Dane Maxfield
Hercules,CA
Summary
Top-performing biotechnology sales professional providing consultative sales, integration, and operational support of advanced scientific imaging systems. Combines strong market vision, scientific expertise, and technical aptitude to deliver solutions aligned with complex research applications. Proven ability to succeed across diverse organizations while consistently exceeding expectations through strong prioritization, attention to detail, and execution.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Territory Sales Manager
Oxford Instruments
San Francisco, California
05.2026 - Current
- Develop and execute territory strategy to drive revenue growth and market expansion
- Managed complex capital equipment sales cycles, coordinating multi-stakeholder evaluations to ensure successful outcomes
- Perform technical presentations, product demonstrations, and consultative selling
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders in academia, biotech, and industry to enhance collaboration
- Collaborate with applications, marketing, and service teams to ensure customer success
Western Regional Sales Manager and Sales Product Specialist
Bruker Nano Surfaces, Fluorescence Microscopy Division
San Francisco, California
09.2017 - 04.2026
- Led and developed regional light-sheet sales and applications team
- Delivered all technical and scientific demonstrations and presentations for Luxendo
- Lead negotiations and closing of high-value imaging system deals
- Supported regional and national teams in closing strategic deals
- Achieved quota in 2017 and 2018. Overachieved quota at 150% of goal (2022) and 200% of goal (2024)
- Collaborated with marketing to create impactful product campaigns and materials
Advanced Microscopy System Sales Specialist
Technical Instruments
San Francisco, California
01.2014 - 09.2017
- Top-ranked sales profession with proven ability to develop new accounts
- Lead sales and demonstrations for all laser based system sales in SF Bay Area
- Expanded spinning disk system sales to encompass 22 states
- Achieved quota in 2014, 2015 and 2016
- Awarded Salesperson of the year in 2014.
Education
Ph.D. - Biology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT01-2014
M.S. - Applied Mathematics
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT01-2007
B.A. - Mathematics & Biology
Concordia University
Saint Paul, MN01-2005
Skills
- Light-Sheet Fluorescence Microscopy
- Spinning Disk Confocal Microscopy
- Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy
- Multi-photon Microscopy
- TIRF Microscopy
- Single Molecule Localization Microscopy
- Fluorescence Microscopy
- Optogenetics
- Quantitative Analysis
- Neuroscience
- Applied Mathematics
- Genetics
- Molecular and Cell Biology
Timeline
Territory Sales Manager
Oxford Instruments
05.2026 - Current
Western Regional Sales Manager and Sales Product Specialist
Bruker Nano Surfaces, Fluorescence Microscopy Division
09.2017 - 04.2026
Advanced Microscopy System Sales Specialist
Technical Instruments
01.2014 - 09.2017
Ph.D. - Biology
University of Utah
M.S. - Applied Mathematics
University of Utah
B.A. - Mathematics & Biology
Concordia University