Inside Sales Director, EMEAI

Oxford Nanopore Technologies: Our goal is to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere. The company has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster, information rich, accessible and affordable molecular analysis.

The first application is DNA/RNA sequencing, and the technology is in development for the analysis of other types of molecules including proteins. The technology is used to understand and characterise the biology of humans and diseases such as cancer, plants, animals, bacteria, viruses, and whole environments.

With a thriving culture of ambition and strong innovation goals, Oxford Nanopore is a UK headquartered company with global operations and customers in more than 125 countries.

We're looking for a highly motivated and transformational Inside Sales Director EMEAI to join our ambitious team. Reporting to the VP Sales EMEAI, this individual will have a meaningful impact on our inside sales strategy through the mentoring and leadership of the Inside Sales team, supported by the customer services and technical support teams. This is a hybrid role, with regular travel to our Oxford office.

The Details...

Responsibilities include:

• Craft, develop and implement a distinct vision and sales plan.
• Lead and motivate the Inside Sales team to achieve targets through lead conversion.
• Effectively communicate the agreed and shared sales vision and targets to your teams.
• Lead the team in using company processes, tools, and resources optimally to contribute to overall sales outcomes.
• Develop your team through mentoring and coaching, to ensure outstanding opportunities and a healthy sales organisation.
• Involve people and teams in finding new ways to achieve agreed goals.
• Encourage others to take qualified risks when necessary.

What We're Looking For...

• A PhD or MSc, or equivalent experience within genomics, genetics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in inside sales leadership, particularly within the genetics market.
• Outstanding communication and people skills.
• Experience defining and implementing sales strategies.
• Capacity to predict and get ready for market trends.
• Strong critical thinking and vision-setting abilities.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Experience in developing high-performing teams.
• Dedication to achieving ambitious business objectives.
• Happy to come to our site in Oxford regularly.

If you are looking to utilise your skills to really make a difference to humankind, then consider joining our team and apply today!

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.