Senior Sales Specialist, Gene Synthesis
Azenta Life Sciences


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Company Overview

At Azenta, formerly Brooks Life Sciences, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

Azenta Life Sciences is a global leader in the life sciences space with headquarters in Chelmsford, MA, and offices and operations worldwide. We are a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis, sample management and storage services, informatics software, and consumables, with the largest installed base managing over 1 billion samples globally.

How you'll add value...

The Senior Sales Specialist, Gene Synthesis is the primary driver of revenue for a portfolio of Gene Synthesis products and services. The portfolio includes solutions for lentiviral and AAV production, genome editing including CRISPR, and targeted gene and cell therapies The qualified candidate will be a technical domain expert in the Gene Synthesis space and responsible for building and maintaining strong business relationships. As a Senior Sales Specialist, you will generate revenue by ensuring client satisfaction and driving retention, renewals, and expansion of new or existing business. You will also develop and execute strategic account plans, and coordinate with internal teams to deliver solutions that meet the client's needs. This role will be located near San Diego or San Francisco.

What you'll do...

  • Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the synthesis portfolio, research customer needs, and identify how our solutions can address those needs.
  • Develop and/or expand key customer relationships and implement strategies for expanding the customer base primarily in the leading Pharma and Biotech companies.
  • Achieve and exceed annual sales goals within the Gene Synthesis portfolio by developing and successfully executing consultative selling and account management strategies.
  • To perform continuous lead generation, account mapping, and identify decision-making units to sell effectively in a solution-oriented team selling approach.
  • Develop and maintain technical domain expertise. To constantly monitor and assess market dynamics, competitive activities, business risks, and opportunities. Report these findings to the organization and address them through tailored tactical sales plans.
  • To organize and conduct capabilities presentations to existing and potential new customers.
  • Work as part of a nimble team and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders with the ultimate goal of bringing value to the customer that leads to revenue growth.
  • Work cross-functionally with Regional Sales, Technical Support, and Product Management ensuring effective collaboration of resources to deliver on client needs.

What you'll bring...

  • Bachelor's Degree required (a Master's or Ph.D. degree in a Life Sciences related field is strongly preferred)
  • 5+ years of relevant Genomics experience in a commercial role
  • 2+ years of proven track record in scientific consulting on topics related to genetic engineering, genome editing, cell and gene therapies, and molecular biology lab techniques.
  • Demonstrates keen business acumen, sound decision-making, analytical and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment; a consultative approach to managing client relationships
  • Confident communication (written and oral) skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders of internal and external organizations
  • Experience logging opportunities, tasks, and events within a CRM (i.e., Salesforce or similar)
  • Must have a valid US driver's license

Working Conditions/ Schedule

  • Willing and able to travel overnight within the United States as required for customer meetings, internal business meetings, seminars, and conferences. (at least 50% of the time)
  • Home office based, located within a 1-hour drive of San Francisco or San Diego

EOE M/F/Disabled/VET

At Azenta, we believe in the science behind the COVID vaccine and we are committed to the health and safety of our employees, customers and the communities where we live and work. To protect our coworkers, clients, families and friends, we have implemented a policy where all of our US employees must be fully vaccinated (which includes taking the booster) or have requested and received an approved medical/religious accommodation prior to their first day of work.


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