Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a Sales Account Executive to accelerate growth and expand market presence for our client, a leader in the DNA sequencing industry. This role is ideal for a driven sales professional with deep domain knowledge in sequencing technologies and a passion for empowering scientists to achieve breakthroughs.
As a Sales Account Executive, you will be responsible for driving new business, managing key accounts, and building long-term relationships with customers across biotech, academia, and government sectors. This is a high-impact role with strong visibility and significant growth potential.
What You’ll Do
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Drive revenue growth by identifying, pursuing, and closing new business opportunities.
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Manage and expand existing client relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention.
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Use a consultative sales approach to position solutions for customers in sequencing, synthetic biology, cell & gene therapy, and molecular biology.
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Partner with internal teams and stakeholders to design and deliver strategies that achieve measurable results.
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Maintain accurate and organized pipelines, tasks, and activities using CRM tools such as Salesforce or HubSpot.
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Represent the company at conferences, seminars, and client meetings within your territory (with occasional travel outside of it).
What We’re Looking For
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5+ years of experience in sequencing sales or related life sciences technology sales.
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Proven success in exceeding revenue targets and growing accounts.
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Familiarity with sequencing workflows, synthetic biology, molecular biology, and related applications.
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Experience selling to academic, biotech, and government customers.
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Strong consultative selling skills, with a history of developing strategies that drive impactful outcomes.
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decision-makers.
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Strong CRM proficiency (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar).
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A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related field.
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Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Why This Role?
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Competitive compensation package with strong upside.
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Opportunity to sell industry-defining solutions in a high-growth market.
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Direct visibility with leadership and the ability to shape best practices as the sales team scales.
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Equity upside in a bootstrapped, rapidly growing company.