Remote
SaaS
himalayas
About this role
ABOUT US:Volta Labs is an applications company that is revolutionizing the future of genomics. We are a Boston based, venture-backed biotech startup that makes extracting vital information from biological samples is as simple as pressing a button, through our flagship product Callisto.
Our product speeds up processing time for scientists and increases accessibility to important genetic information for patients.
Sitting at the intersection of science and engineering, we invite you to join us on our journey to shape the future of genomics, where insatiable curiosity is encouraged and every Voltarian makes an impact.THE TEAM:You'll join a team of innovative thinkers who love to experiment, collaborate, and win together.
We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of automation, biology, computing, robotics, design, and user experience to benefit our customers and the world.THE ROLE:Volta Labs has launched Callisto, our groundbreaking platform for NGS sample prep — and we’re now commercializing it globally.
This is a pivotal moment for our company: we’re scaling rapidly, expanding into new markets, and building the team that will transform how genomics is done.
Joining Volta now means having a direct impact on bringing a first-in-class technology to scientists worldwide and shaping the future of genomics.We’re hiring a Key Account Manager to drive solutions sales and revenue growth across the U.S. market.
As our first quota-carrying sales hire in the U.S., you will build the customer pipeline, run complex sales cycles, and close high-value deals — owning everything from qualification through close. This is a frontline, individual contributor role for someone who knows how to win net-new business, is comfortable operating independently, and takes full ownership of his accountability.
You are an experienced Key Account Manager with clear capabilities to grow into the next level.DAY 1 TO YEAR 1 Generate and close net-new business across target accounts in the U.S. Build
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Named Accounts
Pre-assigned list of target companies
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Manager
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
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