Director of Sales, Commercial Accounts
At a glance
Leadership Sales Leadership role at Life Science Connect. Cranberry Township · full-time.
Pay not stated
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Find and win new life science clients through targeted prospecting and relationship building
- Assess prospect needs, then match media, data, and event offerings to their business goals
- Lead executive presentations that explain the value and growth potential of proposed solutions
- Move opportunities from first contact through proposals, negotiation, and onboarding before handoff
- Keep the pipeline qualified and forecast results accurately against revenue targets
What you bring
- At least seven years of B2B sales experience, ideally in life sciences, digital media, or a related field
- A record of turning cold outreach into closed and expanding business relationships
- Strong command of consultative selling and enterprise purchasing processes
- A bachelor’s degree is required, while an advanced degree is an added advantage
Who this fits
This role suits a senior, entrepreneurial seller who enjoys prospecting, consultative conversations, and building new enterprise relationships. You’ll work with marketing, client success, insights, and senior account leaders to move early relationships into ongoing portfolio management. The position is based in Cranberry Township, United States, and does not offer visa sponsorship.
From the employer
About Us
Life Science Connect creates B2B Platforms designed to connect life science professionals with the information, people, and organizations that can help them advance their lifesaving and life-improving therapies. These connection platforms enable the collaboration needed to rapidly bring these therapies to market. Our work is not just about media; it’s about building the crucial connections that drive medical innovation forward.
Through strategic content delivery, data-driven insight, and a platform built for genuine engagement, we help suppliers reach and build relationships with buyers across the full life sciences ecosystem, from early drug discovery through development, clinical trials, manufacturing, and commercialization. By aligning visibility and intent with action, we help clients connect their brand media investment to demand generation and sales pipeline and position themselves to influence the market in ways that create lasting impact.
Position Overview
The Director of Sales, Commercial Accounts, plays a critical role in expanding Life Science Connect’s client base by identifying, engaging, and converting new enterprise accounts. This position focuses on developing relationships with marketing and commercial leaders within life science organizations that have not yet partnered with Life Science Connect. The ideal candidate will be an entrepreneurial sales professional who thrives on prospecting, consultative selling, and growing early-stage relationships into strategic partnerships before transitioning accounts to long-term portfolio management.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategies to identify and acquire new client relationships within the life sciences ecosystem.
- Conduct needs assessments with prospective clients to align Life Science Connect’s media, data, and event solutions to their business objectives.
- Deliver compelling value propositions and presentations that demonstrate how Life Science Connect can drive client growth.
- Manage the early stages of the client lifecycle — from initial contact through proposal, negotiation, and onboarding — before transitioning accounts to senior portfolio management.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, client success, and insights teams to support tailored go-to-market strategies.
- Maintain a pipeline of qualified opportunities and forecast performance against sales goals with precision and accountability.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strategic prospecting and consultative selling skills with a focus on value-based engagement.
- Strong understanding of the B2B marketing and sales funnel, and experience engaging decision-makers across marketing and commercial functions.
- Ability to qualify opportunities, manage multiple priorities, and deliver against defined revenue targets.
- Confidence in representing Life Science Connect’s brand and solutions in executive-level conversations.
- Collaboration skills to ensure seamless handoff and relationship continuity with senior account leaders
Qualifications
- 7+ years of B2B sales experience, preferably within life sciences, digital media, or related industries.
- Demonstrated success acquiring and growing new business relationships from cold prospecting to close.
- Deep understanding of consultative sales techniques and enterprise buying processes.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus.
Be a key part of a growing growth team, shaping the future of a proactive and growing company with a profound mission.
Work with a talented, disciplined, and passionate team dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions that truly make a difference.
The opportunity to make a significant impact on an industry that improves the lives of millions.
Competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.
Life Science Connect offers a generous compensation package. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy:
Medical/vision/prescription/dental coverage for you and your family
100% company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
100% company-paid life insurance
401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
15 vacation days and 6 personal days on day 1
13 company-paid holidays
We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role
To view all our job postings and showcases for some of our employees, visit: https://lifescienceconnect.com/careers/.
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