Candidate must be located in: Massachusetts or San Diego, CA.
Summary
The Sr Inside Sales Representative (ISR) is responsible for successfully positioning and selling company products professionally and creatively in a given geographical region. The job involves engaging and qualifying new and existing customers, positioning Illumina products in order to provide solutions to their projects and business needs, and partnering closely with other internal and field-based members of the sales team who are in pursuit of common sales goals. The ISR role is exciting and challenging as you have the opportunity to work with top healthcare institutions, academic institutions, and business organizations around the world, utilizing your scientific knowledge and lab experience while selling products for the world leader in Genomics. The position is an internal sales position and requires minimal travel time (10%).
Key Responsibilities
- Develops a strong understanding of Illumina’s technology and products and continues learning as Illumina’s product portfolio evolves.
- Establishes and executes on strategies for obtaining new customers and maintains/grows existing customer accounts in order to meet and exceed revenue goals.
- Effectively sell the total Illumina product portfolio and end-to-end solution, including but not limited to: Consumables, Instrumentation (Cap Ex), and Professional Services.
- Makes outbound contact to existing and prospective customers to identify sales opportunities.
- Takes an analytical approach towards executing optimal solutions for an issue or opportunity.
- Demonstrates capability to present versatile and unique solutions during customer negotiations in order to establish mutually beneficial circumstances for the customer and Illumina.
- Has the ability to learn, change, and gain from each experience to become more effective in subsequent sales scenarios.
- Works effectively in a team environment to drive and create revenue opportunities.
- Manages customer relationships post-sale, including a strategy to develop long term business relationships.
- Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.
Requirements
- Strong Genetics and Molecular Biology foundation to allow for a better understanding of the broad variation of customer applications in order to uncover sales potential.
- 4+ years of experience in a Life Science laboratory, Sales role, or a related field with customer-facing experience.
- Experience with strategic sales skills with proven ability to develop and grow key accounts is preferred.
- Conducts presentations effectively, professionally, and comfortably to customers/peers/management.
- Preferred knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing and Genotyping methods.
- Self-motivated to continue learning beyond initial onboarding within the role.
- A demonstrated desire to be an effective collaborator within a team selling environment and a willingness to provide and seek feedback from teammates.
- Strong desire to “win” and build customer relationships.
- Approaches tasks with urgency. Willingness to plan, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
Education
- Must have a B.A. or B.S., preferably in Biology / Genetics
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Biology / Genetics preferred
We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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