Sales Development Representative - Bilingual Job at Benchling (Zurich)

Job Description

Biotechnology is rewriting life as we know it, from the medicines we take, to the crops we grow, the materials we wear, and the household goods that we rely on every day. But moving at the new speed of science requires better technology. Benchling’s mission is to unlock the power of biotechnology. The world’s most innovative biotech companies use Benchling’s R&D Cloud to power the development of breakthrough products and accelerate time to milestone and market. Come help us bring modern software to modern science. We are looking for a passionate and motivated Sales Development Representative with a love for selling and a tenacious and methodical approach to prospecting.

Job Responsibility

Create a fantastic first impression with prospects and customers while building pipeline for Account Executives
Follow up and qualify inbound requests and MQLs, via the telephone and email, for scientific fit
Organize, categorize, and prioritize sales leads in Salesforce and measure lead conversion and performance against quota
Leverage prospecting tools to research companies and identify key decision makers at new accounts
Develop customized pitches for different target accounts and personas
Work with Account Executives to drive outbound prospecting activities, including cold calling, emailing, and communicating our value proposition to decision makers
Work with the field marketing and sales teams to drive attendance at Benchling field events such as executive dinners and happy hours
Staff tradeshows and follow-up on leads collected at the Benchling booth

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in life sciences required (e.g. molecular biology, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, biochemistry), Postgraduate welcomed
Recent graduate or 1-2 years of internship / work experience in a Sales Development Representative, Business Development Representative function
Passionate about Benchling’s mission and the acceleration of life sciences research
Not afraid to pick up the phone and cold call in French
Strong verbal and written communication skills in French and English
Persistent, self-motivated, and willing to go beyond strict job responsibilities
Driven to meet/exceed goals with a proven history of consistent high achievement
Gritty and resourceful
Methodical and disciplined work ethic
Language Requirements: English AND French

What we offer

Competitive salary and equity
Fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits
Four months of fully paid parental leave
Home office stipend
Mental health benefits + wellness stipend
Learning and development reimbursement
25 days vacation days + public holidays
Company-wide Summer & Winter holiday shutdown
Sabbaticals for 5-year and 10-year anniversaries
Remote perks including travel to hubs
In-office perks (Zurich Only - In Office)
Commuter benefits (Zurich Only - In Office)

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