Sales Representative

About MGI and BGI Group

BGI Group, established in 1999 in China, is the world's largest genomics organization with over 10,000 employees and operations spanning more than 100 countries. The company focuses on healthcare, agriculture, conservation, and environmental research. BGI holds an impressive record with over 4,500 scientific publications, including more than 430 in leading journals such as Nature, Science, and Cell. It is ranked top in the Asia-Pacific for life science biotechnology R&D and fifth globally by the Nature Index.

MGI, a subsidiary of BGI Group, leads life science innovation by developing core tools and technologies in DNA sequencing. Their portfolio includes instrumentation, reagents, and solutions supporting precision medicine, agriculture, and healthcare industries. MGI is among the few global companies capable of independently mass producing clinical high-throughput gene sequencers and offers multi-omics platforms covering genetic sequencing, medical imaging, and laboratory automation.

Role Overview

The Sales Representative will promote and expand advanced life science tools focused on next-generation sequencing (NGS), delivering technical solutions and meeting sales objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert customer solutions using NGS technical knowledge and achieve sales targets.
• Conduct customer visits and promptly respond to technical inquiries offering professional support.
• Train distributors on products, technologies, and solutions, collaborating closely to meet sales goals.
• Stay updated with NGS technological advances and market trends; liaise with key opinion leaders to enhance product promotion.
• Participate in marketing events and lead technical seminars to introduce or update customers on products regularly.
• Gather and relay market intelligence and competitor information to marketing and R&D teams for strategic planning.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Genetics, or Bioinformatics.
• Proficient understanding of Next Generation Sequencing, genomics, genetics markets, and gene sequencer applications.
• Minimum two years’ experience in sales or technical support of genetics/genomics instruments, with strong service orientation.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and teamwork abilities; resilient under stress and open to challenges.
• Highly self-driven with a strong inclination to learn new technologies and skills; flexible to frequent travel.
• Preferred to have an existing network of customer relationships.
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills in client-facing contexts.
• Dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service.

Work Culture and Values

BGI values its employees as partners within a transparent, fair, and supportive environment emphasizing independence, guidance, and work-life balance. The company actively promotes equality, non-discrimination, and inclusion in all employment practices regardless of background or personal characteristics.

Diversity and Inclusion

Committed to equal opportunities, BGI opposes all forms of discrimination including but not limited to sex, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, and citizenship, fostering an equitable workplace and community impact initiatives.