Sales Manager - Europe

Sales Manager - EU Based

Location: European Union (home office based with field visits)

Job Category: Fulltime, Salaried

About The Company

Over 50 year legacy of designing, manufacturing, and supporting scientific instruments for biometric applications to advance science and medicine. The company has a rich history of working alongside customers to design and develop the most innovative products possible. They pride themselves of what they do and how they do it; valuing integrity, collaboration, innovation, and excellence for real world customer impact.

Why this Job Matters

Our client is THE trusted provider for scientific instrumentation for the life science and material science community. Their products are used by academic researchers, hospitals, and experimental labs around the world to advance human health outcomes and develop tomorrow’s medicines and interventions.

Position Summary

The job is based in European Union and categorised as hybrid/remote. This is a full-time position (typically Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but is flexible based on need). This role would require upwards of 30% or more travel time with evening, night, and weekend work as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop & execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed sales targets within the assigned territory.
• Cultivate & maintain strong relationships with existing clients while actively seeking out and engaging new prospects.
• Identify market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to provide insights for product development and marketing strategies.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including marketing, product development, and customer support to ensure seamless customer experiences.
• Provide product demonstrations, presentations, and technical support to clients as needed.
• Prepare and deliver accurate sales forecasts, reports, and budgets to management.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or related field (advanced Degree preferred)
• Proven track record in scientific sales, preferably in the instrumentation or laboratory equipment sector.
• Strong understanding of the scientific research market (neuroscience/animal behaviour/physiology) with the ability to comprehend and articulate technical product specifications.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the EU region as required.

Desired Attributes

• Dependable -our team, and clients, can count on your knowledge and understanding. Comfortable accepting accountability for the performance of subordinates.
• Self-motivated - you see every new task as an opportunity to learn and grow, you work well independently and are a self-starter. Strong work ethic; acts with integrity; Energised by challenges; decisive; outgoing and positive.
• Strong communication - Excellent communication skills, as well as experience managing a wide range of relationships with people at all levels within an organisation, including global leaders. Can adapt your communication style to your audience and know how to ask questions and receive feedback.
• Organised - Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, coordinate and manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously. Attention to detail and superior ability to organise systems, tools, and timelines.
• Positive - you bring energy into the room by being courteous, helpful and by providing excellent support to our clients and team. Entrepreneurial attitude and strong work ethic with the drive to push forward deliverables and engage stakeholders as needed.

What They Can Offer You

You will become part of a passionate team dedicated to advancing scientific research through innovative instrumentation solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven sales professional to make a significant impact in the scientific community. If you have the required qualifications and experience, we invite you to apply and embark on a rewarding career journey

Applicants must be based in the EU and have the RTW in the EU without sponsorship