DNA Script

DNA Script is a leading company in the production of nucleic acids for genomic, synthetic biology and biopharmaceutical applications.

Our clean, efficient Enzymatic DNA Synthesis (EDS) technology, implemented on a benchtop instrument (the SYNTAX), accelerates innovation in life science and biotechnology through the decentralization of rapid, on demand and high quality DNA synthesis.

Our approach builds upon nature's billions of years of evolution in enzymatically synthesizing DNA, setting new standards for assembling nucleic acids to accelerate scientific discovery and DNA/RNA production in disciplines with profound impacts upon humanity.

DNA Script has a broad stable of high quality investors and is capitalized to continue its progress to full commercialization of the technology and products. We are building a global organization, with the talent, skills and attitude to achieve our mission: to unlock the power of “DNA-write”.

This is an opportunity for a dynamic individual to join an international and highly skilled team, and to make significant contributions to commercializing a technology with far-reaching potential across the biological sciences and beyond.

Sales Executive, Europe

Remote

The Role

We are seeking a Sales executive for a field sales-based position responsible for the EMEA territory. The position will have strong technical knowledge of Molecular Biology applications, including gene assembly, NGS, QPCR, mRNA, protein expression genomics, and genome editing."They will demonstrate technical credibility to effectively consult with customers to influence key decisions on technology and product choices. Strong business acumen is required to build successful account and territory plans and translate territory strategy into business results. The ideal candidate will have a strong history of account relationships with key thought leaders in Gene Synthesis, Protein and mRNA development, Genome Editing and other developing technologies.

Responsibilities

Directly manage assigned territory
Demonstrate technical credibility to consult with customers on technology solutions
Demonstrate funnel management skills with strong hunting/prospecting and closing skills
Rigorous territory planning, market knowledge, both accurate and timely forecasting
Develop and manage to a business plan to meet or exceed business goals for the territory
Understand scientific project needs and business needs of the customer to win the business
Consistently and accurately manage sales process including sales forecasting, pipeline management, and sales tracking through the use of the CRM system and other designated IT tools
Develop and maintain current knowledge of genetic analysis markets, products, and buying practices required to effectively compete in the assigned territory
Utilize product and application knowledge across the genetic analysis portfolio to successfully conduct selling presentations
Assist in the identification and recruitment of new salespeople as required
Ensure that customers are fully satisfied
Represent the company professionally, ethically and morally at all times

Requirements

Bachelor/ Master/PhD’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field; or the equivalent knowledge and experience
3+ years sales experience in Life Science, ideally with both capital equipment and reagents experience
Strong track record & desire to win business and establish long term customer relationships
Ability to travel as needed to be successful in this field-based role

Miscellaneous

Job location: This is a home-based role, located in either France, UK or BeNeLux, proximity to an international airport preferred
Contract type: direct employment in France, or indirect for other locations
Requires up to 50% travel among DNA Script corporate offices and client sites throughout EMEA
Start date: ASAP

Le poste

Nous recherchons un(e) responsable commercial(e) pour un poste de vente sur le terrain couvrant la zone EMEA (Europe, Moyen-Orient et Afrique).

Le poste requiert de solides connaissances techniques des applications de biologie moléculaire, notamment l’assemblage de gènes, le séquençage de nouvelle génération (NGS), la PCR quantitative (qPCR), l’ARN messager (ARNm), la génomique liée à l’expression des protéines et l’édition du génome.