Sales Manager Europe (Life Science)

Are you passionate about the life science field, excited about managing your sales team to reach the sales targets and doing sales yourself while helping researchers improve medical treatment processes? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work with a cutting-edge biotech product that is revolutionizing the future of drug development and medical treatments? Look no further!

Based in the Netherlands, our fast-growing company develops and manufactures unique measurement instruments that are changing the game in the life sciences industry. We are proud to serve customers all over the world, across a wide range of markets. We try to make the world a bit better, providing unique products that are used in valuable and lifesaving researches. We work with an enthusiastic and very international team, so you are surrounded by talented individuals who are dedicated to making a difference. We value innovation, a flat hierarchy and close collaboration, because we believe you never stop learning. Besides that, the fast moving landscape creates an environment with a steep learning curve and significant opportunities for growth and development. As we recently split off our life-science organisation, we have the flexibility to offer you a hybrid structure and are constantly upgrading our benefits, working environment and culture.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Our perfect candidate is already experienced in managing a sales team and has knowledge of selling into the bio tech industry, bringing an network and understanding of the industry landscape in Europe. We got our funding secured and are moving from a mainly academic field to selling more into commercial markets. This means that you will enter a very greenfield environment with huge opportunity for growth. Curious to learn more about the challenges of this role? Check below!

KEY ACTIVITIES

• Managing the European Sales team, consisting of Sales Specialists located in Amsterdam (HQ) and France;
• Drive European revenue growth through direct and indirect channels;
• Optimize sales structures and processes;
• Analyze sales data and maintain accurate forecast information;
• Developing and executing business and territory plans for each EU region to deliver agreed targets;
• Manage distributor framework and relationships in Europe and Asia;
• Maintain relationships with existing clients to build and maintain a strong pipeline for Optics11 Life’s mechanobiology solutions;
• Attend and represent Optics11 Life at trade shows, seminars, user meetings and other customer events;
• Collaborate and coordinate with Application Team managers to improve technical expertise and instrument demonstrations;
• Liaise with the Marketing team for marketing material to support the sales process.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• An advanced degree in Life science or Biomedical sciences;

• Proven experience in managing an (international) sales team;

• Expert in Scientific Sales; with a minimum of 5 years experience in biotech or pharma industry;

• Excellent management and people skills;

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  Motivational and proactive qualities;

• A combination of technical, scientific and commercial attributes;
• An ability to bridge the gap between potential customers working in various disciplines in Life Sciences

• Willingness to travel.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive base salary, attractive variables;

• An opportunity to make a significant positive impact on the Life Science industry, the growth of Optics11 Life

• Chance to see a bit of the world while working, international travel is part of this role;

• Great fringe benefits like a pension plan, L&D budget, free lunch on Tuesdays and a relocation package when needed;

• Joining a young, motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic sales team;

• Flat hierarchy and development opportunities;

• Freedom and responsibility in structuring and leading your own work;

• Hybrid working

• Full internal sales & technical training will be provided.