Genomics Inside Sales Rep – Central East US (Remote)

Illumina; Central (LA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Illumina, a world leader in Genomics, seeks an Inside Sales Representative to position and sell genomic products across a defined region. You will engage new and existing customers, qualify opportunities, and collaborate with field-based colleagues to achieve revenue goals.

This role emphasizes scientific knowledge and lab experience with limited travel (about 10%). A BA/BS in Biology or Life Science is required; advanced degrees are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a Life Science laboratory, Sales role, or a related field with customer-facing experience.
• Experience with strategic sales skills with proven ability to develop and grow key accounts is preferred.
• Conducts presentations effectively, professionally, and comfortably to customers/peers/management.
• Preferred knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing and Genotyping methods.
• Self-motivated to continue learning beyond initial onboarding within the role.
• Demonstrates a desire to be an effective collaborator within a team selling environment and a willingness to provide and seek feedback from teammates.
• Approaches tasks with urgency and plans, prioritizes, and manages time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develops a strong understanding of Illumina’s technology and products and continues learning as Illumina’s product portfolio evolves.
• Establishes and executes on strategies for obtaining new customers and maintains/grows existing customer accounts in order to meet and exceed revenue goals.
• Makes outbound contact to existing and prospective customers to identify sales opportunities.
• Takes an analytical approach towards executing optimal solutions for an issue or opportunity.
• Demonstrates capability to present versatile and unique solutions during customer negotiations to establish mutually beneficial circumstances for the customer and Illumina.
• 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.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer-facing

Genetics knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

B.A./B.S. Biology/Life Science or Genetics

Masters or Ph.D. in Biology/Genetics preferred

Job description

Illumina, a world leader in Genomics, seeks an Inside Sales Representative to position and sell genomic products across a defined region. You will engage new and existing customers, qualify opportunities, and collaborate with field-based colleagues to achieve revenue goals.

This role emphasizes scientific knowledge and lab experience with limited travel (about 10%). A BA/BS in Biology or Life Science is required; advanced degrees are preferred.