Role Summary
Bio-Techne is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Sales Specialist to join our Biologics sales team, supporting sales of our bioprocessing instrument platforms (iCE, Maurice, MFI), related systems, and consumables. This is a field-based sales role supporting customers across the Boston territory. The ideal candidate will be located in the Boston region. In addition to base salary, 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.
Responsibilities
- Achieve sales targets by applying a consultative, value-based selling approach
- Spend approximately 75% of time in the field, directly engaging with customers
- Develop and implement strategic territory plans to grow market share and maximize customer success
- Manage and grow existing accounts while prospecting for new opportunities within the biopharma and pharmaceutical sectors
- Provide product demonstrations and technical presentations to scientists and key decision-makers
- Coordinate closely with internal cross-functional teams to deliver a unified and superior customer experience
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date opportunity pipelines and forecasts using Salesforce.com
- Represent Bio-Techneβs values and solutions at trade shows, vendor shows, and customer sites
Qualifications
- Required: Bachelor's degree (or advanced) in a scientific discipline or related field
- Required: 4β5+ years of sales experience in the life science tools industry and market (biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, academic)
- Required: Prior experience selling capital equipment
- Required: Experience with MS Office, PowerPoint, and Salesforce
- Required: Broad understanding of related scientific techniques, applications, and research areas of interest (e.g., Capillary Electrophoresis, Micro-Flow Imaging, High-Value Capital Equipment)
Skills
- Strong understanding of customer workflows and applications in research, development, and production of pharmaceutical drugs and biologics
- Proficiency in value-based sales techniques, including prospecting, relationship building, and presenting tailored solutions
- Strong negotiation and closing skills with a focus on buyer needs and customer-centric solutions
- Ability to map key accounts, identify business potential, and execute territory business plans
- Interpersonal, presentation, and time & territory management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication, especially in negotiation, persuasion, and problem-solving
- Independent, self-starter with ability to work in a team environment
- Motivated and capable of driving results
Education
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or related field