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We are seeking a motivated and experienced Bioprocessing Account Manager to join our sales team, reporting directly to the Vice President of Sales. Based in one of our preferred locations—Philadelphia, Baltimore, or Research Triangle Park—this role will focus on increasing BIOne sales in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast territory through strategic planning, customer engagement, and technical sales expertise. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the life sciences and a passion for driving customer success in the bioprocessing marketplace.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and innovative team within the bioprocessing industry. You will have the chance to build strong relationships with customers, drive growth, and make an impact in a rapidly evolving market.
If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about bioprocessing sales, we encourage you to apply!
Responsibilities
- Sales
- Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies to enhance BIOne sales output in the assigned territory.
- Identify and generate leads through research, cold calling, trade shows, and networking.
- Respond to customer product inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Lead technical sales calls, schedule and conduct demonstrations, and oversee product evaluations at customer sites.
- Provide technical application training services for new and existing customers.
- Collaborate with product line management and administration to prepare customer quotations.
- Successfully close BIOne orders and ensure customer satisfaction throughout the sales process.
- Actively participate in trade shows and stay informed on industry trends to maintain product competitiveness.
- Administration
- Draft and submit accurate quotations.
- Prepare weekly call reports and monthly sales forecasts.
- Maintain and update the computerized customer database.
- Complete and submit expense statements with supporting documents promptly.
- Compliance
- Perform all responsibilities in adherence to ISO standards and department procedures.
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Engineering) or equivalent experience.
- Experience
- 3–5 years of direct sales experience in the life sciences space.
- Prior upstream bioreactor experience (mammalian/insect cell culture or fermentation) is preferred.
- Proven experience in customer presentations and training.
- Skills
- High self-motivation with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Strong prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and CRM software.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- Travel
- Willingness to travel 50–75% throughout the assigned region.
Contact info
Benefits
- Base Salary plus Commission
- Medical & Dental Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
EEO policy
Distek, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. Please note that each resume is personally reviewed by a member of our hiring staff to ensure a thorough and fair selection process. Thank you for considering Distek, Inc. as your potential employer.
Please note that all offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory background check and passing a 10 Panel Drug test.