Sales Manager, Life Sciences - Central

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

• Own and execute the regional sales strategy for Germany and Switzerland, in line with business and growth objectives. 
• Lead, manage and develop the regional sales team, driving performance, engagement and capability building. 
• Deliver revenue, margin and growth targets across the assigned territory. 
• Drive new business development while expanding and retaining strategic customers in Pharma and Personal Care. 
• Manage key accounts and senior customer relationships, acting as the primary commercial contact for the region. 
• Lead complex commercial negotiations and oversee long-term agreements and pricing strategies. 
• Analyse market trends, customer needs and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities. 
• Ensure accurate sales forecasting, pipeline management and reporting through CRM and internal tools. 
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Marketing, Technical, Operations and Supply Chain teams to deliver integrated solutions. 
• Ensure full compliance with pharmaceutical regulations, internal policies and ethical selling standard
• Location: Germany  
• Ability to travel approximately 50% across the region. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, or another relevant scientific or technical discipline. 
• 7–10 years of progressively increasing managerial responsibility in a B2B sales and/or service organization. 
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing remote sales teams. 
• Strong track record of delivering results in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.