Account Manager - Life Science

Merck Life Science; Hoeilaart; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Merck Life Science in Belgium is seeking a sales-oriented Life Science Account Manager to lead growth across our Belgium Discovery Solutions portfolio. You will engage with R&D and QC labs, identify opportunities, and build strategic account plans while delivering superior partner experiences.

Travel up to 50% by car, collaborate with marketing, technical service and CaSE teams, articulate product value, stay updated on regulations, and report CRM updates to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field.
• Experience in life science account management or life science sales.
• Willingness to travel 50% by car.
• Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken.

Responsabilités

• Serve as the primary contact for Life Science customers in Belgium.
• Identify opportunities within R&D and QC laboratories at existing accounts and target prospects.
• Maintain an ambitious sales pipeline and collaborate with marketing, technical service and CaSE teams.
• Articulate product value, address customer challenges, and develop strategic account plans.
• Ensure timely and accurate CRM updates for senior management reporting.

Connaissances

Account management

Sales experience

CRM updates

Relationship building

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Description du poste

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role

In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for customers in the Life Science sector in Belgium, driving growth and ensuring a superior partner experience across our Discovery Solutions Life Science portfolio. You will identify new opportunities within R&D and QC laboratories at existing accounts and target prospects, maintain an ambitious sales pipeline, and collaborate with marketing, technical service, and CaSE teams to deliver seamless solutions. You will articulate product value, address customer challenges, develop and execute strategic account plans, and ensure timely and accurate CRM updates for regular senior management reporting. You will stay informed about market trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activity, while traveling when needed to support customers and build lasting relationships.

Who You Are

• Have a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or a related field (advanced degree is a plus).
• Experience in life science account management or life science sales, from a field sales or inside sales environment.
• Solid grasp of the life science sector: who the key players are, where the market is heading, and what the regulatory landscape looks like.
• Comfortable traveling by car at least 50% of the time; valid driving license required.
• Track record of hitting or beating sales targets and growing business.
• Strong ability to build and maintain working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Quick thinker with both creative and analytical skills; organized, capable of juggling multiple priorities.
• Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!