Senior Sales Representative

Summary

Join Element Biosciences as a Senior Sales Representative and play a pivotal role in expanding our customer base and exceeding revenue goals in the New York region. This remote position, preferably based in New York City, requires significant travel. You will develop and execute strategies for acquiring new customers and nurturing existing ones, leveraging your expertise in NGS sample and library prep workflows and cell biology. Success in this role demands strong analytical skills, effective presentation abilities, and a proven track record in selling sophisticated scientific instruments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong desire to win and build lasting customer relationships, contributing to Element's mission of empowering the scientific community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Biology / Genetics or Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Biology / Genetics preferred
• 7+ years of experience of commercial (sales/marketing/business development) experience or equivalent experience within a laboratory setting plus customer facing experience
• Capital equipment sales experience required
• Proven ability to sell sophisticated, high-throughput instrument platforms and associated consumables in a highly technical environment
• Strong Genetics and Molecular Biology foundation
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

Responsibilities

• Develops a strong understanding of Element technology
• Establishes and executes on strategies for obtaining new customers and maintains/grows existing customer accounts in order to meet and exceed revenue goals
• Takes an analytical approach towards executing optimal solutions for an issue or opportunity
• Demonstrates capability to present versatile and unique solutions during customer negotiations in order to establish mutually beneficial circumstances for the customer and Element
• Has the ability to learn, change, and gain from each experience to become more effective in subsequent sales scenarios
• Works effectively in a team environment to drive and create revenue opportunities
• Manages customer relationships post-sale, including a strategy to develop long term business relationships
• Conducts presentations effectively, professionally and comfortably to customers/peers/management

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing and Genotyping method
• Deep knowledge and relationships with decision makers/influencers and leading researchers in the sequencing and spatial biology community
• Experience with strategic sales skills with proven ability to develop and grow key accounts is preferred
• Strong desire to “win” and build customer relationships

Benefits

• Stock options
• Sales commission
• No cost health insurance plans
• 401k with company match
• Flexible paid time off