Business Development Manager, Southeast Region

About the position

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to drive growth and expand our market presence. This strategic role is responsible for managing and expanding current business, identifying new opportunities within existing accounts, and pursuing and closing new business within the assigned territory. The ideal candidate will be a proactive sales leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds strong customer relationships, and develops targeted sales strategies that align with company objectives. Territory: Southeast of US. Preferred Locations: North Carolina (Morrisville, Cary, Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Holly Springs or Clayton).

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a comprehensive business plan to drive revenue growth and expand market share.
• Builds and maintains strategic account plans, collaborates with global account teams, and provides data-driven insights on competitor activities and market trends.
• Consistently meets or exceeds sales targets by optimizing account management strategies and uncovering new opportunities.
• Identifies, nurtures, and converts high-value prospects into long-term customers. Develops targeted engagement strategies for key accounts.
• Engages and influences key decision-makers at all levels, from bench scientists to C-suite executives, to position the company as a preferred partner.
• Effectively presents the capabilities and value of MaxCyte technology, aligning solutions with customer needs to drive long-term partnerships.
• Conducts in-depth account research to understand customer priorities, financial standing, and competitive positioning.
• Provides accurate sales forecasts, maintains an up-to-date pipeline in CRM, and ensures thorough opportunity tracking and reporting.
• Leads high-impact presentations and product demonstrations, working closely with technical teams to showcase differentiated value.
• Partners with internal stakeholders, including marketing, applications, and product teams, to refine sales strategies and support customer success.
• Adheres to all company policies related to health, safety, and the environment while mentoring junior sales professionals.

Requirements

• BS in Life Sciences or a related field with a minimum of 10 years of direct sales experience in companies that develop, market, and sell life science tools to biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and research markets.
• Extensive experience selling capital equipment ($100K+) to pharmaceutical and biotech accounts, with a proven track record of success.
• Strong ability to develop trust-based relationships and sell at all levels within customer organizations, from technical end-users to C-suite executives.
• Established relationships within the fields of protein production, cell therapy, immunology, cell biology, high-throughput screening, and high-content screening.
• Deep understanding of the sales process with the ability to drive opportunities through the pipeline efficiently and manage complex sales cycles.
• Strong knowledge of Cell and Gene therapy, cell line development and manufacturing, immunology, and cell-based assays, with an understanding of transfection techniques and technologies.
• Proven ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment, demonstrating strategic thinking, problem-solving, and self-motivation.
• Builds and maintains strong customer relationships, demonstrating passion for the company’s mission and solutions.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% (domestic and international) to engage customers, drive business growth, and expand strategic partnerships.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus
• Equity
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous time off