Biologics Sales Specialist (San Diego)

By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

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Position Summary:

Bio-Techne is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Biologics Sales Specialist to join our Biologics sales team, who will be responsible for sales of our bioprocessing instrument platforms (iCE, Maurice, MFI), related systems, and consumables supporting customers within the assigned territory. The Biologics Sales Specialist will develop and execute strategic plans for the Biologics portfolio to increase sales and grow market share in the territory.

This is a field-based commercial sales role and the ideal candidate would be located in or near the San Diego, California area.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible to receive a commission plan and long-term incentive package of stock grants based on individual and company performance, in accordance with company policy.

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications:

• Achieve sales targets by applying a consultative, value-based selling approach
• Spend approximately 75% of time in the field, directly engaging with customers
• Develop and implement strategic territory plans to grow market share and maximize customer success
• Manage and grow existing accounts while prospecting for new opportunities within the biopharma and pharmaceutical sectors
• Provide product demonstrations and technical presentations to scientists and key decision-makers
• Coordinate closely with internal cross-functional teams to deliver a unified and superior customer experience
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date opportunity pipelines and forecasts using Salesforce.com
• Represent Bio-Techne’s values and solutions at trade shows, vendor shows, and customer sites

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (or advanced) in a scientific discipline or related field required, allowing you to understand the product’s applications easily
• 5+ years of experience in technical sales roles in the life science tools research market (biotech, biopharma, pharma, academia)
• Prior experience selling high value capital equipment is required
• Experience with MS Office, PowerPoint, and Salesforce is required
• Must have a broad understanding of related scientific techniques, applications, and research areas of interest (e.g., Capillary Electrophoresis, Micro-Flow Imaging, High-Value Capital Equipment) 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Entrepreneur’s mindset, resilience, and long-term vision
• Strong understanding and in-depth knowledge of laboratory workflows, supported applications, and instrumentation used in life science research and biopharmaceutical development
• Proficiency in executing value-based sales techniques, including prospecting, building relationships, and presenting tailored solutions
• Proven ability to assess complex customer needs and deliver tailored, high-value solutions
• Strong negotiation and closing skills with a focus on understanding buyer needs and delivering customer-centric solutions. 
• Ability to map key accounts, identify business potential, and execute territory business plans. 
• Demonstrated interpersonal, presentation, and time & territory management skills. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly in areas of negotiation, persuasion, and problem-solving 
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence; a self-starter 
• Capable and interested in working in a team environment 
• Highly motivated, independent, with a strong desire to succeed

Why Join Bio-Techne:

• We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.

• We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.

• We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.

• We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging. 

• We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.

• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or take part in any other stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@bio-techne.com for assistance.