Sr NGS Sales Specialist - SF

Twist Bioscience Open · verified Oct 6, 2026

San Francisco Senior Account Executive

At a glance

Senior Account Executive role at Twist Bioscience. San Francisco · $140,000–$175,000 base.

SalaryStated by Twist Bioscience

$140,000 – $175,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

RoleAccount Executive

SenioritySenior

LocationSan Francisco

Base pay$140,000–$175,000

PostedOct 2, 2026 · 4d ago

Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Hit quarterly and yearly revenue goals for sequencing products across your assigned territory
Build customer relationships at multiple levels, then negotiate supply agreements for new and existing business
Keep territory forecasts current and maintain accurate customer details in the CRM
Coordinate with product management, R&D and operations to shorten the path from sale to revenue
Track competitor moves, share customer feedback and product ideas internally, and represent the team at relevant trade shows

What you bring

At least five years selling life science reagents and solutions
A proven record of meeting financial goals across quarterly and annual periods
Hands-on sales experience with NGS target enrichment products and technical knowledge of NGS applications

Who this fits

This senior sales role suits someone who can combine technical NGS knowledge with consultative customer relationships and territory revenue ownership. The position is based in San Francisco.

From the employer

The Next Generation Sequencing Sales Specialist is responsible for delivering revenue and driving growth in their territory for Twist Bioscience sequencing products. (S)he is accountable for delivering accurate revenue forecasts throughout the fiscal year, enabling the executive team to monitor business performance and drive decision making. (S)he is required to maintain knowledge of competitor products and their commercial strategies, identifying and escalating their activities in a time bound manner. (S)he is also accountable for providing customer feedback on Twist Bioscience products in addition to identifying unmet customer needs that will enable the development of new and innovative products.

What You'll Be Doing:

Attain quarterly and annual revenue targets established from annual commission plans.
Deliver accurate and timely forecasts for their territory.
Develop and manage key relationships with new and existing customers at multiple organizational levels.
Develop contingency and risk mitigation plans for their region as necessary.
Develop and execute supply agreements to support new and existing business.
Work collaboratively with product management, R&D and operations to minimize time to revenue.
Maintain CRM database with up to date information
Represent the company at relevant tradeshows.
Maintain and raise awareness of the competitive landscape, provide customer feedback and introduce new product ideas to internal partners.
Additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring to the Team:

Proven track record of delivering financial targets on a quarterly and annual basis
5+ years of experience of selling life science reagents and solutions. Experience selling next generation sequencing target enrichment products essential.
Demonstrated technical knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing applications a necessity.
A background in technical sales and support or field applications is preferred.
Application of Salesforce.com is preferred.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

Demonstrated drive determination and self-motivation resulting in consistent achievement of financial results.
Demonstrated scientific problem solving skills.
Demonstrated technical depth in synthetic biology applications and workflows.
Excellent customer consultative selling skills.
Positive external and internal relationship management skills.
Ability to participate with others as a member of the team to ensure that demanding and difficult projects are handled smoothly and cooperatively.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Proven ability to thrive in a start-up/ change oriented environment.
Proven coaching, mentoring, team-building and leadership skills.
Proven as a strategic thinker, backed up by a track record of tactical execution.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S) from four year College or university preferred in Biology or similar field.

About Twist Bioscience

Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch, known as “writing” DNA. Just as children learn to both read and write, the next phase of development for the genomics revolution is the ability to write DNA.

At Twist Bioscience, we work in service of people who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, our unique silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers.

Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twist Bioscience Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law.

The base cash compensation for this California-based role is below. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for bonus, equity, and a generous benefits package. Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate skill, experience, expertise, and location and may vary from the amount listed above. Compensation may be different in other locations.San Francisco Bay Area Pay Range$140,000—$175,000 USD