Illumina · 2 days ago
Sr. District Sales Manager - Midwest
Illumina is expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. The Sr. District Sales Manager will lead and direct the sales team, ensure revenue and forecasting accuracy, and develop business plans to meet budgetary goals.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Ownership and responsibility of the district revenue and forecasting
Routinely and accurately forecast customer demand (i.e., product quantities and dollars, orders, shipments)
Ensure that sales staff achieves their forecasts, follows company guidelines/practices/policies, and provide timely development plans to correct for underperformance
Responsible for ensuring that all documentation tools (ie Salesforce.com) is completely utilized, updated, and compliant with company policies and practices
Develop, implement and monitor of the district business plan to meet assigned budget
Responsible for the recruitment, development, retention and management of the district sales team
Responsible for the direction, support and motivation of the district sales team to meet agreed targets and objectives
Responsible for ensuring that Illumina’s commitment to customer satisfaction is performed, delivered, and constantly improved
Coordinate and/or supervise technical/sales/administrative training for the district sales team
Ensure that Illumina’s values are followed by all staff
Monitor, assist, set standards, and evaluate the district sales team performance utilizing Illumina’s performance management tools
Establish territory quotas and achieve the quarterly and annual sales and profit plan as assigned
Routinely forecast, monitor, and control selling and other expenses for the district within assigned expense budgets
To ensure a high level of liaison with other departments (e.g., Marketing, Customer Solutions) and local sales team & staff to ensure coordination of activities and understanding of common goals
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 12+ years of sales experience in the Life Science industry
A minimum of 1-3 years of sales management experience in the Life Science industry
A solid understanding of genetics and genomics
Strong competency in working in a matrixed environment
Capital sales experience
Must be able to engage at a high level
Ability to effectively communicate and influence internal and external audiences, using both oral and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of the local genomics landscape
Preferred
Requires Bachelor's, may require an advanced degree (Master's), in applicable field or equivalent
Typically has 12+ years of direct work experience, with 3-6 years of Management experience
Managers at this level may become involved in elevated issues arising from daily activities
Applies broad management, functional expertise/knowledge to subordinates managers and staff members
Will have developed key relationships with important customers and suppliers
Benefits
Access to genomics sequencing
Family planning
Health/dental/vision
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Company
Illumina
Illumina is an innovative technology and revolutionary assays aiming the analyze genetic variation and function.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.28BKey Investors
Bank of America
2024-09-06Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-01-04Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2000-07-28IPO
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