Technical Sales Specialist – Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) – Madrid, Spain

As a Technical Sales Specialist at Illumina in Madrid, you will drive the adoption of genomic applications across diverse sectors including research, clinical, and applied genomics. This field-based role involves partnering with the commercial team to deliver innovative Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) solutions, providing in-depth technical consultations, and conducting training sessions. You will leverage your scientific expertise and consultative approach to build strong customer relationships, identify market opportunities, and achieve sales targets, ultimately contributing to life-changing discoveries in human health.

Must Have

• Deliver in-depth technical consultations on NGS applications, assay design, and data interpretation.
• Support customers in implementing workflows and solutions effectively.
• Conduct training sessions for customers and colleagues on NGS applications and library preparation workflows.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams for seamless communication and comprehensive account management.
• Stay ahead of market trends and identify new opportunities for Illumina technologies.
• Leverage technical expertise to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, turning them into long-term partners.
• Reside in the Madrid area or within one hour’s travel distance.
• Fluent in both Spanish and English.
• Flexibility to travel (approximately 60%).

Good to Have

• PhD in Genomics, Life Sciences, Medical, or Health Care disciplines.
• Prior sales experience.

Perks & Benefits

• Flexible time off
• Private medical insurance
• Compassion and care time off
• Leisure travel insurance
• Pension
• Employee stock purchasing program
• Volunteer time off

Technical Sales Specialist – Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) – Madrid, Spain

Field-based role with an average travel requirement of 60%

Candidates must reside in the Madrid area or within one hour’s travel distance

As a Technical Sales Specialist here at Illumina in Madrid, you will play a pivotal role in advancing genomic applications across diverse sectors, including research, clinical, applied genomics, and service providers. You will partner closely with our commercial team to deliver innovative solutions in areas such as transcriptomics, oncology, genetic disease testing, microbiology, and agrigenomics. This is a customer-facing role where your scientific expertise and consultative approach will help shape the future of genomic science.

Illumina's employee benefits are industry-leading and include flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off, and much more!

Why You

You are passionate about genomics and eager to apply your technical knowledge in a dynamic, customer-focused environment. You bring a strong background in molecular biology and NGS, ideally supported by a PhD in Genomics, Life Sciences, Medical, or Health Care disciplines. You are fluent in both Spanish and English and thrive in roles that combine scientific expertise with relationship-building. While prior sales experience is not essential, you are motivated by objectives and excited to join a customer-facing position. Flexibility to travel (approximately 60%) is key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Technical Expertise

• Deliver in-depth technical consultations on NGS applications, assay design, and data interpretation.
• Support customers in implementing workflows and solutions effectively.

Training and Education

• Conduct training sessions for customers and colleagues on NGS applications and library preparation workflows.
• Empower others with the knowledge to harness the power of genomics.

Collaboration and Account Management

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, service, support, channel partners, and marketing.
• Ensure seamless communication and comprehensive account management throughout the sales cycle.

Market Insight and Sales Objectives

• Stay ahead of market trends and identify new opportunities for Illumina technologies.
• Leverage technical expertise to achieve and exceed sales targets.

Customer Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, turning them into long-term partners.
• Represent Illumina with professionalism and integrity at all times.

What Can You Expect

Our team members are bright, energetic, and dedicated – they are the driving force behind our innovation and impact. To attract the best and brightest, we offer a competitive employee benefits program. We view it as a smart investment in our people, one that recognises the tremendous value they bring to our business every day. At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless.

INDEUR

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 accommodations@illumina.com. 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.