Account Executive
Taken at the midpoint of its range, $79,875/yr, this role pays less than the middle Account Executive opening on the board today ($125k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $82.5k–$320k/yr.
The posting
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
DESCRIPTION
Join our collaborative sales team at Thermo Fisher Scientific and contribute as an Account Manager III. You will increase revenue and build lasting relationships with customers while representing our comprehensive portfolio of scientific products and services. Working in a supportive environment that values achievement and innovation, you'll help enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
In this role, you will develop and implement strategic sales plans, manage key account relationships, and ensure customer satisfaction through consultative selling. You'll work with cross-functional teams to provide tailored solutions that meet customer needs while achieving sales targets. Through a combination of customer visits and virtual engagement, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to help customers advance their scientific goals.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of sales experience or equivalent experience, preferably in laboratory, scientific, or healthcare industries
- Preferred Fields of Study: Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biology or related scientific field
- Technical knowledge and ability to understand customer applications and workflows
- Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain customer relationships at all levels
- Proficiency with CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) and MS Office suite
- Analytical and strategic planning capabilities
- Results-oriented with demonstrated success in achieving sales targets
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a matrix environment
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 50-75% within assigned territory
- Fluency in English required; additional languages beneficial
- Commitment to Thermo Fisher's core values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $63,900.00–$95,850.00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Taken from Thermo Fisher Scientific's own posting, last seen live on 1 Nov 2026.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Analytical instruments, reagents, lab consumables and chemicals, diagnostic tests, bioprocessing products and clinical research services, sold to pharma and biotech, academic and government labs, hospitals and manufacturers.
Pay schedule: Thermo Fisher pays a salary (hourly for some inside roles) and may add a variable annual bonus based on company, team and individual results.
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