Application Sales Manager
Contact: Alvin Yeo Zong Han (Lic No: R24126316 / EA No: 16S8194)
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Phone Number: +65 6027 2671
Job Advertisement: Application Sales Manager
Location: Singapore
Overview:
An established global life sciences organization is seeking a commercially driven Application Commercial Manager to lead regional sales growth and distributor management initiatives across APAC.
This role is ideal for a sales professional with a strong background in molecular biology, genomics, diagnostics, or life science research tools who enjoys building channel partnerships, developing go-to-market strategies, and driving business growth across diverse markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Devise sales strategies for meeting and exceeding targets for the region.
- Act as the technical and commercial subject matter expert for the company's advanced life science research portfolio.
- Drive customer engagement activities including scientific discussions, product demonstrations, workshops, seminars and technical presentations.
- Partner closely with commercial teams to identify and develop new business opportunities.
- Build strong relationships with key opinion leaders, researchers, laboratory directors and scientific stakeholders.
- Support the full sales cycle by providing consultative technical expertise and solution-based selling.
- Collaborate with channel partners and internal stakeholders to drive market adoption and revenue growth.
- Provide scientific guidance on research workflows and emerging technologies within genomics, molecular biology, cell biology and translational research.
- Participate in regional conferences, customer meetings and industry events.
- Deliver customer training and application support while identifying opportunities for portfolio expansion.
- Support sales forecasting, opportunity management and commercial strategy development.
Key Requirements:
- Master's Degree or PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences or related disciplines.
- Experience within Life Science Tools, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Cellular Analysis, Flow Cytometry, NGS, Spatial Biology or related research technologies.
- Demonstrated customer-facing experience supporting academic, research, biotech or pharmaceutical customers.
- Commercial mindset with enthusiasm to develop into a sales-focused role.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to travel regionally when required.
- Willing to travel up to 60% of time to key customers, conferences and meetings.
- Proficiency in English is required. Mandarin language capabilities would be advantageous due to interaction with regional customers and business partners.
If you are interested in this role, please apply with your most updated CV attached.
Contact: Alvin Yeo Zong Han (Lic No: R24126316 / EA No: 16S8194)
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