Strategic Account Manager — Life Sciences (Higher Ed)

Cell Signaling Technology, Inc.; Danvers (MA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental plans

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous PTO

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite cafeteria

Free Parking

Job summary

Cell Signaling Technology in Danvers, MA is seeking an Account Manager to drive adoption of core product portfolio within academic research institutions across the US. You will build deep relationships with PIs, lab managers, and procurement teams, manage the regional sales pipeline, and hit quarterly revenue targets through tailored campaigns and strategic account planning.

You'll collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product and R&D, provide feedback on customer needs, and navigate university

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• 2+ years in technical sales, field support, or inside sales in life sciences.
• Practical experience with antibody applications (IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISAs, imaging).
• Understanding of academic workflows, grant cycles, and discovery science.
• Ability to manage complex sales environments and build long-term relationships.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and time management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems like Salesforce.
• Hybrid schedule (min 3 days in office) with travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Revenue Growth & Account Management: achieve quarterly sales goals and promote core products.
• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: build relationships with PIs, lab staff, and procurement contacts; partner with core facilities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with Sales, Product, Marketing, and R&D; relay customer feedback.
• Market Intelligence: gather trends, funding directions, and opportunities; participate in conferences and vendor events.
• Administrative & Compliance: maintain records, pricing, and account documentation; ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Life sciences degree

Technical sales experience

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Time management

CRM proficiency

Microsoft Office

Hybrid schedule adaptability

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Salesforce.com

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cell Signaling Technology in Danvers, MA is seeking an Account Manager to drive adoption of core product portfolio within academic research institutions across the US. You will build deep relationships with PIs, lab managers, and procurement teams, manage the regional sales pipeline, and hit quarterly revenue targets through tailored campaigns and strategic account planning.

You'll collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product and R&D, provide feedback on customer needs, and navigate university