Biologics Sales Specialist (Bay Area)
Bio-Techne · San Jose, CA · 1 mo ago
Business Development$92k–$151k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Achieve sales targets by applying a consultative, value-based selling approach
- Spend approximately 75% of time in the field, directly engaging with customers
- Develop and implement strategic territory plans to grow market share and maximize customer success
- Manage and grow existing accounts while prospecting for new opportunities within the biopharma and pharmaceutical sectors
- Provide product demonstrations and technical presentations to scientists and key decision-makers
- Coincide closely with internal cross-functional teams to deliver a unified and superior customer experience
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date opportunity pipelines and forecasts using Salesforce.com
Qualifications
- Achieve sales targets by applying a consultative, value-based selling approach
- Spend approximately 75% of time in the field, directly engaging with customers
- Develop and implement strategic territory plans to grow market share and maximize customer success
- Manage and grow existing accounts while prospecting for new opportunities within the biopharma and pharmaceutical sectors
- Provide product demonstrations and technical presentations to scientists and key decision-makers
- Coincide closely with internal cross-functional teams to deliver a unified and superior customer experience
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date opportunity pipelines and forecasts using Salesforce.com
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree (or advanced) in a scientific discipline or related field required
- 5+ years of experience in technical sales roles in the life science tools research market (biotech, biopharma, pharma, academia)
- Prior experience selling high value capital equipment is required
- Experience with MS Office, PowerPoint, and Salesforce is required
- Broad understanding of related scientific techniques, applications, and research areas of interest (e.g., Capillary Electrophoresis, Micro-Flow Imaging, High-Value Capital Equipment)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Entrepreneur’s mindset, resilience, and long-term vision
- Strong understanding and in-depth knowledge of laboratory workflows, supported applications, and instrumentation used in life science research and biopharmaceutical development
- Proficiency in executing value-based sales techniques, including prospecting, building relationships, and presenting tailored solutions
- Proven ability to assess complex customer needs and deliver tailored, high-value solutions
- Strong negotiation and closing skills with a focus on understanding buyer needs and delivering customer-centric solutions
- Ability to map key accounts, identify business potential, and execute territory business plans
- Demonstrated interpersonal, presentation, and time & territory management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly in areas of negotiation, persuasion, and problem-solving
- Capable and interested in working in a team environment
- Highly motivated, independent, with a strong desire to succeed
Benefits
- Competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield
- Investment in employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA
- Empowerment of employees’ career development through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more
- Employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging
- An accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave
- Foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table