Inside Sales Account Manager - San Francisco

Oxford Nanopore Technologies

$77K — $110K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSc and/or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Genetics, or Genomics preferred.
  • Proven inside sales experience targeting research/life-science customers.
  • Understanding of DNA sequencing technologies.
  • Proficiency with CRM systems like Salesforce or HubSpot.
  • Strong communication, influence, and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proactive mindset with strong judgment.

Responsibilities

  • Own inbound leads from initial contact to closure, focusing on qualifying and scoping needs.
  • Drive product usage and expand accounts through consultative sales tactics.
  • Deliver updates and technical information to clients promptly.
  • Execute marketing campaigns, including targeted outreach and webinars.
  • Maintain CRM accuracy, managing pipeline and forecasting effectively.
  • Support field representatives through account research and coordination activities.
  • Champion customer retention by enhancing the post-sale experience.

Benefits

  • Healthcare benefits with coverage options.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Basic life insurance provided.
  • Commuter benefits available.
  • Opportunity for annual bonuses and stock options based on performance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Inside Sales Account Manager based in the United States (San Francisco)

In this role, you'll grow revenue across an assigned territory by qualifying and converting new opportunities, deepening relationships with existing customers, and partnering closely with Marketing, Field Sales, and Channel teams.

What you'll do
  • Own inbound leads from first touch to close: qualify, scope needs, build business cases, and drive conversion.
  • Increase product usage per user and expand within accounts through consultative outreach and upsell/cross-sell motions.
  • Deliver timely product updates and technical information to new and existing customers.
  • Run campaigns in partnership with Marketing; execute targeted call/email sequences and webinars.
  • Maintain rigorous CRM hygiene: track pipeline, forecast accurately, and capture competitive/commercial intelligence.
  • Support field reps with account research, meeting prep/follow-up, quotes, and trial coordination across active territories.
  • Champion retention by building strong relationships and ensuring a smooth customer experience post-sale.


What you'll bring

Required
  • BSc and/or Master's degree (preferably in Life Sciences, Genetics, or Genomics).
  • Proven inside sales or commercial experience serving research/life-science customers.
  • Working understanding of DNA sequencing technologies and applications.
  • Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and data-driven selling.
  • Excellent communication, influence, and teamwork skills; thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
  • Positive, proactive, can-do mindset with sound judgment and tact.


Nice to have
  • PhD (advantageous but not required).
  • Experience operating in global teams and coordinating with field-based colleagues and channel partners.
  • Familiarity with complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles in academia, biotech, pharma, clinical, or government labs.


The salary for this role is between $77,000 and $110,000 USD. The salary offered will reflect the skills and experience of the candidate.

Certain roles within ONT are eligible for annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance.

Employees based in the US have the option to choose healthcare benefits, participate in the company 401(k) plan and company match, we also offer short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and commuter benefits to name a few.

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