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Sales Development Representative

Benchling· Sales
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Hybrid (Zurich)Full-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

Seeking a passionate and motivated Sales Development Representative to build pipeline, qualify leads, and drive outbound prospecting activities in the biotech sector.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in life sciences required (e.g. molecular biology, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, biochemistry)
  • Recent graduate or 1-2 years of internship / work experience in a Sales Development Representative, Business Development Representative function

Skills

Required:Prospecting and Lead GenerationCommunication Skills in English and French

Benefits

  • 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)
Last updated Jan 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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