Regional Sales Manager – Territory: ANZ and India

Regional Sales Manager - Territory: ANZ and India

Pacific Biosciences (NASDAQ: PACB) is helping scientists forge a better understanding of biology by providing a unique long-read sequencing technology that generates more complete and accurate data, giving them more insights. Our sequencing systems allow scientists to characterize genomes, transcriptomes, and epigenomes from any organism. Scientists use our technology in areas such as human biomedical research, plant and animal sciences, and microbiology and infectious disease studies. Become part of the new paradigm in long-read sequencing and help shape the future of genomic study by joining the PacBio team. 

Description:

• Directly responsible for sales objectives, customer satisfaction and customer relations in the defined territory
• Qualify  and develop  opportunities  within  the  territory  as   well  as  maintain  and  grow  the existing customer base
• Develop and execute territory and account specific sales plans that exceed assigned territory revenue targets
• Establish and build relationships with key decision makers and economic buyers
• Effectively  work as  a  team  player  with  our  sales  channel  partners  to  ensure  they  are  up  to date  with PacBio technology. Able to motivate and mentor Sales Channel Partner team members to achieve PacBio sales target and support requirements.
• Utilize and maintain CRM system (ie SFDC) to effectively communicate within internal organization
• Responsible  for  accurately  forecasting  territory  revenue  and  sufficiently  documenting  within CRM
• Ensure  annual  sales  objectives  are  exceeded  and  territory  will  generate  continued  positive growth
• Coordinate the sales, marketing and service and applications support efforts by our distributors/dealers in the defined territories
• Develop and execute a business plan(s) to meet annual fiscal sales goals and long term growth at the specific key accounts
• Will be recognized as the lead representative for Pacific Biosciences for the territory assigned and will be looked on by the customer as the key consultative and operational point of contact.
• Conduct effective customer presentations/seminars to provide updates and maintain communications..
• Identify and communicate best practices derived from key account experience to cross-pollinate into programs that can serve as tools and training for the general sales team
• Provide general intelligence on key competitors
• Work effectively with PacBio sales operations, marketing, customer support, technical support, and legal department to ensure customer satisfaction
• Coordinates, facilitates and presents the quarterly forecast for the business. Responsible for weekly meetings to understand variance to forecast and presents MCF (Major customer forecast) and MBF (Managers binding forecast) to APAC General Manager
• Facilitate forecasting calls to develop consistent forecasting methodology
• Facilitate the key account plan documents for viewing by management
• Work with sales and marketing teams to assess and develop tactics for penetration of accounts with high throughput sequencing platforms
• Help out in other territories as required and requested by your Manager

Position Requirements:

• Significant territory management and sales experience in high end capital instrumentation and consumables is required
• Previous experience in managing multi-million dollar accounts and track record of continued growth
• 7+ years or equivalent direct sales with preferably management experience directly selling into the life sciences and clinical research markets required
• Competitive nature and proven track record of high capital sales success
• Scientific or Technical Degree is required, advanced degree preferred
• Ability to engage and build relationships at the highest level within customer organizations is critical (President/CEO, CTO/CSO and CFO and other key influencers)
• Ability to integrate and be accepted as a consultative resource for key decision makers within large organizations and build and implement a strategic business plan that will result in continued growth and solid customer relations
• High scientific aptitude with understanding of scientific applications and technology developments as it relates to customer requirements as well as the potential competitive landscape
• Strategically minded with ability to work independently and highly adaptable
• Comfort and acumen for public speaking and the ability to deliver key presentations
• Strong communication and partnering skills with ability to operate as a team player
• Role will require 50% travel at a minimum

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national  origin,  protected  veteran status, or  on  the  basis  of  disability, gender  identity, and sexual orientation.