Discovery AKTA Sales Specialist

Danaher · San Francisco, CA +3 more

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Role summary

Cytiva seeks a Discovery AKTA Sales Specialist to drive sales of chromatography systems and consumables across the Bay Area. The role combines technical consultation with customers, product demonstrations, and territory management to expand instrument, resin, and software business. Candidates need a life sciences degree, three years of scientific experience, and expertise in protein purification or chromatography workflows.

What they're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field
Minimum 3 years laboratory, research, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical experience
Strong understanding of protein purification, chromatography, or biologics workflows
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts to scientific audiences
Customer-focused with strong relationship-building and organizational skills
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
Ability to collaborate across sales, applications, service, and marketing teams

What you'll be doing

Partner with life science customers on chromatography workflows through product knowledge and technical consultation
Support product demonstrations, seminars, workshops, and customer training events
Generate new business and expand existing customer relationships for AKTA portfolio
Achieve annual sales targets while managing funnel and forecasting in Salesforce
Build relationships with key decision makers and laboratory stakeholders in Bay Area territory

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