Inside Solutions Sales (REMOTE) - Scopus & Digital Commons Solutions
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Inside Solutions Sales Representative - Scopus & Digital Commons

Are you looking for a new challenge with an industry leader?

Elsevier Research Solutions, Global Sales division is looking to recruit an Inside Solution Sales Representative to achieve and exceed annual sales targets for Scopus; the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature: scientific journals, books and conference proceedings. The Scopus ISSM is responsible for new business Scopus and Digital Commons sales in North American Academic & Government Markets.

Working Together

In order to be successful, the Scopus/DC representative will need a deep understanding of Elsevier's world-leading content, the competitors in their region, the prospect's research needs and workflow, and will establish a productive teaming relationship with partnered field Account Managers to ensure a continued sales focus on Scopus as an integral part of Elsevier's core content portfolio.

Your Team

You will become part of a new and growing telephonic sales team within our North American (NOAM) Academic & Government segment. You will report to the Sales Director and will be remote based with minimum customer travel.

Your responsibilities

• Meet or exceed monthly and annual new sales goals, possibly including expansion sales (upsell) and revenue growth targets.
• Collaborate with partnered team members to create and execute a targeted sales plan to maximize penetration of the Scopus in the territory. Work closely with the field Account Manager to ensure a holistic territory/account plan that promotes both Scopus and overall account growth.
• Provide accurate forecasts (weekly and monthly), including customer, competitive, and market intelligence to partnered AMs, SSMs, management and business leadership.
• Develop a deep understanding of the relevant customer segment, so as to accurately translate segment-specific solution value.
• Negotiate and close contracts for new sales, with a focus on multi-year agreements.
• Successfully transition ownership of the account/agreement to field Account Manager.
• Maintain familiarity of the competitors' product, strategy, and sales approach.
• Provide continuous Scopus feedback to marketing teams and participate in projects to help the marketing teams meet strategic, sales objectives.
• Supply channel feedback to the Product team for continued product enhancement and new development needs for Scopus.
• Other duties as assigned.

We're seeking:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred. Science degree is a plus.
• 3+ years proven new-sales track record in competitive environments.

• Enthusiasm and passion for pursuing and winning new business with a consultative, solution-sales approach.

• Experience working within an academic, research or scientific environment is desired.
• Knowledge of regional or national research programs, collaboration networks, and key opinion leaders is helpful.

• Excellent analytical and presentation skills (including web-based demonstrations).
• Strong communication skills (written & verbal) with a passion for customer engagement.
• Fluency in English (written & verbal).
• Experience working in an international matrix organization is helpful.

We offer:

We are the leading provider of scientific, technical, and medical information & tools in the world that help our customers improve scientific and clinical outcomes. We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment offering great opportunities to develop yourself.

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Generous Commission/bonus plan based on performance
• Excellent medical, dental and 401K benefits
• All expenses and travel fully paid
• Excellent hands-on training program (currently utilizing Franklin-Covey tools) and a team to support you
• Numerous online resources to assist with self-development and career progression
• Opportunity to advance within the organization among many divisions worldwide
• Elsevier is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please contact us if this challenge is for you!

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