Our north star is to make healthcare more accessible around the world. We are doing this by advancing cell biology to develop innovative solutions for human health.
Founded in 2012, and located in one of the largest biotech hubs in the world, Slingshot Biosciences is a growing life sciences company with a platform technology and paradigm-shifting mission to make synthetic cells the gold standard for all cell-based applications. We currently have a suite of products that allow for rapid, stable instrument deployment and are poised to make headway into clinical markets with controls for engineered cell therapies.
At Slingshot, we value diversity and believe that a variety of backgrounds and experiences leads to more innovative ideas and a better understanding of our customers. Passion is at the core of our values, and employees are encouraged to pursue their passions in their work and contribute to the company's overall mission.
We desire motivated team members who appreciate the freedom to be creative and think outside the box to solve problems. We offer an environment where employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, and have the ability to quickly contribute new ideas and iterate on current processes. In everything we do, we are dedicated to delivering top-quality products and services to our customers which ultimately makes a significant impact on patient care.
The Sales Operations Specialist is a critical role responsible for optimizing the sales process, ensuring data accuracy, and driving operational excellence to support Slingshot Biosciences' growth. Reporting directly to the VP of Strategic Accounts, this individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to improve sales efficiency, enhance reporting, and deliver insights that inform strategic decisions.
This position is ideal for a self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for life sciences who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage and optimize Salesforce to ensure accurate tracking of sales activities, leads, and customer interactions.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights into sales performance, pipeline health, and forecast accuracy.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency of the sales cycle.
- Help triage incoming leads across all channels including marketing leads, inbound web chats, emails, and phone calls.
- Coordinate and assist with the onboarding and training of new sales team members.
- Monitor and maintain data integrity in sales systems, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
- Prepare and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales reports to the VP, Strategic Accounts, and executive leadership.
- Partner with sales, marketing, and customer success teams to align goals and optimize lead conversion strategies.
- Act as a liaison between sales and other departments, facilitating smooth communication and process alignment.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of sales campaigns, pricing strategies, and incentive programs.
- Support account activities, including vendor registration, case management, distributor support, prospecting, contract support, and client engagement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
- 2-3 years of sales ops experience, preferably in the biotech, life sciences, or healthcare industries.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly.
- Highly organized and detail oriented with strong time management skills.
- Experience using CRM tools like Salesforce and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace (G-Suite).
- A results-driven mindset with a passion for contributing to a growing company.
Our salary ranges are calculated by role and level. Your position within that range will be determined by your job-related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant education, and training/certifications. In addition to those factors, we also examine internal equity as well as consider current market rate, and title may be assessed one level lower or higher accordingly. After you join the company your performance, contributions, and results along with business and organizational needs will affect your base salary. The base salary range for this full-time position is between $85,000 - $110,000 + equity + benefits.
What we offer at Slingshot:
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Stock Option Plan
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick)
- Family Leave
- Life Insurance
- Fully stocked break room with food, snacks and beverages
Slingshot Biosciences requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation. Proof of such vaccination will be required as part of the hiring process.
Slingshot Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
