Benchling

biotech

SMBAccountExecutive(EMEA)

Zurich, Switzerland FULL TIME
The Brief

“SMB Account Executive (EMEA) at Benchling. Skills: driving new business within EMEA and APAC territory, building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, expanding our customer base, successful sales outcomes through effective pipeline generation and accurate sales forecasting. driving new business within EMEA and APAC territory. building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across various personas within small and medium-sized accounts”

What You'll Achieve.

consistent attainment of revenue targets; predictable revenue outcomes

Industry & Context.

biotech

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree - life sciences major is required, 1-3 years of experience as an Account Executive, Field Application Scientist, Account Manager, Demonstrable history of consistently achieving or exceeding ambitious sales targets, Knowledge of the life sciences industry, including: R&D, and/or IT functions is required

Nice to Have

Sales Development Background highly appreciated

What You'll Do.

driving new business within EMEA and APAC territory

building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across various personas within small and medium-sized accounts

expanding our customer base

ensuring successful sales outcomes through effective pipeline generation and accurate sales forecasting

identifying new business opportunities

engaging multiple personas from scientists to C-suite

generating leads and move them through the sales cycle

Develop and maintain accurate sales forecasts

communicate the value of our platform

tailoring presentations and proposals

Running Benchling platform demonstrations

Lead negotiations with potential clients

addressing key stakeholders including multiple personas and CxO in the buyer journey

navigating organizational complexities

addressing objections

securing new business agreements

Work across multiple personas within an account

align Benchling’s solutions with their business objectives

Drive the sales process through Pipeline Generation (PG)

Command of the Message

Maintain account integrity and opportunity data within company Salesforce

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with internal teams (marketing, product, customer success, etc) and Channel to ensure a seamless experience for clients and drive long-term customer satisfaction; committed to working in a collaborative environment, working together as a team

Communication Scope

Dynamic communication skills; versatility to connect effectively with a range of stakeholders, including scientists, team project leads and executives in industry

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