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Account Executive

ThermoFisher Scientific

Peoria, ILJob$64–96K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$64–96K/yr
Location
Peoria, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

The Account Manager III will grow revenue and build customer relationships while representing Thermo Fisher Scientific’s scientific products and services. The role develops strategic sales plans, manages key accounts, and uses consultative selling to support customer satisfaction and sales targets. It works with cross-functional teams to provide tailored solutions and engages customers through visits and virtual interactions as a trusted advisor.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Technical KnowledgeCustomer ApplicationsCustomer WorkflowsCommunicationPresentationNegotiationCustomer Relationship BuildingCRM SystemsSalesforceMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical ThinkingStrategic PlanningSales Target AchievementIndependent WorkCollaborationMatrix EnvironmentEnglish FluencyAdditional Languages

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience5 Years Sales ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseFluent English

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

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

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

How this job compares

Set against the 11,915 open Account Executive jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$64–96K/yr
  • Illinois median$113–160K/yr371 salary ranges
  • US median$112–155K/yr8,842 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $80K, is 42% below the Illinois median midpoint ($138K) — in the lowest quarter of Account Executive salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 451 open Account Executive jobs in Illinois and 11,915 across the US. 16% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Account Executive postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,043 postings).
Education
1,664 of the 11,915 open Account Executive jobs (14%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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