Application Sales Manager

About the Role

A well-established global life sciences company is looking to hire a commercially minded Application Sales Manager to spearhead sales growth and manage distributor partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region. The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific background in molecular biology, genomics, diagnostics, or life science research instruments and will be passionate about forging channel partnerships, crafting go-to-market plans, and expanding business presence in diverse markets.

Main Duties

• Design and implement sales strategies with the goal of surpassing regional sales targets.
• Serve as the expert in both technical and commercial aspects for the company's advanced life science research product lines.
• Engage with customers through scientific dialogues, product demos, workshops, seminars, and detailed technical presentations.
• Collaborate closely with commercial teams to uncover and cultivate new business prospects.
• Establish and nurture relationships with key opinion leaders, researchers, laboratory heads, and scientific stakeholders.
• Provide consultative technical support throughout the sales process and employ solution-oriented selling techniques.
• Work with channel partners and internal teams to promote product adoption and increase revenues.
• Offer scientific advice related to research workflows and upcoming technologies in genomics, molecular biology, cell biology, and translational research.
• Represent the company at regional conferences, client appointments, and industry events.
• Conduct customer training sessions and application assistance, while identifying chances to broaden the product portfolio.
• Assist with sales forecasting, opportunity tracking, and business strategy formulation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master's degree or doctorate in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, immunology, biotechnology, life sciences, or related fields.
• Hands-on background in life science tools, genomics, molecular biology, cellular analysis, flow cytometry, next-generation sequencing (NGS), spatial biology, or similar research technologies.
• Prior experience engaging with academia, research institutions, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical customers in customer-facing roles.
• A commercial orientation with eagerness to develop into a sales-centric position.
• Strong communication and presentation capabilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 60% regionally for customers, conferences, and meetings.
• Fluency in English required; Mandarin proficiency is a plus due to interactions with regional clients and partners.

Additional Information

Contact for this position is Alvin Yeo Zong Han (Lic No: R24126316 / EA No: 16S8194). Applicants should submit an updated CV referencing this job opportunity. The role is based in Singapore and is on-site.