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SMB Account Executive

Benchling· Sales
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Hybrid (Zurich, Switzerland)Full-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

We are rebuilding biotech for the AI era. Benchling is an AI platform for biotech R&D, helping scientists design experiments, capture structured data, and run AI in their workflows. The SMB Account Executive drives new business in the EMEA territory, building relationships across multiple personas, generating pipeline, forecasting, and closing deals.

Responsibilities

  • Pipeline Generation: Enthusiastically creating and driving your own pipeline by identifying new business opportunities and engaging multiple personas from scientists to C-suite. Utilize various strategies and tools to generate leads and move them through the sales cycle.
  • Sales Forecasting: Develop and maintain accurate sales forecasts (+/- 10 of goal), leveraging data to inform decision-making and ensure predictable revenue outcomes with the goal of consistent attainment of revenue targets.
  • Solution Selling: Effectively communicate the value of our platform, tailoring presentations and proposals to meet the specific needs of each prospect.
  • Platform Demonstrations: Running Benchling platform demonstrations aligned to a clear customer problem statement and a Benchling proven solution to potential clients to help clients understand the value of Benchling to them specifically.
  • Negotiation and Closing: Lead negotiations with potential clients, by thoughtfully addressing key stakeholders including multiple personas and CxO in the buyer journey, while navigating organizational complexities, addressing objections and securing new business agreements.
  • Account Engagement: Work across multiple personas within an account to understand their unique needs and align Benchling’s solutions with their business objectives.
  • Collaboration: Partner with internal teams (marketing, product, customer success, etc) and Channel to ensure a seamless experience for clients and drive long-term customer satisfaction.
  • Continuous Learning: Stay informed about industry trends, competitors, and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge in the market.
  • Process: Drive the sales process through Pipeline Generation (PG), 3 Why’s, Champion Building, MEDDIC, Command of the Message, etc. Maintain account integrity and opportunity data within company systems; Salesforce

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree - life sciences major is required.
  • 1-3 years of experience as an Account Executive, Field Application Scientist, Account Manager. Sales Development Background highly appreciated.
  • Demonstrable history of consistently achieving or exceeding ambitious sales targets.
  • Knowledge of the life sciences industry, including: R&D, and/or IT functions is required.
  • Curiosity, creativity, and persistence. You should be excited to collaborate with customers as a thought partner.
  • Dynamic communication skills and the versatility to connect effectively with a range of stakeholders, including scientists, team project leads and executives in industry.

Benefits

  • Full-time employees outside the U.S. enjoy a comprehensive benefits program tailored to their region of residence.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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