Technical Sales Specialist (Gene Therapy)

About the role

Sartorius is seeking a Technical Sales Specialist (Gene Therapy) in the San Francisco, CA area. This role involves driving sales growth and building strong customer relationships across the West Coast. Key responsibilities include effective territory management, deep customer engagement, and using Salesforce (SFDC) to support sales execution and planning.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and revenue growth by actively promoting gene therapy focused products and services across an assigned territory, product portfolio, or key accounts
• Execute a focused territory growth strategy in close alignment with sales leadership
• Proactively identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities using strategic planning and available commercial tools
• Build, expand, and sustain long-term relationships with key stakeholders, including scientists, researchers, and executive decision-makers
• Achie ATS product and product group Spec Win targets by embedding ATS solutions throughout preclinical, clinical, and commercial gene therapy and nucleic acid manufacturing workflows
• Own CRM execution by rigorously managing leads, opportunities, and customer interactions in SFDC, ensuring data accuracy and pipeline visibility
• Deliver compelling sales presentations, proposals, and pricing solutions that convert opportunities into wins
• Collaborate cross-functionally to grow strategic accounts and accelerate overall revenue performance
• Provide technical and commercial support to advance customer success across relevant products and processes
• Champion the launch and adoption of innovative new products and services, driving execution from initial engagement through successful implementation
• Maintain a competitive edge by continuously tracking market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in the gene therapy field, including hands-on exposure to process steps such as cell culture media usage, transfection workflows, monolith chromatography, and TLP technologies; familiarity with LNP technologies is a plus
• 1+ years of customer-facing experience; prior sales or public-speaking experience considered beneficial
• Practical experience using Salesforce (SFDC) and other CRM systems
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities that support effective customer interaction

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree (optional)
• High level of self-motivation, energy, and results orientation, paired with the ability to work independently and take ownership
• Demonstrated capability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint and Excel

Benefits

• Compensation: Base salary between $105,000.00 and $155,000.00 depending upon experience and qualifications
• Commissions: Generally range up to 30% of a candidate’s base salary plus auto allowance

What We Offer

• Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
• Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
• Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
• Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs
• Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment
• Retail Savings Plan: 401k (with generous company match)
• Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account
• Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate
• Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service

What We Value

• Sustainability
• Openness
• Enjoyment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or based on status in any other protected group of class. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at accommodationrequest@sartorius.com

About Sartorius

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. We look forward to receiving your application. www.sartorius.com/careers