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    Key Account Manager, USA

    Volta Labs, Inc.

    🇺🇸 United States
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    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

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    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

    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — Account Manager

    Executive business reviews1–2/month per account
    Strategic planning2–3/week
    Renewal proposals2–3/month

    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

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Key-Account-Manager
    Account-Executive
    Enterprise-Account-Executive
    Life-Sciences-Account-Executive
    Territory-Sales-Manager
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    Research Volta Labs, Inc.'s product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Sales leadership roles require balancing individual contributor revenue with team performance management.

    Top SaaS reps often earn significant upside through accelerators once quota is exceeded.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

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