5-7 years of experience in enterprise sales, preferably in SaaS or technology-driven environments.
Proven track record of managing complex sales cycles with deals exceeding 7 figures.
Strong skills in sales forecasting and consistently meeting or exceeding targets.
Experience influencing diverse decision-makers, including CxOs and technical stakeholders.
Dynamic communication and negotiation skills, with a self-motivated drive to achieve goals.
Familiarity with the MEDDICC sales methodology is a plus.
Knowledge of life sciences, particularly R&D and IT functions, is preferred.
Responsibilities
Generate 80% of your pipeline by identifying new business opportunities and engaging multiple personas.
Develop and maintain accurate sales forecasts to ensure predictable revenue outcomes.
Communicate the value of the platform through tailored presentations and proposals.
Lead negotiations with potential clients, addressing objections and securing agreements.
Collaborate with internal and external teams to enhance client experiences and satisfaction.
Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
Drive the sales process using established methodologies and maintain account integrity in Salesforce.
Benefits
Flexible work environment with hybrid and remote options.
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced startup culture.
Collaborative team atmosphere focused on innovation.
Access to continuous learning and professional development resources.
Full Job Description
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Enterprise Account Executive to join our Enterprise team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving new business into different lines of business within your designated 1-3 of the Top 50 global accounts, focusing on building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across various personas within an account (IT, Science/R&D, Data Science). You will play a crucial role in expanding our customer base and ensuring successful sales outcomes through effective pipeline generation and accurate sales forecasting.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Pipeline Generation: Creating 80% of your pipeline by identifying new business opportunities and engaging with multiple personas within the prospect/customer base in partnership with your SDR. Utilize various strategies and tools to generate leads and move them through the sales cycle.
Sales Forecasting: Develop and maintain accurate sales forecasts (+/- 10 of goal),, leveraging data to inform decision-making and ensure predictable revenue outcomes with the goal of consistent attainment of revenue targets.
Solution Selling: Effectively communicate the value of our platform, tailoring presentations and proposals to meet the specific needs of each prospect.
Negotiation and Closing: Lead negotiations with potential clients, by thoughtfully addressing key stakeholders including multiple personas and CxO in the buyer journey, while navigating organizational complexities, addressing objections and securing new business agreements.
Account Management: Work across multiple personas within an account to understand their unique needs and align Benchling's solutions with their business objectives.
Collaboration: Partner with internal teams (marketing, product, customer success, etc) and external teams (GSIs, AWS, etc) to ensure a seamless experience for clients and drive long-term customer satisfaction.
Continuous Learning: Stay informed about industry trends, competitors, and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge in the market. You are a curious learner who is striving to elevate their craft to the next level.
Process: Drive the sales process through Pipeline Generation (PG), Leading Indicators to drive repeatable success, 3 Why's/MEDDICC & ability to build champions across the user community, middle management & 'C' Suite. Maintain account integrity and opportunity data within company systems; Salesforce.
QUALIFICATIONS
You are drawn to our mission and you want to help Benchling win new business across your respective accounts. You are committed to working in a collaborative environment, working together as a team. You have a love for working in a fast-paced startup/pre IPO environment and taking the initiative to get stuff done and try new things. You are passionate about powering new possibilities in biotech faster.
Proven experience as a global enterprise/major accounts seller, preferably within a data management, workflow SaaS or technology-driven environment that sells to multiple personas across IT & various Line of business.
Demonstrated ability to drive pipeline generation and manage complex sales cycles of 7+ figure deals.
Strong sales forecasting skills with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
Demonstrated success in selling products or solutions that typically fall outside of pre-established budgets, with a proven ability to build a compelling business case and influence purchasing decisions.
Experience working with diverse personas within an account (from technical decision makers, business decision makers & CxO execs), with the ability to influence decision-making at all the levels.
Dynamic communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated, with a strong drive to achieve and exceed goals.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to leverage the MEDDICC sales methodology is highly recommended
Knowledge of the life sciences industry, including: R&D, and/or IT functions is preferred but not required.
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About Benchling
Benchling is a cloud-based informatics platform that accelerates life sciences R&D by streamlining workflows and centralizing data. The platform offers a suite of applications for molecular biology, including DNA design, antibody design, CRISPR analysis, and protein expression. Benchling's customers include pharmaceutical companies, biotechs, and academic institutions. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
