Enterprise Account Executive

We are rebuilding biotech for the AI era.

When a breakthrough is delayed, the world waits. Getting a molecule from discovery to patients, or a crop from lab to field, involves thousands of slow, manual, disconnected steps. AI has the potential to change this, compressing decades of R&D work into years. But that only happens when clean, structured scientific data and AI are built into how science gets done.

Benchling is the AI platform for biotech R&D. Scientists use Benchling to design experiments, capture structured data, and run AI agents and models directly in their workflows. Over 200,000 scientists around the world trust Benchling to power their most important work, from academic labs to Sanofi, Moderna, and more than half of the world's top 50 biopharma.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Enterprise Account Executive to join our Central European Enterprise team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving new business into different lines of business within your designated 1-3 of the Top 50 global accounts, focusing on building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across various personas within an account (IT, Science/R&D, Data Science). You will play a crucial role in expanding our customer base and ensuring successful sales outcomes through effective pipeline generation and accurate sales forecasting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pipeline Generation:  Creating 80% of your pipeline by identifying new business opportunities and engaging with multiple personas within the prospect/customer base in partnership with your SDR. Utilize various strategies and tools to generate leads and move them through the sales cycle.

• Sales Forecasting: Develop and maintain accurate sales forecasts (+/- 10% of goal), leveraging data to inform decision-making and ensure predictable revenue outcomes with the goal of consistent attainment of revenue targets.

• Solution Selling: Effectively communicate the value of our platform, tailoring presentations and proposals to meet the specific needs of each prospect.

• Negotiation and Closing: Lead negotiations with potential clients, by thoughtfully addressing key stakeholders including multiple personas and CxO in the buyer journey, while navigating organizational complexities, addressing objections and securing new business agreements.

• Account Management: Work across multiple personas within an account to understand their unique needs and align Benchling’s solutions with their business objectives.

• Collaboration: Partner with internal teams (marketing, product, customer success, etc) and external teams (GSIs, AWS, etc) to ensure a seamless experience for clients and drive long-term customer satisfaction.

• Continuous Learning: Stay informed about industry trends, competitors, and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge in the market. You are a curious learner who is striving to elevate their craft to the next level.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

You are drawn to our mission and you want to help Benchling win new business across your respective accounts. You are committed to working in a collaborative environment, working together as a team. You have a love for working in a fast-paced startup/pre IPO environment and taking the initiative to get stuff done and try new things. You are passionate about powering new possibilities in biotech faster. 

• Proven experience as a global enterprise/major accounts seller, preferably within a data management, workflow SaaS or technology-driven environment that sells to multiple personas across IT & various Line of business.

• Demonstrated ability to drive pipeline generation and manage complex sales cycles of 7+ figure deals.

• Strong sales forecasting skills with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.

• Demonstrated success in selling products or solutions that typically fall outside of pre-established budgets, with a proven ability to build a compelling business case and influence purchasing decisions.

• Experience working with diverse pe