Who Are We

Parse Biosciences is a global life sciences company whose mission is to accelerate progress in human health and scientific research. Empowering researchers to perform single cell sequencing with unprecedented scale and ease, our pioneering approach has enabled groundbreaking discoveries in cancer treatment, tissue repair, stem cell therapy, kidney and liver disease, brain development, and the immune system.

With technology developed at The University of Washington, Parse has raised over $100 million in capital and is now used by over 1,000 customers across the world. Our growing portfolio of products includes Evercode Whole Transcriptome, Evercode TCR, Gene Capture, and a data analysis solution.

Parse Biosciences is based in Seattle, Washington's vibrant South Lake Union district, where we recently opened a 34,000 square foot headquarters and state-of-the-art laboratory.

THE POSITION

As a Technical Sales Manager, you will be responsible for achieving sales objectives for our single cell RNA sequencing products through the development of new business and management of current customer accounts. You will be expected to create and execute a sales strategy across academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical accounts while working closely with Field Application Scientists and other Parse team members. Candidates should have strong technical skills, sales skills, the ability to develop and manage customer relationships, and a drive to overachieve. Gaining a deep understanding of the single cell market and Parse’s products will be critical to success.

TERRITORY AND TRAVEL

You will ideally be based anywhere within the Bay Area. The territory will mainly involve South San Francisco, the peninsula, and the south Bay, with potential travel to the Central Coast and Central Valley. It is estimated that 95% of your time will be within driving distance and not require overnight travel. There will be occasional travel to conferences and our HQ in Seattle, WA.

IN THIS POSITION, YOU WILL

Generate and manage both high volume and large complex sales
Ensure customers are satisfied and making rapid experimental progress
Develop, maintain, and grow repeat business while maintaining strong relationships
Prospect effectively to generate an immediate, medium, and long-term sales pipelines to ensure consistent quota obtainment
Negotiate and close deals while minimizing discounting
Effectively communicate technical advantages to customers
Develop a quarterly and yearly business plan that incorporates both strategic and tactical activities
Prioritize and qualify inbound leads
Provide management with insight on competition, market trends, and customer feedback
Manage your sales funnel with a high degree of accuracy
Leverage expertise of Field Application Scientists to support customers and drive sales
Leverage expertise of prospecting specialists to maximize customer meetings and drive new sales
Use CRM to manage and track deals
Continue to develop technical knowledge related to new, emerging, and related single cell research
Forecast projected sales in your territory
Display a high degree of professionalism both internally and externally

FOR THIS POSITION, WE LOOK FOR

Bachelors in biology/genomics or a related field. A Masters or PhD is a plus
Minimum of 3 years of relevant (RUO) sales experience (preferably in either Next Generation Sequencing, genomics, or single cell analysis)
Previous molecular biology lab experience is preferred
Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
Ability and willingness to travel in and around the Bay Area (and territory as outlined above) as well as occasional overnight travel (5-10%)

Parse Biosciences is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Parse Biosciences has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that applies to all employees regardless of work location, except as prohibited by applicable law. As such, newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated prior to commencing employment, subject to reasonable accommodation and other requirements of applicable federal, state, and local law. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final (or only) dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Exemptions will be considered for medical conditions/disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, observations, or practices.

Key words: account manager, sales representative, account executive, sales executive, territory manager, territory sales manager, sales specialist, inside sales

To meet the health and wellness needs of our team, Parse offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full time employees, including:

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx (prescription) coverage beginning on the 1st day of the month following your start date. Parse covers 90% of the monthly premiums for employees, and 60% for dependents.
A 401(k) program with no waiting period to participate
Basic life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage. Monthly premiums for both are covered at 100% by Parse.
Flexible spending account (FSA) options for medical, dependent care, and commuter expenses
A transportation program (Seattle only)
New hire equity grants
12 paid holidays annually
A generous time off policy

Market Pay Range - Exact compensation will be dependent on skills, education and experience relevant to the position

$120,000—$170,000 USD