[Remote] Sr Sequencing Sales Specialist at Illumina

Tennessee, United States

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Requirements

  • Technological expert on Next Generation Sequencing and multiomic applications, basic informatics, and the clinical and research sequencing markets
  • Customer-facing sales or support experience in the Life Sciences or Genomics preferred
  • Presentation experience
  • Ability to deliver a persuasive message by integrating sales and technical acumen
  • Comfortable interacting with audiences of different levels
  • Ability to learn quickly and independently
  • Highly self-motivated and independent

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with marketing, Territory Account Managers, Insides Sales Reps, and other Specialists to achieve regional sales objectives
  • Assist with the development of customized territory plans yearly and quarterly
  • Meet with customers individually and as an Illumina team
  • Prepare and present technical seminars on Illumina Sequencing product lines and sequencing applications
  • Develop long-term customer relationships as a trusted consultant
  • Ensure the sales team is trained on relevant technical, product, method, and application information
  • Represent the company professionally, scientifically, and ethically
  • Leverage technical knowledge to further sales
  • Rapidly become an expert on new Illumina innovations and products
  • Read, understand, and communicate current scientific and clinical research
  • Maintain a broad knowledge of the market environment, competition, industry trends, and 3rd party methods and applications
  • Train others in the sales team on products, methods, and markets
  • Assist with and develop workshops, seminar series, and other marketing activities
  • Distinguish between regular sales and business development opportunities
  • Proactively use and support the expanded network of national and global sequencing specialists
  • Coordinate and communicate strategic business plans effectively to manager and internal stakeholders
  • Advise internal teams with deep product, customer, market, and application knowledge
  • Participate in customer facing company events
  • Lead without authority
  • Inspire peers, customers, and collaborators with a passion for Illumina technology

Skills

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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