Sartorius

Technical Sales Specialist - San Francisco Bay Area

Sartorius$105K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or engineering; advanced education is an advantage
  • Minimum of 3 years of field sales experience in laboratory or process-based life sciences
  • Hands-on experience with SFDC or a comparable CRM tool
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills with a customer-focused approach
  • Self-motivated and results-oriented work style
  • Effective collaboration skills within cross-functional teams
  • Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned territory

Responsibilities

  • Drive sales and revenue growth by promoting products and services
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities
  • Manage and document customer interactions in SFDC
  • Analyze SFDC data for customer trends and sales performance
  • Introduce and drive new product implementations
  • Assess customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
  • Develop and execute account plans while coordinating internal resources

Benefits

  • Personal and professional development programs
  • Flexible work schedules and paid time off
  • Comprehensive onboarding support
  • Inclusive and supportive company culture
  • Wide range of health and well-being programs
  • Working in advanced technological environments
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Flexible spending options for health and commuter expenses
  • Paid life insurance and additional optional benefits
Full Job Description
Sartorius is seeking a Technical Sales Specialist to drive sales results for mid-size and large accounts across the San Francisco Bay Area in a remote-based role. This position combines commercial ownership, strong customer partnership, and purpose-driven impact by supporting technologies that help bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide. An essential part of this role is the active use of our CRM system (SFDC) to manage sales activities and customer interactions effectively as this tool is the foundation of our sales framework and operational sales steering, and a key enabler for this role to achieve his/her targets as well as Sartorius targets. Remote-based role covering the San Francisco Bay Area Grow with us – Your Responsibilities • Drive sales and revenue growth by promoting Sartorius products and services within an assigned geographic territory and customer base • Identify and develop new business opportunities aligned with overall market and growth strategies • Actively manage, document, and maintain all customer interactions, leads, and opportunities in SFDC as the foundation of sales execution and performance tracking • Analyze SFDC data to identify customer trends, generate insights, and monitor sales performance for assigned accounts • Introduce and actively drive newly launched innovative products and services, ensuring effective market implementation and follow-up • Assess customer needs, generate leads, respond to inquiries, and recommend appropriate products and services • Develop and execute account plans, coordinating internal resources in line with defined strategies • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to strengthen market perception and successfully grow business within accounts • Coordinate and participate in marketing activities within the assigned territory • Continuously assess customer potential and translate opportunities into sustainable business growth • Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships based on trust and partnership What will convince us: • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or engineering; advanced education considered an advantage • Minimum of 3 years of field sales experience, preferably within laboratory or process-based life science environments • Hands-on experience with and proactive use of SFDC or comparable CRM tools • Strong communication and negotiation skills with a customer-focused mindset • Self-motivated, results-oriented working style with the ability to operate independently and responsibly • Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams • Willingness and ability to travel frequently within the assigned territory • Solid software skills, including Microsoft Office applications • Alignment with Sartorius core values of Sustainability, Openness, and Enjoyment Compensation & Additional Information The salary range for this role is $105,000–$130,000, depending on experience, skill set, and education, plus a 30% sales incentive plan and a car allowance. What We Offer As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits: Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network” Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs. Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment. Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match) Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service #LI-remote

About Sartorius

Sartorius AG is an international pharmaceutical and laboratory equipment supplier, covering the segments of Bioprocess Solutions and Lab Products & Services.
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