Sales Manager
Sales Manager | Molecular Biology & Diagnostics | DACH
Our client is a growing life sciences company with a strong reputation across the molecular biology and diagnostics market. Due to continued growth and succession planning within the commercial team, they are looking to hire a Sales Manager to drive business development across Southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
This is a field-based role focused on developing new business, strengthening customer relationships, and supporting laboratories with a portfolio of innovative molecular biology products, including PCR, qPCR, digital PCR, nucleic acid extraction solutions, magnetic bead technologies, and laboratory consumables.
Working closely with research, biotechnology, and diagnostic laboratories, you will be responsible for identifying opportunities, managing customer accounts, and building long-term partnerships throughout the DACH region.
Responsibilities
- Drive sales growth across Southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
- Develop new business opportunities and expand existing customer relationships
- Manage the full sales process from lead generation through to account development
- Promote a portfolio of molecular biology and diagnostics solutions
- Represent the company at customer meetings, trade shows, and industry events
- Collaborate with technical and commercial colleagues to deliver excellent customer support
Requirements
- Degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline
- Commercial experience within life sciences, laboratory products, diagnostics, or biotechnology
- Strong business development and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Fluent German and professional English
What's on Offer
- Flexible, remote-based working environment
- High degree of autonomy and responsibility
- Opportunity to join a collaborative and entrepreneurial team
- Comprehensive product training and long-term career development
- Competitive fixed salary package with additional annual payments and company profit-sharing
- Company car available
This opportunity is ideally suited to a commercially driven life sciences professional who enjoys customer-facing sales and wants to make a visible impact within a growing business.
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