- Minimum of a BS degree in life sciences
- 5+ years direct sales experience in companies that develop, market, and sell life science tools to biotechnology, pharmaceutical and research markets is required
- Experience selling capital equipment ($100K+) to pharmaceutical and biotech accounts in Europe. Capital equipment sales experience must be recent experience.
- Proven track record of success
- Strong customer network especially in the areas of protein production, cell therapy, immunology, cell biology, and high throughput screening and high content screening.
- Strong territory management skills and availability for 50% overnight travel.
- Well-developed qualification skills and a thorough understanding of the sales process complemented with the ability to move opportunities through the sales process.
- Strong technical knowledge in protein production, immunology, and cell-based assays
- Understanding of transfection techniques and technologies
- Proven track record of success in entrepreneurial organization; “roll up sleeves” with minimal supervision and in-house resources to deliver performance objectives
- Ability to sell at any level in the customer organizations, from bench scientist to CEO
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