Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a life-science discipline is required., 4+ years of experience in a full-cycle sales role in the life sciences industry., Liquid Handling experience is strongly preferred, along with knowledge in NGS or Proteomics., Strong track record of exceeding sales goals and excellent independent judgment..

Key responsibilities:

Own and nurture a full-cycle sales pipeline from prospecting to final sale.

Proactively create new opportunities and support the existing account base.

Plan and host seminars and lead product demonstrations to showcase capabilities.

Maintain detailed records of customer interactions using Salesforce to achieve sales quotas.

Job description

Description

Position at Opentrons

Job Title: Automation Sales Executive

Sales / Robotics

Reports to: Senior Director, Sales

Direct Reports: No

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Location: Greater Boston Area

*Must reside in assigned Sales Territory, unless previously approved (MA or CT only)

About Us
Opentrons Labworks, Inc. is a disruptive life science company leveraging its integrated lab platform to supercharge the pace of innovation in research and healthcare. Opentrons Labworks is the parent company to business units Opentrons Robotics and Neochromosome. Through Opentrons Robotics, thousands of institutions are automating R&D operations with flexible, easy-to-use liquid handling lab robots. Through Neochromosome, biopharma and biotech at large can benefit from our world-class genome-scale cell engineering solutions.

If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, come join us! We provide excellent benefits, competitive compensation, equity packages, and opportunities for growth. Learn more on our Careers Website.

About the Role

We are looking for Automation Sales Executives to sell to Opentrons’ prospective and existing accounts in a proactive, consultative sales capacity. With extensive product knowledge and ability to interpret how to enable our customers’ workflow needs with our platform and product portfolio, Sales Execs help our customers become more productive in their labs through increased automation. Ultimately, they help Opentrons’ users continue to automate their workflows on our platform by ensuring they have everything they need in their labs - from robots to modules to consumables.

This is a remote field sales position covering the Greater Boston area, requiring regular travel in the territory, plus occasional travel to industry events and our NYC Headquarters, as needed.

What You Will Do

Own and nurture a full-cycle sales pipeline from prospect and qualified lead to demo to the final sale
Proactively create new opportunities in your territory and vertical, while effectively selling and supporting your account base
Pipeline/Opportunity creation is a key KPI for this role
Plan and host seminars and account specific events
Lead video-conference demos and in-person demos/meetings to show robot’s capabilities and demonstrate Opentrons extensive value proposition
Sell Opentrons full product portfolio (robots, modules, consumables, reagents, services) to defined customer base; proactively educate customers on new products and features
Use Salesforce to maintain a meticulous sales pipeline & keep detailed records of customer interactions to achieve quarterly and annual quotas
Foster strong, working relationships with Opentrons customers and colleagues through consistent, proactive, and thoughtful communication
Function in a team selling environment by collaborating with pre-sales and post-sales support teams

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

● Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a life-science discipline

Experience:

● 4+ years’ experience in a full-cycle sales role in the life sciences industry

● Liquid Handling experience is strongly preferred

● NGS, Proteomics, or similar sales/experience strongly preferred

● Strong track record of exceeding sales goals

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

● Highly self-directed, goal oriented, and show excellent independent judgment

● Passionate about life-science and the all-encompassing solutions it can provide to many of the world’s biggest problems

● Comfortable with the uncertainty of charting new territory and relish the thrill of moving fast to solve tough problems and growth within a dynamic startup environment

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

● Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

● Minimum of 50% travel required within the assigned territory, plus occasional travel to industry events and our NYC HQ as needed

Compensation: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $120,000 - $140,000 per year base salary, plus additional commission; however base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and years of experience. We typically target mid-range for well-qualified candidates.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including equity and a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. Following employment, growth beyond the hiring range is possible based on performance.

Opentrons Labworks Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.

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