Account Manager - France

A prestigious international biotech company that develops and commercialises innovative instruments and reagents systems for life science and molecular diagnostics. Our client are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and sales focused individual to drive business forward. Increasing sales in France, you may also cover Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg. You will be rewarded with an attractive renumeration package and potential for development.

• Deliver the sales targets for the territory
• Schedule and attend customer visits to develop and grow regional sales
• Develop and deliver the company's value proposition for academic and drug development clients
• Develop high level relationships with leaders in the basic research, biomarker and pre-clinical drug development space to establish a footprint for the company
• Target new opportunities and develop them for the company
• Identify leads from trade shows, marketing campaigns, referrals, publications, etc
• Create sales plan and take actions to support their achievement
• Track and report weekly progress of sales and key opportunities to the Global Sales Manager
• Keep SalesForce database comprehensive and current
• Identify, develop and manage key accounts for long-term sales growth
• Work closely within the sales & marketing team to assist with targeted literature, product references & marketing campaigns
• Continue to develop technical expertise learning from our R&D and technical support team.

• Fluent level of French and English
• Life Sciences degree, research experience in genetics or epigenetics is a plus
• Proven experience in a client facing role
• Organized, rigorous and independent with an entrepreneurial spirit and acute business sense
• Strong sense of responsibility and team spirit
• Outstanding sales skills (negotiation, communication, …)
• Experience with sales in the Biotech and Pharma is a plus
• Proficient with standard computer-based tools