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Account Executive, Chicago

10x Genomics Inc
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/25/2025 CLOSED ON 4/13/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive, Chicago position at 10x Genomics Inc?

Account Executive

The Account Executive in Chicago is a field-based position responsible for the overall success of our Chromium and Visium franchises and for driving Xenium consumables utilization within top- and mid-tier academic and government accounts. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge in Single Cell and Spatial profiling, demonstrating technical credibility to effectively consult with customers and influence key decisions on technology and product choices. A strong history of account relationships with key thought leaders in the Genomics space is essential. Additionally, the role requires strong business acumen to build successful account and territory plans, translating territory strategy into business results.

What you will be doing :

  • Strategic Account Planning : Develop and manage a territory plan to meet or exceed business goals.
  • Customer Consultation : Apply technical credibility to consult with customers on technology solutions.
  • Sales Management : Demonstrate funnel management skills with strong hunting / prospecting and closing skills. Consistently and accurately manage the sales process, including sales forecasting, pipeline management, and sales tracking through the use of the CRM system and other designated IT tools.
  • Customer Relationships : Establish trust with customers, understand their research needs and internal dynamics, and take a consultative selling approach to provide the right solutions. Ensure high customer satisfaction post-sale.
  • Market Knowledge : Develop deep knowledge of customer ecosystems and decision-makers. Stay up-to-date on research trends to identify high-value leads.
  • Team Coordination : Work effectively with sales and support teams,
  • Collaboration : Work closely with other roles, aligning internal responsibilities and goals, and leveraging experts to drive customer decisions and an exceptional customer experience from awareness through adoption and utilization.
  • Post-Purchase Support : Manage the customer relationship post-purchase to support ongoing consumables use and identify new and future research opportunities and needs.
  • Business Planning : Commit to rigorous business and territory planning, applying market and customer knowledge to ensure accurate and timely forecasting.
  • Market and Product Knowledge : Maintain current knowledge of genetic analysis markets, products, and buying practices required to effectively compete in the assigned territory.

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field; or the equivalent knowledge and experience.
  • Minimum of 6-8 years sales experience in Life Science, selling small to mid-sized capital and consumables, preferably in the academic, life sciences or biotechnology industries
  • Extensive knowledge of single cell and spatial biology tools applied to life science research.
  • Ability to travel as needed to be successful in this field based role.
  • Proven ability to establish long-term customer relationships and closing new business
  • Strong customer-facing skills including building trust, understanding needs, presenting solutions, and navigating research institutions and grant funding environment
  • Preferred Skills / Qualifications :

  • Masters or PhD in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field
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    Below is the base pay range for this full-time position. The actual base pay will depend on several factors unique to each candidate, including one's skills, qualifications, and experience. At 10x, base pay is also just one component of the Company's total compensation package. This role is also eligible for 10x's equity grants, its comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs, and its annual bonus program or sales incentive program. During the hiring process, your 10x recruiter can share more about the Company's total compensation package.

    Pay Range

    113,500 — $153,500 USD

    About 10x Genomics

    At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world.

    We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.

    Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough, there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference.

    Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation,or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

    10x does not accept unsolicited applicants submitted by third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resume or application submitted to 10x without a vendor agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of 10x, and 10x will not pay a placement fee.

    Salary : $113,500 - $153,500

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