Join the Future of Flow Cytometry - Sales Specialist, New York Tri-State Area Location: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut within reasonable commutable distance from NYC | Travel: 50-75% | Salary, Commission, and benefits plan At Cytek Biosciences , we're transforming the future of flow cytometry. As a global leader in spectral technology, our advanced platforms enable deeper scientific discovery, empowering researchers in academic, clinical, and biopharma labs to accelerate their breakthroughs with unmatched precision and efficiency. We're growing fast-and we're looking for passionate, driven individuals to grow with us. If you're ready to make an impact in a cutting-edge biotech company, this is your opportunity. About the Role We are seeking a Sales Specialist to join our expanding team and support business growth in the NYC Tri-state Area. This individual will be responsible for driving sales, providing technical expertise, and ensuring customer satisfaction across the region. Candidates should be within a reasonable commuting distance of New York City. Position Summary: The Sales Specialist is responsible for driving territory growth by generating and closing new opportunities and expanding existing accounts for Cytek's portfolio of Flow Cytometry instruments, reagents, and services. Success requires a consultative, value-selling approach across in-person and virtual engagements; technical proficiency; strong funnel management and forecast accuracy; and the ability to build deep account knowledge through multi-stakeholder alignment to drive timely decisions and customer outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Sales and Business Development: Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities in academic, government, clinical research, Biotech, Pharma communicate clearly with scientific and executive stakeholders. Territory Management: Develop and execute a strategic territory plan to maximize sales growth. Maintain accurate records of sales activities, pipeline development, and customer interactions using CRM tools. Build and execute an account/territory plan that drives consistent pipeline creation and progression. Plan and execute a territory cadence that prioritizes on-site meetings while maintaining strong CRM and forecasting discipline to support business planning and customer commitments. Collaboration and Representation: Collaborate with Field Applications Scientists, Field Service Engineers, and Marketing teams to address customer needs and deliver a seamless customer experience. Represent Cytek at industry conferences, trade shows, and regional meetings, including pre- and post-event activities. Market Insights and Reporting: Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer feedback, including competitive learnings from the field. Provide ongoing territory updates and actionable insights to support strategic decisions and strengthen positioning and messaging. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Engineering or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of Life Science Sales experience. Capital equipment sales is preferred. A minimum of 3 years of experience in flow cytometry or a related field. A strong knowledge of Life Science Accounts and Laboratories throughout NY, NJ, CT Proven ability to grow and manage successful sales territory by: building a qualified pipeline maintaining strong funnel management and forecast accuracy consistently achieving or exceeding targets. Strong technical aptitude with the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.) and CRM systems. Experience succeeding in a remote, high-initiative role with strong ownership, prioritization, and customer follow-through. Comfortable in a field-based, face-to-face selling role requiring 50-75% travel and regular on-site customer meetings across the territory. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The individual must be able to travel via commercial airlines, trains, and rental vehicles to customer sites. Ability to travel approximately 50-75% of the time, including air and ground transportation. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for prolonged periods during product demonstrations and events. Why Join Cytek? Innovative Culture Be part of a team that champions creativity, teamwork, and scientific excellence. Cytek thrives on collaboration, customer focus, and an entrepreneurial spirit grounded in integrity and shared success. Meaningful Impact Contribute directly to a biotech pioneer- TIME Recognizes Cytek Biosciences as One of America's Growth Leaders of 2026. Growth
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