Team Lead, Sales

Twist Bioscience

. Deliver sales performance by driving the team to attain and overachieve quarterly and annual financial targets.

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing sales strategies for SynBio products, with a strong focus on achieving financial targets and building customer relationships. Proven ability to lead and develop teams while maintaining a customer-centric approach in a dynamic market environment.

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Sales Strategy DevelopmentSynBio Product KnowledgeCRM Application (Salesforce.com)Financial Target AchievementTeam Leadership and Development

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Hard Skills

Sales Performance DeliverySynBio Applications KnowledgeRevenue ForecastingMarket PenetrationSupply Agreement Development

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsMotivation and CoachingStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

CRM (Salesforce.com)

Industry Keywords

SynBioBiologyHealthcare ApplicationsAgriculture ApplicationsIndustrial ChemicalsData Storage Applications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver sales performance by driving the team to attain and overachieve quarterly and annual financial targets.
Develop and execute sales strategies and tactics for the SynBio product portfolio.
Develop a customer-centric sales process and build understanding of customer needs and expectations.
Identify and penetrate new markets and accounts.
Sell the full Twist product line to existing accounts with teams across the organization.
Attain quarterly and annual revenue targets for SynBio products and services.
Drive efforts addressing customer needs and challenges to build trust.
Support the growth and development of direct reports.
Develop and implement hiring and training plans for the SynBio product portfolio.
Deliver accurate and timely revenue forecasts.
Monitor the competitive market landscape and provide customer feedback and product ideas.
Maintain the CRM database and ensure direct reports keep it up to date.
Develop and execute supply agreements for new and existing business.
Represent Twist Bioscience at trade shows, conferences, and events.
Travel approximately 50% domestically in the US.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch using a silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform for healthcare, agriculture, industrial chemicals, and data storage applications.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven track record of delivering financial targets on a quarterly and annual basis consistently.
Minimum 8 years of experience selling SynBio-focused products, in particular products for SynBio applications.
Knowledge of SynBio markets is essential.
Demonstrated technical knowledge of SynBio applications.
Application and experience in the use of CRMs (e.g., Salesforce.com) is a prerequisite.
Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S) from four year College or university preferred in Biology or similar field.
Demonstrated drive, determination and self-motivation resulting in consistent achievement of financial results.
Demonstrated scientific problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated technical depth in SynBio applications and workflows.
Positive external and internal relationship management skills.
Willingness and drive to develop necessary management skills for continued growth.
Ability motivate and coach direct reports for continued growth.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Proven ability to thrive in a start-up/change-oriented environment.
Proven as a strategic thinker, backed up by a track record of tactical execution.
Willingness to travel approximately 50% domestically in the US.