Vice President Worldwide Sales
Tigard, OR, United States
The core goal of Araceli Biosciences is to accelerate drug discovery by bringing advanced, AI-driven tools to market. We are passionate about our customers’ success and that drives everything we do. To help our customers accelerate discovery Araceli is building a dynamic, fast paced team whose goal is to drive the drug discovery revolution.
Araceli is looking for a VP of Sales who will operate in a working leadership role. The primary job responsibilities of the VP Sales role include development and execution of strategic and tactical selling plans and programs. Araceli is a startup environment that is in a newly-commercial phase of growth. We develop, market and distribute best-in-class high throughput imaging systems and software for use in life science research and pharmaceutical drug discovery. This role reports to the CEO.
Roles And Responsibilities
Manage worldwide sales teams, overseeing customer relationship management, owing company sales targets, reaching company sales goals, and generating and managing the selling pipeline for growth
Engage at both a strategic and tactical level – this is a working manager role
Develop and deploy selling strategies and customer engagement for newly introduced hardware, software, consumables, services, and applications
Manage appropriate pricing and margin, recognizing the value that Araceli products bring to our customers
Manage and grow field application scientists, inside sales support, field service, and other selling and service roles
Work closely with product marketing to ensure that product features, pricing, marketing materials, and promotional activities are properly prioritized to best support the needs of customers and of the selling organization
Maintain communication with key customers and industry leaders at Centers of Excellence and Beta sites
Create and maintain customer relationships that are collaborative and supportive of the growth of the Araceli brand and products
Act as a voice of customer as appropriate, manage follow-up and complaint resolution in a timely manner
Establish metrics to measure selling effectiveness and drive improvements.
Manage and minimize the sales cycle timeline, while implementing tracking mechanisms for the management of the opportunity funnel
Prospect for new opportunities to develop new leads and sell products and services
Required Education And Experience
Minimum 10 years of sales experience at life science platform companies in cell analysis, software, or instrumentation
Experience managing a sales team spread across diverse geographies including US and Europe
Advanced science degree ideal but not required
Strong technical understanding of high content screening, drug discovery, cell analysis and/or cellular imaging
Strong science fluency and ability to establish and maintain credibility with internal and external technical and business experts
Previous experience with capital equipment sales to the laboratory environment
Experience with selling software within the life sciences industry
Experience working with marketing, service, assay development, engineering, and software development to aid the company in optimal portfolio decision making
Experience gathering customer feedback and effectively communicating technical user requirements for instrument, software, and other product roadmaps
Experience developing and deploying selling strategies on a regional and key customer basis
Skilled in early product commercialization and developing and continually refining a commercial strategy to take advantage of evolving market opportunities
Deep understanding and background in customer service and support in the scientific and laboratory markets
Strong time and project management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Take initiative and have a strong growth mindset
Ability to travel 40% or as required in the US and Europe for customer sales meetings, trade shows, and other travel requirements
Must be willing to be in Tigard, Oregon corporate office on a regular, as needed basis
Job Location:
This position is remote with occasional travel to our Tigard, Oregon headquarters. The ideal candidate lives and works in one of the leading life science hubs within the US. Ideal home base locations include Boston, San Francisco or San Diego. Other areas will be considered.
Araceli Offers
A competitive salary with bonus, commensurate with experience. Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, 401(k) match, stock compensation, company holidays and 3 weeks of PTO.
Araceli is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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