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Account Manager, DNA Synthesis - SouthEast
Twist Bioscience · United States · back to the listing
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84/100
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Sales Representative
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What this role officially is
commercial sales representative — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Commercial sales representatives represent a company in selling and providing information on goods and services to businesses and organisations.
Also known as: field sales representative, technical and commercial sales executive, field sales executive, sales and marketing consultant, business development representative, technical and commercial sales representative
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- 27 bullet points. Long requirement lists deter qualified candidates, who read them as hard gates. Scope clarity
- No pay range published. Candidates cannot tell whether applying is worth their time. Pay transparency
- No location or timezone policy stated, so a candidate cannot tell where they may work from. Scope clarity
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What You’ll Be Doing
Job performance will involve a variety of activities including:
• Attain quarterly and annual revenue targets established from annual commission plans.
• Deliver accurate and timely forecasts for their territory.
• Develop and manage key relationships with new and existing customers at multiple organizational levels.
• Develop contingency and risk mitigation plans for their region as necessary.
• Develop and execute supply agreements to support new and existing business.
• Work collaboratively with operations to minimize time to revenue.
• Maintain CRM database with up-to-date information
• Represent the company at relevant trade shows.
• Maintain and raise awareness of the competitive landscape, provide customer feedback, and introduce new product ideas to internal partners.
• Follow regulatory and ISO 13485 requirements
• Additional duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring to the Team
EXPERIENCE:
• Proven track record of delivering financial targets on a quarterly and annual basis
• At least 3-5+ years of experience of selling life science reagents and solutions. Knowledge of synthetic biology products and markets preferred.
• Experience with a custom or made to order business a big plus
• Businesses to business experience preferred, in particular, selling to pharma, chemical and/or Agbio organizations.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of synthetic biology applications utilizing synthetic genes, pathways and organisms a necessity.
• A background in technical sales and support or product management is preferred.
• Application of Salesforce.com a prerequisite.
KEY ATTRIBUTES:
• Demonstrated drive, determination and self-motivation resulting in consistent achievement of financial results.
• Demonstrated scientific problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated technical depth in synthetic biology applications and workflows.
• Positive external and internal relationship management skills.
• Ability to participate with others as a member of the team to ensure that demanding and difficult projects are handled smoothly and cooperatively.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to thrive in a start-up/ change oriented environment.
• Proven coaching, mentoring, team building and leadership skills.
• Proven as a strategic thinker, backed up by a track record of tactical execution.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree (B.A./B. S) from four-year college or university preferred in Biology or similar field, advanced degree preferred.
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