Sales Director - Americas - Remote

Overview

The Sales Director – Americas is a senior commercial leader and a core member of MaxCyte’s Commercial Leadership Team, responsible for driving revenue growth, execution excellence, and customer success across the Americas.

In Short

• Direct sales leadership in North America, managing Business Development Managers (BDMs) and Field Application Scientists (FAS).
• Distributor strategy and performance management in Latin America.
• Translate global commercial strategy into regional execution.
• Own and deliver quarterly and annual revenue targets across the Americas.
• Drive consistent adoption of CRM and data-driven decision-making.
• Maintain senior-level relationships with key strategic accounts.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams for seamless execution.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and ethical standards.
• Analyze performance trends and contribute to annual operating plans.
• Willingness to travel across North America (up to ~40–50%).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of commercial experience in life sciences or biotechnology.
• Experience in cell & gene therapy, biomanufacturing, or genome engineering.
• Proven success leading direct sales teams and managing distributor networks.
• Strong experience with complex, long-cycle sales.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Experience operating as part of a global commercial leadership team.
• Demonstrated strength in forecasting and KPI-driven management.
• Track record of scaling commercial organizations.
• Advanced degree (PhD, MS, MBA) is preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous time off.