Sales Manager, Discovery West

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401k with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Wellness reimbursement

Paid time off

Volunteer day

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

BioDot Inc., part of the ATS Automation Life Sciences group, is seeking a Sales Manager, Discovery to drive revenue growth by directly selling to basic research environments on the West Coast. You will own new customer acquisition, manage the full sales cycle, and collaborate with Applications, Service, Production, and Marketing to deliver solutions that meet customer R&D objectives.

The role targets $50k–$1M capital equipment deals, with an OTE of $180k–$195k and base $130k–$140k.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field (advanced degree preferred but not required)
• Technical fluency in genomic and proteomic workflows such as NGS, Mass Spec, etc.
• 3–7+ years of direct sales experience in the life sciences industry (e.g., reagents, instruments, diagnostics, services)
• Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding individual sales quotas
• Experience selling into scientific, technical, or regulated environments
• Strong consultative selling, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Proficiency with CRM tools and standard sales reporting
• A science-minded individual with experience marketing/selling to scientists, ideally in the life science industry. Genomics, Proteomics, Drug Discovery experience desired.
• A sales professional with experience selling & supporting capital equipment products in the $50k to $1M price range.
• Informed and energized about the improving life science discovery and development.
• Passionate about working for a company that’s contributing to not only healthcare, but also the community at large and general wellness.
• An individual looking to contribute to the greater good by commercializing market-leading, next generation technology.

Responsibilities

• Own new customer acquisition targeting net-new labs, institutions, and research groups.
• Achieve or exceed individual revenue and growth targets through proactive prospecting, pipeline management, and deal execution
• Convert early-stage interest into funded capital purchases through disciplined pipeline management and closing
• Develop strong relationships with key decision-makers, influencers, and technical stakeholders
• Present and articulate product value propositions, including translating complex scientific concepts into customer-relevant benefits
• Rapidly understand customer research objectives and translate them into compelling technical and financial value propositions.
• Sell the business value of BioDot’s Discovery solutions.
• Manage the full sales cycle, including lead generation, opportunity qualification, proposals, pricing, negotiation, and closing
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Applications, Service, Production, and Marketing teams to ensure effective solution delivery
• Relentlessly follow up and quarterback all opportunities to completion.
• Maintain accurate pipeline, forecasting, and activity tracking in CRM systems
• Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and customer feedback to identify opportunities and risks
• Represent the company at conferences, trade shows, and customer meetings as required
• Adhere to company policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulatory requirements

Skills

Consultative selling

Negotiation

Presentation

Account management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

BioDot Inc. is recognized as a world leader in the supply of diagnostic manufacturing equipment, which frequently enables, inspires, and educates scientists to commercialize their ideas from R&D through to manufactured products. We are part of ATS Corporation, Life Sciences Group and our segment positively impacts the quality of lives of billions of people across the globe by providing automation of care products/solutions and services across healthcare and life sciences markets.

Job Description

The Sales Manager, Discovery is responsible for driving revenue growth through direct sales and aggressively expanding our marketshare within basic research environments. This role is laser-focused on winning new customers, penetrating underdeveloped accounts, and effectively positioning BioDot’s Discovery products and services to meet customer needs in pharmabiotech, academic, government, and non-profit research institutions. The ideal candidate thrives in the field, creates opportunities where none existed, and consistently outperforms quota through disciplined prospecting and relentless execution. The is an individual contributor position which is hands‑on, customer‑facing, and results‑driven.

• Own new customer acquisition, targeting net‑new labs, institutions, and research groups.
• Achieve or exceed individual revenue and growth targets through proactive prospecting, pipeline management, and deal execution
• Convert early‑stage interest into funded capital purchases through disciplined pipeline management and closing rigor.
• Develop strong relationships with key decision‑makers, influencers, and technical stakeholders
• Present and articulate product value propositions, including translating complex scientific concepts into customer‑relevant benefits
• Rapidly understand customer research objectives and translate them into compelling technical and financial value propositions.
• Sell the business value of BioDot’s Discovery solutions.
• Manage the full sales cycle, including lead generation, opportunity qualification, proposals, pricing, negotiation, and closing
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Applications, Service, Production, and Marketing teams to ensure effective solution delivery
• Relentlessly follow up and quarterback all opportunities to completion.
• Maintain accurate pipeline, forecasting, and activity tracking in CRM systems
• Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and customer feedback to identify opportunities and risks
• Represent the company at conferences, trade shows, and customer meetings as required
• Adhere to company policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field (advanced degree preferred but not required)
• Technical fluency in genomic and proteomic workflows such as NGS, Mass Spec, etc.
• 3–7+ years of direct sales experience in the life sciences industry (e.g., reagents, instruments, diagnostics, services)
• Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding individual sales quotas
• Experience selling into scientific, technical, or regulated environments
• Strong consultative selling, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Proficiency with CRM tools and standard sales reporting
  
• A science-minded individual with experience marketing/selling to scientists, ideally in the life science industry. Genomics, Proteomics, Drug Discovery experience desired.
• A sales professional with experience selling & supporting capital equipment products in the $50k to $1M price range.
• Informed and energized about the improving life science discovery and development.
• Passionate about working for a company that’s contributing to not only healthcare, but also the community at large and general wellness.
• An individual looking to contribute to the greater good by commercializing market-leading, next generation technology.

LOCATION: The role will serve customers and clients primarily located on the West Coast of the US. Preference will go to candidates located in the West Coast region.

Compensation: The role will be commission eligible with an annual OTE of $180,000-$195,000 with uncapped potential. The base salary range is between $130,000- $140,000.

Join the Winning Team at BioDot, a great place to automate your future! Take your place among the best in the business, and grow your career with the Life Science BioDot division at ATS. We attract some of the most talented and motivated individuals from a range of fields, with our global offering and growth opportunities as we expand throughout the world. We want you to be a part of our TEAM!!!

Work in an environment where a passion for innovation is combined with an uncompromised commitment to quality.

Benefits BioDot offers:

• Competitive compensation package
  Comprehensive benefits (including health, dental vision and employee assistance program)
  Employee Stock Purchase Plan Eligibility
  401k with employer match
  Wellness reimbursement
  Paid time off
  Annual paid volunteer day off
  Professional growth opportunities
  And more!

Nearest Major Market: Irvine California
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles