Regional Sales Manager - HPLC Chromatography Sales

Axcend

$110K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience required.
  • 3+ years of experience in Life Science capital equipment sales, specifically HPLC/Mass Spec preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in Biopharma, Drug Discovery, or PAT sales.
  • Proven ability to lead strategic collaborations with stakeholders.
  • Existing network of contacts within the industry.
  • Persistent, goal-oriented, and customer-focused sales approach.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Self-motivated and organized with relationship-building capabilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools like HubSpot/SFDC.

Responsibilities

  • Achieve and exceed sales goals for the assigned territory.
  • Identify, develop, and close key opportunities in life science research.
  • Implement and maintain account strategies for incremental growth.
  • Network with decision makers to strengthen relationships and uncover opportunities.
  • Collaborate with biopharma clients on eco-friendly 'Green HPLC' solutions.
  • Submit sales forecasts and maintain account information through CRM.
  • Monitor competitive activity and industry trends to create solutions.
  • Present and discuss technology and the product's value proposition.
  • Strengthen customer relationships using internal resources.
  • Coordinate with Field Application Scientist and Service team for support.
  • Attend trade shows and other events.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for equity ownership.
  • Flexible PTO.
  • 401K program.
  • Family, medical, and caregiver leave.
  • Excellent vision, dental, and health benefits.
Full Job Description
Base Salary: $110-130K, Total Target Compensation $200K+ (uncapped commissions)

We are expanding and have a Regional Sales Manager opening, with flexible home region.

What will you do?

Reporting to the VP, Sales, candidate develops and executes a sales plan to drive revenue growth and profitability for Axcend's Focus LC product line of analytical instrumentation, consumables, and service products within the assigned territory by promoting a disruptive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) model that delivers full ROI quickly through solvent and waste savings.
  • Achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales goals within the assigned territory
  • Identify, develop, and close key opportunities within the life science research areas
  • Develop, implement, and maintain account strategies and proposals to drive incremental growth
  • Network with key decision makers to strengthen relationships and uncover new opportunities
  • Partner with global biopharma clients to achieve sustainability goals by implementing eco-friendly, 'Green HPLC' solutions that reduce hazardous waste by 99%.
  • Submit accurate sales forecast, weekly reports, and maintain up-to-date detailed account information, including product, market, application, and sales cycle through the CRM system
  • Monitor competitive activity, industry trends, and create competitive solutions
  • Be able to present and discuss technology, applications, benefits, and value proposition
  • Identify & implement strategies to strengthen customer relationships utilizing internal resources
  • Coordinate sales efforts with Field Application Scientist (FAS) and Service team for product demonstrations, sample workup, and post-sales support
  • Ensure success for all customers and key accounts
  • Attend trade shows, lunch & learns, user group meetings, and virtual events

Qualifications/Requirements:
  • BS, MS, or PhD degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent work experience required.
  • 3+ years in Life Science capital equipment sales (HPLC/Mass Spec experience preferred)
  • Experience selling specifically in Biopharma, Drug Discovery, or PAT (Process Analytical Technology)
  • Ability to effectively lead strategic collaboration with key stakeholders
  • Established network of contacts in the industry
  • Persistent, sales-driven, and goal-oriented with strong customer focus
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Self-motivated, well-organized, with the ability to develop contacts and build rapport at all levels
  • Experience successfully meeting/exceeding sales goals and executing sales territory plans
  • Must reside within the territory and be able to travel approximately 50%, including overnight travel
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, HubSpot/SFDC, or other related CRM sales funnel tools

Benefits & Culture:

Our culture is a direct representation of our core values:
  • Do it with integrity
  • Bring passion
  • Be bold
  • Be respectful
  • Show humility
  • Take ownership
  • Have fun

We highly value our employees and provide the following benefits:
  • Opportunity for equity ownership
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401K program
  • Family, medical, and caregiver leave
  • Excellent vision, dental, and health benefits

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