Inside Sales & Distribution Manager, Europe

Slingshot Biosciences is a fast-growing life sciences company with a platform technology and paradigm-shifting mission to make precision-engineered cell mimics the gold standard for all cell-based assay controls. We are transforming cell-based applications with the most robust, scalable, and reproducible controls available, including TruCytes™ Biomarker controls, SpectraComp® compensation controls, ViaComp® cell health controls, and FlowCytes® instrument controls.

Our TruCytes cell mimics precisely replicate real cells’ optical and biochemical properties - without the sourcing, quality, or cost challenges of traditional controls. Trusted in cell-based applications across cell therapy, drug development, and diagnostics, they empower process and analytical development, quality control, potency assessments, multi-site validations, clinical research studies, and assay development and validation.

Slingshot is seeking motivated, creative team members who think outside the box. We empower employees to own their work, contribute ideas quickly, and improve processes. Come join our cross-disciplinary and world-class team that is delivering game-changing solutions for cell-based applications!

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About Slingshot Biosciences

Location: Europe. This position is Remote.

We’re seeking an Inside Sales & Distribution Manager in Europe to lead and scale our catalog product sales through global distribution channels and our eCommerce platform. This role is ideal for a hands-on commercial leader who thrives at the intersection of sales strategy, partner enablement, and digital execution.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with the sales team, marketing, and operations, and own revenue performance across your channels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a defined sales region to meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue goals - lead by example.

• Build and execute plans to grow catalog product revenue across defined channels and territories.

• Collaborate with field sales teams to coordinate on strategic accounts.

• Manage global distributors to drive adoption, hit sales targets, and ensure brand and messaging consistency.

• Monitor partner performance, support enablement, and course-correct as needed to maximize growth.

• Coordinate forecasting, inventory flow, and promotional campaigns with distributors.

• Own the Shopify sales experience—optimize site content, layout, and workflows to increase conversion and upsell.

• Partner with marketing to align digital campaigns and drive high-quality traffic.

• Analyze performance metrics to improve channel efficiency and sales outcomes.

• Set and monitor KPIs for both individual and team performance.

• Provide feedback to product and marketing teams to inform roadmap and messaging strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field.

• 5+ years of sales or channel management experience in life sciences; eCommerce and distributor oversight required.

• Proven success in managing and mentoring junior sales talent.

• Experience with CRM (e.g., Salesforce) and eComm platforms (e.g., Shopify) strongly preferred.

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Familiarity with flow cytometry technology is a strong plus.

Our salary ranges are calculated by role and level. Your position within that range will be determined by your job-related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant education, and training/certifications. In addition to those factors, we also examine internal equity as well as consider current market rate, and title may be assessed one level lower or higher accordingly. After you join the company your performance, contributions, and results along with business and organizational needs will affect your base salary. The base salary range for this full-time position is between $110,000 - $140,000 + benefits.
About Slingshot:

Our north star is to make healthcare more accessible around the world. We are doing this by advancing cell biology to develop innovative solutions for human health.

At Slingshot, we value diversity and believe that a variety of backgrounds and experiences leads to more innovative ideas and a better understanding of our customers. Passion is at the core of our values, and employees are encouraged to pursue their passions in their work and contribute to the company's overall mission.

Slingshot Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Legal authorization to work is required for all roles. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with applicable laws in the country where the position is based. For U.S.-based roles, this includes completion of required employment eligibility verification. For international roles, employment may be facilitated through an Employer of Record (EOR) in compliance with local regulations.