District Sales Manager

Illumina; Quebec; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading genomics company in Canada seeks a Sales Manager to drive sales initiatives in the genomics industry. The ideal candidate will have significant management experience and a strong background in life sciences, particularly in capital sales. Responsibilities include developing sales plans, managing a sales team, and identifying new market opportunities. A competitive compensation package is offered in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of related experience in life sciences.
• At least 3 years of management experience leading sales teams.
• Proven track record in life science capital sales.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales plans for district quotas.
• Lead and mentor sales professionals for performance.
• Manage sales pipeline and forecasts.

Skills

Leadership and management

Negotiation skills

Sales pipeline management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Life Science Bachelor's degree

Job description

Employer Industry: Genomics and Biotechnology

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Opportunity to lead and impact the growth of sales in the genomics industry across Canada
• Work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values employee contributions
• Access to career development experiences through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Competitive compensation package with a commitment to equal pay
• Engage in innovative projects that contribute to health equity and transformative discoveries
• Potential for mentorship and leadership development within a dynamic team

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Develop and implement sales plans to achieve district sales quotas
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of sales professionals to ensure accountability and performance
• Manage sales pipeline and provide accurate sales forecasts
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify new market opportunities and meet customer needs
• Monitor emerging trends in the market to drive strategic sales initiatives

What is Required (Qualifications):

• Life Science Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 15 years of related experience
• At least 3 years of management experience leading sales teams
• Proven track record in life science capital sales and managing complex sales processes
• Strong knowledge of clinical and research applied genetics and genomics
• Exceptional negotiation and interpersonal skills to maintain relationships in complex situations

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience working with key clinical and research accounts across Canada
• Success in consultative and strategic selling in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with next-generation sequencing (NGS) and genotyping
• Demonstrated ability to adapt sales strategies based on changing customer needs
• Strong drive to deliver exceptional results both individually and as part of a team

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