Sales Executive / Business Development Executive

Role Description This part-time, remote Sales Executive / Business Development Executive role focuses on growing engagement and partnerships across the nucleic acids community. The role involves identifying and nurturing relationships with academic, industry, and nonprofit stakeholders, including potential sponsors, collaborators, and member organizations. Day-to-day tasks include prospecting and outreach, presenting network offerings, managing follow-ups, and maintaining accurate records of contacts and opportunities. The position also supports the promotion of events and initiatives, contributes to outreach materials, and gathers feedback from partners to inform future activities. The Sales Executive / Business Development Executive works closely with the leadership team to help shape and implement sustainable growth strategies for the network.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in sales, business development, or partnership-building, including lead generation, relationship management, and closing agreements.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and community outreach, ideally across academic, industry, or scientific networks.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences and explain value propositions clearly.
• Organizational and planning abilities, including managing multiple opportunities, tracking activities, and meeting agreed timelines.
• Comfort working remotely with digital tools (CRM systems, online communication platforms, and collaboration software).
• Knowledge or interest in life sciences, biotechnology, or nucleic acid research is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and contribute constructively to a collaborative, inclusive team environment.
• Relevant education or equivalent experience in business, marketing, life sciences, or a related field is an advantage.