SMB Account Executive

Benchling • San Francisco, CA

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

Biotechnology is rewriting life as we know it, from the medicines we take, to the crops we grow, the materials we wear, and the household goods that we rely on every day. But moving at the new speed of science requires better technology. Benchling’s mission is to unlock the power of biotechnology. The world’s most innovative biotech companies use Benchling’s R&D Cloud to power the development of breakthrough products and accelerate time to milestone and market. Come help us bring modern software to modern science. ROLE OVERVIEW As an SMB Account Executive, you'll be responsible for driving new business within your territory — engaging small biotech and life sciences companies at the speed their science demands. You'll own the full sales cycle, from identifying and prospecting new accounts to closing deals. This is an ideal role for an early-career seller who's hungry to develop their craft, build pipeline from the ground up, and grow into a world-class enterprise seller.

Requirements

• You are drawn to our mission and you want to help Benchling win new business.
• You're coachable, competitive, and ready to build real sales skills in a market that matters.
• You take ownership, stay curious, and show up as a teammate.
• 1–3 years of experience as a Sales Development Representative, or 1–2 years of full-cycle sales experience — ideally in a SaaS or technology environment
• Life science background required — either a bachelor's degree in a life science discipline (e.g., molecular biology, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, biochemistry) or direct experience selling into pharma, biotech, or life science organizations)
• Demonstrated ability to prospect, build pipeline, and manage a sales cycle from open to close
• Ability to build a business case and influence purchasing decisions across scientific and business personas
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with a competitive drive to meet and exceed targets
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team

Nice To Haves

• Experience running product demos is a plus
• Familiarity with MEDDICC or similar sales methodology is a plus

Responsibilities

• Pipeline Generation: Own your pipeline from day one. Proactively identify and engage new business opportunities across your territory, connecting with multiple personas — from bench scientists to business stakeholders — using outbound outreach, events, and creative prospecting strategies.
• Sales Forecasting: Develop and maintain accurate sales forecasts (+/- 10% of goal), using data to inform your decision-making and drive consistent, predictable outcomes.
• Solution Selling: Learn and apply Benchling's value framework to tailor presentations and proposals to each prospect's unique scientific and business needs.
• Full-Cycle Selling: Run discovery, build a compelling business case, engage multiple stakeholders, navigate the buying process, and close new business agreements.
• Account Management: Work across scientific, technical, and business personas within each account to align Benchling's solutions with their R&D goals.
• Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success to ensure a seamless prospect experience and drive long-term customer satisfaction.
• Continuous Learning: Stay curious about industry trends, the competitive landscape, and the science our customers are doing. We'll invest in your development — you bring the drive.
• Process Excellence: Apply structured sales methodology (MEDDICC, Command of the Message, 3 Why's, Champion Building) to manage your pipeline with rigor. Keep Salesforce accurate and up to date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level