Sartorius

Technical Sales Specialist - San Francisco Bay Area

Sartorius$105K — $130K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences or engineering; advanced education is a plus.
  • Minimum of 3 years of field sales experience in laboratory or life sciences.
  • Hands-on experience with SFDC or similar CRM tools.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Self-motivated, results-driven with the ability to work independently.
  • Proven collaboration skills within cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to frequently travel within the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

  • Drive sales and revenue growth in the assigned territory.
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities.
  • Manage all customer interactions and leads in SFDC.
  • Analyze customer data to uncover trends and insights.
  • Introduce and implement innovative products and services.
  • Develop and execute strategic account plans.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance market perception.

Benefits

  • Personal and professional development programs and mentoring.
  • Work-life balance with flexible schedules and paid time off.
  • Comprehensive onboarding through a virtual platform.
  • Supportive culture with team spirit and collaboration.
  • Health and well-being benefits including medical and wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Flexible spending options for healthcare and transportation expenses.
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

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We look forward to receiving your application.

www.sartorius.com/career

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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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