Senior Sales Representative - Boston

Element Biosciences; United States; Remote; USD 154,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Sales Representative to drive customer acquisition and retention in the Boston/Cambridge area. This role offers the opportunity to leverage your expertise in Next Generation Sequencing and cell biology to build lasting relationships and exceed revenue goals. Join a dynamic team dedicated to scientific integrity and collaboration, where your contributions will significantly impact the scientific community. With a competitive compensation package, including stock options and flexible paid time off, this position is ideal for those eager to make a meaningful difference in the field.

Benefits

Stock Options

Sales Commission

Health Insurance Plans

401k with Company Match

Flexible Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial sales experience in a laboratory setting.
• Deep understanding of genetics and molecular biology.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for obtaining new customers and growing existing accounts.
• Manage customer relationships post-sale and establish long-term business relationships.

Skills

Sales Experience

Customer Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Knowledge of NGS and Cell Biology

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Genetics

Master's Degree in Biology/Genetics

Ph.D. in Biology/Genetics

Job description

At Element Biosciences, we are passionate about our mission to empower the scientific community with more freedom and flexibility to accelerate our collective impact on humanity. We have built a highly efficient product-driven organization where employees can learn, grow, and thrive in a challenging but encouraging environment. We are committed to scientific integrity, collegiality, honesty, objectivity, and openness.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Sales Representative who will play a pivotal role in executing strategies for obtaining new customers and maintaining/growing existing customer accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals in the Boston/Cambridge region. This is an incredible opportunity for someone who has a strong desire to “win” and build customer relationships. We are looking for candidates with a solid background in NGS sample and library prep workflows as well as cell biology. The hired candidate will need to be physically located in the territory and be willing to travel frequently to customer sites. This role will report to the Director, Regional Sales, and will be a remote role with a preference that our hire is based in the greater Boston Region.

If you possess the following and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this role.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Develops a strong understanding of Element technology
• Establishes and executes on strategies for obtaining new customers and maintains/grows existing customer accounts in order to meet and exceed revenue goals
• Takes an analytical approach towards executing optimal solutions for an issue or opportunity
• Demonstrates capability to present versatile and unique solutions during customer negotiations in order to establish mutually beneficial circumstances for the customer and Element
• 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

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Biology / Genetics or Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Biology / Genetics preferred
• 4+ years of experience of commercial (sales/marketing/business development) experience or equivalent experience within a laboratory setting plus customer facing experience
• Capital equipment sales experience required
• Proven ability to sell sophisticated, high-throughput instrument platforms and associated consumables in a highly technical environment
• Strong Genetics and Molecular Biology foundation. Preferred knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing and Genotyping method
• Deep knowledge and relationships with decision makers/influencers and leading researchers in the sequencing and spatial biology community
• 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
• Strong desire to “win” and build customer relationships

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

Location:

• Remote – Boston/Cambridge Area

Travel:

• Domestic travel up to 50% or as needed

Job Type:

• Full-time, Exempt

Base Compensation Pay Range:

• $154,000 - $164,000

In addition to base compensation noted above, you will be eligible for stock options, sales commission, no cost health insurance plans, 401k with company match, and flexible paid time off.

Please note: Base compensation will depend on multiple factors, including geographic location, qualifications, and experience.

We foster an environment such that all people are afforded the freedom to pursue their passions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.