Sr. Account Manager

Sr. Account Manager Sotera Health - 2.6 Oak Brook, IL Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $128,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Financial planning services Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Customer communication Sales contract management Customer relationship building Data analysis reporting Sales analytics & reporting tools Contract management in healthcare Bachelor's degree Sales management systems proficiency Contracts Leading team collaboration initiatives CRM system proficiency Productivity software Cross-functional team management Customer site (as sales environment) Cross-functional communication Terms and conditions negotiation Full Job Description The name Sotera Health was inspired by Soteria, the Greek goddess of safety, and reflects the Company's unwavering commitment to its mission, Safeguarding Global Health®. Sotera Health Company is a leading global provider of mission-critical sterilization and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry. With a combined tenure across our businesses of nearly 200 years and our industry recognized scientific and technological expertise, we help to ensure the safety of millions of patients and healthcare practitioners around the world every year. Across our 64 facilities worldwide, we have over 3,000 employees who are dedicated to safety and quality. We are a trusted partner to more than 5,800 customers in over 50 countries, including more than 40 of the top 50 medical device companies and 9 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies. The Senior Account Manager is responsible for managing a sales territory that includes both national and select multi-national accounts that utilize Sterigenics' global sterilization network but are headquartered in the U.S. This role supports a portfolio of high-value customers in the medical device markets as well as CMO's and target markets. As the primary relationship owner, this role drives customer satisfaction, retention, and growth across all facets of the relationship—including contracting, pricing, operations, consulting services, validations, and issue resolution. The Senior Account Manager also plays a key role in securing incremental business within existing accounts and driving new customer acquisitions. Duties and Responsibilities Maintain and grow the assigned customer portfolio, focusing on revenue expansion, relationship depth, and pricing margin improvement Serve as the lead point of contact for all assigned accounts, managing cross-functional internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery Analyze customer pricing and margin trends, working closely with senior sales leadership to ensure fair, competitive, and profitable agreements Support contract negotiations and re-contracting efforts in line with customer needs and Sterigenics' commercial goals Identify and develop new revenue opportunities within the base business, as well as with newly assigned or self-developed customers Build and maintain strong relationships with customer stakeholders at multiple levels and functions Lead cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Quality, Finance, and Customer Service to resolve customer issues and deliver exceptional service Prepare and conduct professional Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with key customers to assess performance, identify improvement areas, and reinforce partnership value Assist in continuous improvement efforts related to quality, operational efficiency, and cost control Collaborate with Commercial leadership and cross-functional teams to forecast revenue and capacity needs by customer and site Maintain up-to-date records in CRM systems, ensuring data integrity and clear reporting of pipeline, forecasting, and account activity Provide timely, comprehensive reporting on customer issues, trends, and emerging risks or opportunities Serve as a mentor or resource to other Account Managers, helping to elevate team performance and customer experience Experience and Skills Required Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or a related field; advanced degree a plus 5+ years of customer-facing experience in sales, account management, or commercial operations Experience managing complex or multi-site accounts in healthcare, life sciences, or a regulated services industry preferred Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and lead cross-functional initiatives Sterilization, Operations and/or Quality experience a plus Strong communication and relationship management skills Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities Commercially savvy with a proactive, growth-oriented mindset Proficiency in CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and data reporting tools Experience in negotiating complex strategic contracts Ability to travel up to 30%, as needed, for customer meetings and site visits

Pay & Benefits Annual Salary:

$80,000 - $128,000, based on experience and qualifications. Sotera Health offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) program with Company match that immediately vests Paid holidays, vacation and sick time Free financial planning assistance Paid parental leave Education assistance Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Sterigenics

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takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We strongly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor Sotera Health goes to market through its three best-in-class businesses - Sterigenics®, Nordion® and Nelson Labs®. Sterigenics is a leading global provider of outsourced terminal sterilization and irradiation services for the medical device, pharmaceutical, food safety and advanced applications markets. Nordion is the leading global provider of Co-60 and gamma irradiators, which are key components to the gamma sterilization process. Nelson Labs is a global leader in outsourced microbiological and analytical chemistry testing and advisory services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.