District Sales Manager - Life Sciences

About the Role

This opportunity is for a District Sales Manager, based in Germany, focused on driving commercial growth and leading a regional sales team across the French and BeNeLux territories within the life sciences sector. The role entails strategic leadership, fostering customer partnerships, and supporting scientific organizations through innovative solutions related to advanced research technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and oversee district business plans to meet strategic targets and revenue goals.
• Lead and inspire a regional sales force, setting quotas and managing quarterly and annual sales objectives.
• Forecast sales, monitor performance, control expenses, and ensure achievement of revenue targets.
• Build and manage strategic sales initiatives aligning with next-generation sequencing and multiomics market trends.
• Drive a high-performance sales culture by recruiting, developing, and retaining talent within the team.
• Coordinate training programs and maintain accurate CRM, forecasting, and reporting tools.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, customer service, and other departments to ensure strategic alignment and operational excellence.
• Enhance customer satisfaction by addressing needs and streamlining processes continuously.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or related scientific disciplines; a higher degree is advantageous.
• At least 7 years of professional experience in life sciences, laboratory settings, sales, or related client-facing roles.
• Proven background in leading and developing sales teams within technical or scientific environments.
• In-depth knowledge of genetics, molecular biology, and expertise in next-generation sequencing technologies.
• Track record of creating strategic sales plans and expanding key customer accounts.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Fluency in English and French; additional languages are beneficial.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% both domestically and internationally and work flexible hours when required.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package including base salary, commissions, and stock options.
• Comprehensive rewards tailored to experience, qualifications, and performance.
• Opportunity to work remotely with flexible arrangements.
• Lead a regional sales team within a cutting-edge life sciences company.
• Engagement with innovative scientific technologies and impactful research solutions.
• Supportive collaborative culture emphasizing integrity, continual learning, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.
• Prospects for professional development and leadership growth.

Additional Information

This vacancy is listed through a partner company who manages the recruitment process directly. The selection process includes AI-assisted candidate shortlisting to ensure objective evaluation, with final decisions made by the employer. Applicants should be aware that personal data will be processed according to applicable data protection regulations including GDPR, with transparency on rights to access and control data. Travel and flexible work support customer engagement requirements.