About the role
By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.
Pay Range: $95,900.00 - $157,700.00
The Sales Specialist for the Western & Cellular Analysis sales team will be responsible for sales of Simple Western and Cellular Analysis instruments and related systems and consumables in the assigned territory. As a Sales Specialist you will develop and execute strategic plans for the portfolio to increase sales and grow market share in the territory.
This is a field based sales role where you will support customers throughout the Boston/Cambridge territory. The ideal candidate would be located within the region.
This position is eligible to receive a commission plan and long-term incentive package of stock grants based on individual and company performance, in accordance with company policy.
Key Responsibilities
- Achieve sales targets through application of consultative selling methods
- Maintain and develop incremental business in existing and new accounts
- Work closely with the full Commercial Team to ensure we provide a coordinated approach to customers and promote all the solutions Bio-Techne can provide.
- Field sales located in the assigned territory and visiting customers 75% of the time
- Familiar with standard scientific methods, techniques, reagents & equipment relevant to Bio-Techne’s product line
- Provide accurate sales forecasts for both instruments and reagents in the Immunoassay Product Lines
- Use SalesForce.com to manage all active leads, customers, and opportunities. Dashboards will be used to track progress and KPIs
- Plan and execute account management to accomplish goals and follow company vision
- Ensure that customers understand the value proposition, features & benefits, competitive advantages, and applications of all relevant products
Job Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (or advanced) in a science related field required
- Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of sales experience in the Life Science tools space and with 2+ years selling in related market and space.
- High value capital equipment sales experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Understanding of customer workflows and the applications supported in research, development, and production of pharmaceutical drugs and biologics
Broad understanding of a variety of scientific techniques and research areas of interest (e.g., Western Blot, Flow Cytometry, ELISA, Sequencing, High-Value Capital Equipment)
Knowledge of MS Office, PowerPoint, and Salesforce
- Proficiency in executing value-based sales techniques, including prospecting, building relationships, and presenting tailored 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
Knowledge of MS Office, PowerPoint and Salesforce.com a plus
- Ability to work with a high degree of independence; a self-starter
- Capable and interested in working in a team environment
- Highly motivated, independent, with a strong desire to succeed.
Why Join Bio-Techne
- We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
- We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
- We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
- We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
- We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
- We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.
- Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
- To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.
- If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or take part in any other stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@bio-techne.com for assistance.