Account Executive (Boston)

Rivia

$80K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of sales experience in the Biotech or pharmaceutical industry
  • Demonstrated success in the entire sales cycle from lead generation to closing
  • Strong research and market analysis skills to identify customer needs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engagement
  • Experience in strategic sales planning and execution

Responsibilities

  • Identify and close new business opportunities in the Biotech and pharmaceutical sectors
  • Develop and execute strategic sales plans to meet targets
  • Conduct market research to understand potential client needs
  • Present and demonstrate Rivia's platform to prospective clients
  • Build and maintain strong relationships ensuring high client satisfaction
  • Collaborate with marketing and product teams to optimize strategies
  • Manage the sales cycle from lead generation to negotiation and closing

Benefits

  • Fast-paced, high-growth startup environment impacting company success
  • Opportunities to work with innovative companies in the Biotech sector
  • Collaborative team culture encouraging autonomy and ownership
Full Job Description
The Role

As an Account Executive, you will drive the growth of Rivia by identifying and closing new business opportunities within the Biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. You will own the full sales cycle, from lead generation to closing deals. Your ability to understand client needs, present Rivia's value proposition, and build lasting relationships will be key to your success. You'll collaborate closely with the marketing and product teams to align go-to-market strategies and help shape the future of Rivia's customer base.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, target, and close new business opportunities within the Biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.
  • Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve sales targets and expand Rivia's client base.
  • Conduct thorough research and market analysis to identify potential clients and understand their needs.
  • Present and demonstrate Rivia's platform, effectively communicating its value proposition to prospective clients.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with marketing and product teams to ensure alignment and optimize go-to-market strategies.
  • Manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation to negotiation and closing.
  • Track and report on sales metrics, providing regular updates to senior management.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities and areas for improvement.


What Excites You

  • A fast-paced, high-growth startup environment where your work directly impacts the company's success.
  • The opportunity to drive new business and work with some of the most innovative companies in the Biotech industry.
  • Being part of a collaborative team where autonomy and ownership are encouraged.


What Excites Us

  • Someone having gone from 0 to 1, with experience selling to Biopharma
  • Results Orientation: Strong focus on delivering measurable, high-impact outcomes.
  • Influencing and Persuasion: Ability to build trust and convince decision-makers through effective communication.
  • Charismatic Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage stakeholders.
  • Strategic Thinking: Strong ability to craft and execute on a strategic sales plan that aligns with company goals.
  • Sales Pipeline Management: Expertise in managing the sales cycle from prospecting to closing.


Our Values

At Rivia, we are committed to excellence, continuous learning, and the success of both our customers and our team. If you are driven to exceed targets, eager to shape the future of clinical trials, and passionate about making a meaningful difference in the biotech industry, Rivia is the place for you.

  • In it to Win it: Approach every challenge with determination, resilience, and a drive, aiming for the best outcomes and solutions.
  • Embrace change: We see change as an opportunity for growth, innovation, and improvement, continuously evolving to stay one step ahead
  • Why not?: Asking why not, instead of why, allows us to show our curiosity, allowing us to challenge assumptions and explore new possibilities.
  • Find the gap: We are curious and we proactively approach identifying opportunities and solving problems before they arise.
  • Collective accountability: We are one team, on one mission and we are committed to shared responsibilities and mutual support, enabling trust and collaboration.
  • Value add solutions: Know better. Act better. We are dedicated to delivering meaningful and impactful results.

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