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About us:

NRGene Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of NRGene Ltd., a publicly traded Israeli company (TASE: NRGN). NRGene’s mission is to develop better crops for agriculture, by applying the most advanced genomic analysis technology to accelerate natural breeding (non-GMO). NRGene Canada is based in Saskatchewan and operates as an R&D center that focuses on using NRGene’s technology for local applications such as genotyping, and the development of new traits in major crops and organisms.

About this position:

We are looking for a savvy, polished, quota-carrying Sales & Business Development Manager (North America) to manage the accounts in North America. Responsibility includes expanding the activity with current accounts and establishing long-term relationships with new ones. The sales & Business Development Director will have the opportunity to prospect within the territory.

* This is an on-site position in Saskatoon, SK, Canada and it is open for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and legal work permit holders of Canada (No exceptions).

* NRGene Canada is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We will evaluate the qualification of applicants without any discrimination.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and completes Business Development action plan.
• Follow up with existing accounts for upscale activity.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to identify new accounts and validate them.
• Collaborate with the technical sales team to define customer needs and match them with NRGene’s offering.
• Meets sales and business development financial objectives by forecasting requirements and preparing annual budgets.
• Negotiate quotes and establish legal agreements.
• Establish long-term relations with the customer’s team and promote sale activity.
• Frequent travel throughout North America is a key component of the role of meeting with potential clients, following up with customers, and attending key conferences.

Our Ideal team member:

Education and Experience:

• At least ~5 years of experience in a similar role in the agriculture/Life Science industry
• Proven successful experience with selling processes, account management of large, multinational customers
• Comprehensive knowledge of genomics and NGS
• Available for frequent travel mostly North American region
• Experience in team management and process leadership
• Relevant academic background – BSc in Computational Biology / Bioinformatics / Biology/ Life Sciences/ Medicine

Skills

• Fast learner, independent, creative and able to work in a highly dynamic environment
• Excellent listening & negotiation skills
• Demonstrated use of interpersonal skills, persistent and well organized
• Able to positively interact with team members locally and remotely
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Fluent in English

Location:​ Canada

If you want to join a top-notch company and are looking for an interesting and challenging position,
please send your CV to [email protected]