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.