Technical Sales Specialist (Gene Therapy)

About the Role Sartorius seeks a Technical Sales Specialist (Gene Therapy) to drive sales growth across the West Coast by promoting our Advanced Therapy Solutions portfolio to biopharma, biotech, CDMO, academic, and hospital accounts. This remote-based role requires strong territory management, deep customer engagement, and effective use of SFDC for sales planning. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to stay current with industry trends and seed opportunities for sustained growth while located within commutable distance to San Francisco, CA.

What You'll Do

• Drive sales and revenue growth by actively promoting gene therapy focused products and services across an assigned territory, product portfolio, or key accounts
• Execute focused territory growth strategies in alignment with sales leadership
• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities using strategic planning and CRM tools; own leads, opportunities, and pipeline visibility in SFDC
• Build and sustain long-term relationships with scientists, researchers, and executive decision-makers
• Deliver compelling sales presentations, proposals, and pricing solutions; drive conversions
• Collaborate cross-functionally to grow strategic accounts and accelerate revenue
• Provide technical and commercial support to advance customer success across relevant products and processes
• Champion the launch and adoption of new products and services, driving implementation
• Maintain a competitive edge by tracking market trends and emerging technologies
• Travel up to 50% within the territory to engage customers and support initiatives

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Engineering
• 3+ years in the gene therapy field with hands-on exposure to cell culture media, transfection workflows, monolith chromatography, and TFF; familiarity with LNP technologies is a plus
• 1+ years of customer-facing experience; sales or public-speaking experience beneficial
• Practical experience with Salesforce (SFDC) and other CRM systems
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities

Nice to Have

• Advanced Degree
• High self-motivation, energy, and independence; ability to take ownership
• Experience collaborating within cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel
• Alignment with Sartorius core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $105,000 – $155,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications
• Commissions generally up to 30% of base salary plus auto allowance
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and more