Technical Sales Consultant

Slingshot Biosciences is a fast‑growing life sciences company whose platform technology is transforming cell‑based applications with precision‑engineered cell mimics that serve as gold‑standard assay controls. The Technical Sales Consultant is responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying, qualifying, and converting leads into customers. As the first point of contact for many potential clients, you will promote Slingshot’s products and solutions while building strong relationships with researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals. Location/territory: We are hiring for multiple territories and ideally looking for individuals based in SanFrancisco, SanDiego, or WashingtonDC. Key Responsibilities Grow sales of Slingshot products through sales activities at customer locations in the territory, including biopharma, academic and diagnostic accounts. Conduct sales calls, vendor shows, lunch & learns, and other face‑to‑face sales activities in the territory. Travel in the territory as needed to reach target customers and accounts. Work independently or with teammates and distributors as needed to achieve business objectives, including building relationships with key distributors to get Slingshot products stocked on‑site where appropriate. Build and nurture relationships with flow cytometry core facilities and users in target accounts. Map out key functional groups using flow cytometry in target accounts, including cell therapy, biopharma, translational medicine, and diagnostics customers. Effectively communicate technical product information and match solutions to customer needs. Build schedule and cadence for call cycles at key accounts to ensure portfolio adoption in accounts across the territory. Maintain and manage a robust sales pipeline using CRM tools (Salesforce). Accurately track sales activities, follow‑ups, and account information to ensure effective progress toward goals. Work closely with inside sales, marketing, FAS and other partners to align strategies and support campaigns, including lead‑generation campaigns and attendance at regional flow cytometry association meetings. Partner with sales colleagues to coordinate efforts across national and global accounts, to harmonize strategies, increase networks and raise Slingshot Bio’s profile. Achieve or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets. Provide regular updates and reports on sales performance, market trends, and customer feedback. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred. 3+ years of sales experience, preferably in the biotech, life sciences, or healthcare industries. Strong understanding of life sciences tools and technologies, with a preference for background in flow cytometry and market knowledge in cell therapy or clinical diagnostics. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly. Highly organized with strong time‑management skills. Experience using CRM tools, analyzing sales data and trends in spreadsheets. A results‑driven mindset with a passion for contributing to a growing company. Salary range: $115,000 – $150,000 + commission + benefits. Slingshot Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Legal authorization to work is required for all roles. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with applicable laws in the country where the position is based. For U.S.-based roles, this includes completion of required employment eligibility verification. #J-18808-Ljbffr