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Illumina is looking for a strong Inside Sales Representative/Sales Development Representative with a track record of success to join our team!
The role includes but not limited to cold calls, set appointments and generate email outreach for the Illumina proteomics sales team, as well as qualifying inbound leads. The ISR is responsible for appointments being created, ensuring quality control, and tracking in our CRM.
Responsibilities:
- Engage target accounts via email, calls and other tactics to promote Illumina proteomics products and services with potential customers across the Americas region, using effective selling skills, active listening, proper terminology, approved product messaging, and approved promotional materials.
- Respond to inquiries and follow-up on Marketing qualified leads.
- Support regional field sales representatives with effective qualified lead identification, related research and smooth transition of the qualified lead to the field sales representative
- Set appointments/meetings related to qualified lead/opportunities for sales reps in the territories you support.
- Nurture leads and opportunities where potential customers expressed interest but were not ready to purchase at the time of initial contact.
- Plan and manage daily KPIs such as sales/support call activity to defined expectations
- Participate in team meetings and live training/meetings (when required)
- Achieve or exceed individual goals and collaborate with sales representatives to achieve and exceed targets.
- Document all outreach information in Salesforce system
Education and Experience:
- Typically requires Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
- B2B virtual/inside sales experience strongly desired, preferably in healthcare/Pharmaceutical sales
- Typically requires MS Word and Excel expertise.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel expertise
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- B2B virtual or inside sales experience
- Healthcare or pharmaceutical sales experience
Illumina Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Illumina and has not been reviewed or approved by Illumina.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical (HMO/PPO), dental, vision, mental health, life, and disability insurance with options such as FSAs/HSAs and wellness resources. Offerings are described as robust across regions with customization in certain locations.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include flexible schedules and remote work, PTO or flexible time off, paid holidays and sick leave, and volunteer time. Company-wide shutdowns during summer and winter add additional paid time away.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility assistance, adoption assistance, and reproductive health support alongside family medical leave. Paid parental leave is provided, with specifics varying by country and employment status.
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