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Sales Development Representative

Benchling
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San Francisco, CA$55kfull-timePosted 9mo ago

About the role

Seeking a motivated Sales Development Representative with a passion for selling and prospecting, to build pipelines, qualify inbound leads, research companies, develop tailored pitches, and collaborate with account executives to drive outbound activities and event participation.

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), Postgraduate welcomed
  • Recent graduate or 1-2 years of internship / work experience in a Sales Development Representative, Business Development Representative function. Alternatively, strong interest in SDR role with some prior life sciences experience
  • Passionate about Benchling’s mission and the acceleration of life sciences research
  • Not afraid to pick up the phone and cold call
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • 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

Skills

Required:Sales prospectingCommunication skillsLife sciences knowledge

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Broad range of medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their dependents
  • Fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits
  • Four months of fully paid parental leave
  • 401(k) + Employer Match
  • Commuter benefits for in-office employees and a home office stipend for remote employees
  • Mental health benefits, including therapy and coaching, for employees and their dependents
  • Monthly Wellness stipend
  • Learning and development stipend
  • Generous and flexible vacation
  • Company-wide Summer & Winter holiday shutdown
  • Sabbaticals for 5-year and 10-year anniversaries
Last updated Jan 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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