NGS Sales Specialist - Germany

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The Next Generation Sequencing Sales Specialist is responsible for delivering revenue and driving growth in their territory for Twist Bioscience sequencing products. They are accountable for delivering accurate revenue forecasts throughout the fiscal year, enabling the executive team to monitor business performance and drive decision making. They are required to maintain knowledge of competitor products and their commercial strategies, identifying and escalating their activities in a timely manner. They also provide customer feedback on Twist Bioscience products in addition to identifying unmet customer needs that will enable the development of new and innovative products.

What You\’ll Be Doing

• Attain quarterly and annual revenue targets established from annual commission plans.
• Deliver accurate and timely forecasts for the territory.
• Develop and manage key relationships with new and existing customers at multiple organizational levels.
• Develop contingency and risk mitigation plans for the region as necessary.
• Develop and execute supply agreements to support new and existing business.
• Work collaboratively with product management, R&D and operations to minimize time to revenue.
• Maintain CRM database with up to date information.
• Represent the company at relevant tradeshows.
• Maintain and raise awareness of the competitive landscape, provide customer feedback and introduce new product ideas to internal partners.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What You\’ll Bring to the Team

• Proven track record of delivering financial targets on a quarterly and annual basis.
• 3-5+ years of experience selling life science reagents and solutions. Experience selling next generation sequencing target enrichment products essential.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing applications a necessity.
• A background in technical sales and support or field applications is preferred.
• Experience with Salesforce.com is preferred.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Demonstrated drive, determination and self-motivation resulting in consistent achievement of financial results.
• Demonstrated scientific problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated technical depth in synthetic biology applications and workflows.
• Excellent customer consultative selling skills.
• Positive external and internal relationship management skills.
• Ability to participate with others as a member of the team to ensure demanding and difficult projects are handled smoothly and cooperatively.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to thrive in a start-up/change oriented environment.
• Proven coaching, mentoring, team-building and leadership skills.
• Proven as a strategic thinker, backed up by a track record of tactical execution.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor\’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four year college or university preferred in Biology or similar field.

About Twist Bioscience

Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch, known as “writing” DNA. Just as children learn to both read and write, the next phase of development for the genomics revolution is the ability to write DNA.

At Twist Bioscience, we work in service of people who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, our unique silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers.

Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twist Bioscience Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development