Illumina

Territory Account Manager

Texas, United States

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

Position Overview

  • Location Type: [Not specified]
  • Job Type: Full time
  • Salary: $126,800 - $190,200 (Estimated base salary range in the United States of America)

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Summary

The Executive Territory Account Manager's role is to ensure achievement of territory sales objectives in line with the Company's mission; to develop and implement sales plans through both strategic and tactical activities; and to provide regular feedback on status of specific sales opportunities, the market and competitor activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Development of a territory and account-specific sales plan.
  • Execution of plan to meet assigned sales quotas.
  • Utilization and maintenance of CRM database.
  • Deliver technical/scientific seminars and presentations on Illumina products and their capabilities.
  • Demonstrate role and relevance of Illumina’s product portfolio and provide consultation to customers on same.
  • Demonstrate command of scientific knowledge to engage in collaborative sales process.
  • Partner cross-functionally across company to appropriately address the needs of customer base.
  • Engage customers in complex sales environment.
  • Successfully navigate and manage a multi-tiered sales process for both capital equipment, consumables, and services.
  • Engage in accurate forecasting and sales pipeline management activities.
  • Effectively prospect and generate new customer leads.
  • Manage existing and continuously work to expand customer base.
  • Develop and maintain strong customer connections at various levels in the organization.
  • Understanding of next generation sequencing and genotyping is the foundation of the position and the portfolio.

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of relevant experience
  • Master's Degree plus 6 years of relevant experience
  • PhD plus 3 years of relevant experience

Compensation and Benefits

  • Variable Compensation: All employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission).
  • Equity: Eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package.
  • Benefits: A wide range of benefits including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

Company Culture and Values

Illumina is a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development.

Skills

Sales Planning
CRM Management
Technical Presentations
Scientific Knowledge
Customer Consultation
Sales Process Management
Forecasting
Pipeline Management
Cross-functional Collaboration

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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