Senior Genomic Sales Specialist

Pacific Biosciences•Boston, MA

1d•Remote

About The Position

PacBio (NASDAQ: PACB) is a premier life science technology company that is designs, develops, and manufactures advanced sequencing solutions to help scientists and clinical research resolve genetically complex problems. Our mission is to enable the promise of genomics to better human health. Genomics is core to all biological processes, and our advanced genomics tools provide scientists and clinical researchers the insights to better understand biology and health. We are now entering the century of biology and genomics is at the heart of the next revolution. Become part of the new paradigm in gene sequencing and help shape the future of genomic study by joining the PacBio team. The Sr. Genomics Sales Specialist is a customer-facing member of the sales team focused on developing relationships with key influencers, meeting sales targets, and acting as a technical resource around the PacBio portfolio in support of a team of account managers.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Biological Sciences, Genetics, Genomics, or related, is required.
Minimum 3+ years customer facing sales experience selling into the life science/Genomics and/or clinical research markets or equivalent direct field-based customer facing role required.
Competitive nature, highly motivated, independent individual with a proven track record of consistently achieving sales targets and being a significant contributor to territory growth.
Self-starter with a strong desire to prospect and win business while establishing long term customer relationships.
Strong public speaking skills with the ability to handle objections and communicate both technical and business arguments.
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal communication skills, combined with excellent writing and editing skills.
Highly networked and comfortable interacting with audiences of all levels including C-suite.
Role will require a home office within the defined territory and ~50% travel.
Candidates must have current authorization to work in the United States without the need for present or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D or Masters in Biological Sciences, Genetics, Genomics, or related is preferred.
Strong technical expert on relevant Next Generation Sequencing applications and technologies in the research and/or clinical markets.
Experience working as an overlay in a matrixed sales environment.
Knowledge in applicable genomics related bioinformatics tools and data analysis.

Responsibilities

Meet or exceed revenue targets from sale of PacBio instrumentation and consumables in the defined territory through the creation and closing of new business opportunities.
Utilize a CRM system according to standard protocols for pipeline management, and communicate with field and internal personnel around opportunity development.
Represents the company professionally, scientifically, ethically, and morally at all times.
Reads, understands, and communicates key findings from current scientific publications as well as technical information on PacBio products to the sales team and customers.
Maintains a broad knowledge of the market environment including current and possible future market trends, applications, and competition.
Develop and deliver workshops and seminars both in-person and virtually to a wide range of audiences.
Works closely with teams across the commercial organization as an overlay Sales Specialist, including but not limited to Territory Account Managers, Insides Sales Reps, and District Sales Managers to support them in achieving both strategic and revenue goals.
Regularly trains others in the sales team on both product applications, relevant scientific information, and market/competitive trends.
Assists District Sales Manager and Territory Account Managers with the development of customized territory plans.
Identifies, develops and maintains long term customer relationships.