Are you a true believer that bioengineering is the future, and CRISPR is only the beginning? We are looking for someone who is inspired by our mission, would fit in well with the collaborative, rigorous and entrepreneurial spirit of the company culture and be able to represent the company culture in international markets.Synthego is looking for a Strategic Account Manager for theFrench markets. This position is responsible and accountable for the execution of the critical business function of identifying, developing and growing the company’s target client base. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role requiring active outbound sales efforts. This role is a significant leadership role within the company and represents significant growth potential and expansion into management tier or other roles within the company.What You'll Do
- Drive revenue and cultivate relationships with key B2B accounts
- Operate outside the typical sales cycle and focus on revenue growth
- Continuously build strong relationships with established companies at various levels in the organization
- Own, drive and close the entire sales cycle end-to-end
- Identify and manage client profiles critical to closing a deal influencer, budget owner, decision maker, executive sponsor, etc.
- Utilization and maintenance of CRM
- Travel time is ~ 20 %
- Reports into Commercial Head Europe
About You
- 5+ years key account/corporate sales experience in Life Sciences
- Advanced degree in a Life Science field, PhD preferred
- Strong experience in technical sales, sales management, contracts and supply agreements, customer relations, strategic planning and forecasting
- Strong networking and client portfolio across biotechnology, pharmaceutical, academic, synthetic biology and other markets that employ genetic engineering technologies
- Strong technical background in Life Sciencesability to speak fluently and deeply about cell biology and synthetic biology techniques
- Comfortable operating with uncertainty, fast-paced and competitive environments, highly adaptable and independent
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Full command of English oral and in written and native speaker of local language
Nice to Haves
- Previous experience working as a scientist or a researcher
- Previous sales experience with CRISPR and / or synthetic biology products
About UsSynthego is a genome engineering company that enables the acceleration of life science research and development in the pursuit of improved human health.The company leverages machine learning, automation, and gene editing to build platforms for science at scale. With its foundations in engineering disciplines, the company’s platforms vertically integrate proprietary hardware, software, bioinformatics, chemistries, and molecular biology to advance basic research, target validation, and clinical trials.
By providing both commercial and academic researchers and therapeutic developers with unprecedented access to cutting-edge genome engineering, Synthego is at the forefront of innovation, accelerating the development of truly engineered biology.
Beginning January 4, 2022, Synthego requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New hires will be given a grace period of eight (8) weeks to comply with this mandate. This requirement is a condition of employment at Synthego, and it applies regardless of whether the position is located at a Synthego site or is fully remote. If you are unable to receive the vaccine due to a disability, a medical condition, or because it is prohibited as a result of your sincerely held religious beliefs, you will have the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation.