District Sales Manager

Illumina; Manitoba; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading genomics company is seeking an experienced Sales Manager with a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences and 15 years of experience. You will develop sales strategies across Canada, lead a sales team, and leverage strong market insights to drive growth. The role offers competitive compensation and is field-based with flexibility for home office work.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible working environment

Commitment to health equity

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of related experience in Life Sciences.
• At least 3 years of management experience in a sales environment.
• Strong understanding of next-generation sequencing (NGS) and genotyping.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve sales objectives across Canada.
• Lead, coach, and manage a team of sales professionals.
• Monitor market trends to identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Sales strategies development

Team leadership

Market trend analysis

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Tools

CRM database management

Job description

Employer Industry: Genomics and Biotechnology

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diversity
• Engage in impactful work that contributes to health equity and transformative discoveries in human health
• Competitive compensation package with a commitment to zero-net pay gap
• Chance to mentor and lead a team of sales professionals in a high-stakes industry
• Field-based position with flexibility for home office work

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve sales objectives across Canada
• Lead, coach, and manage a team of sales professionals to meet sales goals
• Maintain accurate forecasting and manage sales pipeline activities
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning and operational effectiveness
• Monitor market trends and customer needs to identify new business opportunities

What is Required (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences and a minimum of 15 years of related experience
• At least 3 years of management experience in a sales environment
• Proven experience in life science capital sales and consultative selling
• Strong understanding of next-generation sequencing (NGS) and genotyping
• Ability to negotiate and manage complex customer relationships

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Demonstrable experience working with key clinical and research accounts across Canada
• Success in mentoring or coaching teams to deliver exceptional results
• Experience in navigating multi-layered sales processes for capital equipment and services
• Highly motivated with a strong drive to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with CRM database management to enhance sales effectiveness

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