Account Executive

Discovery Life Sciences; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off and parental leave

Professional development reimburse

Job summary

Discovery Life Sciences seeks an Account Executive to join our growing commercial team. You will develop and maintain customer relationships, manage sales opportunities, and help drive new and repeat business within an assigned territory.

The ideal candidate is organized, customer-focused, with strong communication skills and 1–3 years in biotech or life sciences sales. Remote work in the US is supported with a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field
• 1–3 years of experience in biotechnology, life sciences, sales, or related field
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Experience with Salesforce.com or other CRM is a plus

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable solutions
• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software applications
• Participate in code reviews and ensure coding standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends
• Pursue professional development and attend tech conferences

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Teamwork

MS Office

Salesforce CRM

Independent work

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Discovery Life Sciences (Discovery) is a leading provider of specialty lab services and highly characterized human biospecimens to advance precision medicine programs for cancer, infectious disease, and other complex conditions. We routinely manage hundreds of studies and expertly test thousands of biospecimens simultaneously. Leading biopharma, diagnostic and academic institutions trust us to quickly deliver high-quality biospecimens and reliable, reproducible biomarker data, so they can outpace their competition and push the leading edge of innovation using our Science at your Service TM business model.

Position Summary:

Discovery Life Sciences isseekinga motivated and relationship-drivenAccount Executiveto join our growing commercial team. In this role, you will support business development efforts by developing andmaintainingcustomer relationships, managing sales opportunities, and helping drive new and repeat business within an assigned territory.

The ideal candidate is an organized, customer-focused professional withstrong communicationskills, a passion for the life sciences industry, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

A Day in the Life ofan Account Executiveat Discovery Life Sciences:

• Partner with Business Development, Marketing, and Scientific teams to support customer needs and advance projects.
• Support Business Development Directors with updating opportunitiesinSalesForce
• Manage opportunities pipeline,feasibilityand proposals in caseque

Qualifications(Education, Skills, Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in biotechnology, life sciences, sales, or relatedfield.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Familiarity with Salesforce.com or other CRM platforms is a plus

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable software solutions.
• Design, develop, test, andmaintainhigh-quality software applications.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Continuously learn and grow, taking advantage of opportunities for professional development and attending tech conferences.

Compensation and Benefits:

Discovery Life Sciences is committed to fair andequitablecompensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, theanticipatedbase pay range is $50,000-$85,000(base pluscommission). Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend onvarious factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. Your annual salary is only one part of your total compensation package. Other benefits include:

• Competitive salary and benefits package options, including a free dental, vision package, life insurance, and disability coverage which start on your first day of employment.
• 401(k) match program which starts on your first day of employment.
• Time away from work (Generous vacation and paid time off, paid parental leave, paid family leave, etc.).
• Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for relevant certificationsand tuition.
• A collaborativeand inclusive work environment that values diversity.
• Employee Referral Program and Colleague Recognition Program.

Location,work hours, and application details:

• RemoteUS– eastern or central time zone
• Flexible work schedule,start time between 7am and 9am local time
• Less than 5%domesticor internationaltravelrequiredfor mandatory site meetings and trainings

We are activelyseekingmotivated, dedicated individuals like you to join our thriving organization. As a leader in our industry, we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and success.

Discovery Life Sciences values building direct relationships with candidates and primarily manages its hiring process internally.While we may engage select recruitment partners for specific searches, we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from agencies or recruiters.Any unsolicited resumessubmittedto Discovery Life Sciences will be considered the property of Discovery Life Sciences, and the company assumes no obligation to pay any associated fees or commissions. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any applicant work visasat this time.

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