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From the employer's careers site First seen 25 Oct 2026 · Still live on 31 Oct 2026

SMB Account Executive

Benchling San Francisco, CA Hybrid entry full-time

Salary

$75K - $105.3K per year

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Description

We are rebuilding biotech for the AI era.

As an SMB Account Executive, you'll drive new business within your territory, engaging small biotech and life sciences companies.

Compensation

You'll earn $75K – $105.3K, with equity, commission, and potential total on-target earnings of $150,000 to $210,600.

U.S. Benefits

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits program including equity, health, dental, vision, 401(k)+ employer match, wellness, commuter, and more.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As an SMB Account Executive, you'll own the full sales cycle, from identifying and prospecting new accounts to closing deals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Pipeline Generation: Identify and engage new business opportunities across your territory.
  • Sales Forecasting: Develop and maintain accurate sales forecasts.
  • Solution Selling: Tailor presentations and proposals to each prospect's unique scientific and business needs.
  • Full-Cycle Selling: Run discovery, build a compelling business case, and close new business agreements.
  • Account Management: Align Benchling's solutions with customers' R&D goals.
  • Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success.
  • Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry trends and the competitive landscape.
  • Process Excellence: Apply structured sales methodology to manage your pipeline.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 1–3 years of experience as a Sales Development Representative, or 1–2 years of full-cycle sales experience.
  • Life science background required.
  • Experience running product demos is a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to prospect, build pipeline, and manage a sales cycle.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

HOW WE WORK

We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement, prioritizing in-office collaboration 3 days a week.

Skills

Required

  • Life science background
  • Sales experience
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Organizational skills

Nice to have

  • Experience running product demos
  • Familiarity with MEDDICC or similar sales methodology

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/benchling/3b86037a-3b17-4334-b03a-4caa470cd665

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