Illumina

District Inside Sales Representative

Texas, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Genomics, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree, and at least 5 years of experience in sales or a related field is preferred. Strong knowledge of Illumina’s technology and products, combined with scientific knowledge and lab experience, is required. The role also requires the ability to develop strategies for obtaining new customers and maintaining existing accounts to meet revenue goals.

Responsibilities

The District Inside Sales Representative will be responsible for positioning and selling Illumina products professionally and creatively within a designated region, engaging and qualifying new and existing customers, and partnering with other sales team members. Key duties include making outbound contact to identify sales opportunities, presenting versatile solutions during customer negotiations, learning and adapting to new product developments, and managing customer relationships post-sale to foster long-term business relationships. The role involves working effectively in a team environment and proactively seeking revenue opportunities.

Skills

Scientific knowledge
Lab experience
Customer engagement
Sales strategy
Product knowledge
Relationship building

Illumina

Supports genomics startups through funding and resources

About Illumina

Illumina focuses on fostering innovation in the genomics industry by supporting startups through its Illumina Accelerator program. This program helps entrepreneurs create, launch, and grow genomics-focused companies by providing funding and resources. The accelerator operates in two main locations: the San Francisco Bay Area and Cambridge, UK. Illumina Accelerator has successfully invested in 68 genomics startups, which have collectively raised over $1 billion in venture capital. What sets Illumina apart from its competitors is its strong partnership with leading venture capital investors and its dedicated focus on the genomics sector. The goal of Illumina is to build a thriving ecosystem for genomics innovation, enabling new companies to emerge and advance the field.

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$27.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Venture Capital, BiotechnologyIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Over-reliance on NVIDIA's AI technology may limit flexibility in AI solution adoption.
Standardizing proteomics data across platforms could challenge Illumina's data reliability.
Single-flow-cell NovaSeq X System might cannibalize sales of higher-end models.

Differentiation

Illumina leads in genomic sequencing with advanced AI integration and multiomic data analysis.
The company offers innovative array-based solutions for DNA, RNA, and protein analysis.
Illumina's global expansion includes a new Global Capability Center in Bengaluru.

Upsides

Collaboration with NVIDIA enhances drug discovery and clinical development through AI integration.
Pilot proteomics program with UK Biobank aims to generate crucial reference datasets.
Single-cell sequencing kits make high-throughput sequencing accessible to smaller labs.

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