Business Development Manager Life Sciences

Verhaert Product Innovation; Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Verhaert Product Innovation is seeking a dynamic Key Account Manager to drive growth in Life Science across DE, CH, AT. You will nurture strategic client relationships, identify opportunities, and collaborate with solutions managers to deliver value-driven, innovative solutions.

The role requires deep knowledge of the Life Science market, proven networking skills, and a passion for technology. Fluency in Dutch, English, and German is preferred for cross-border collaboration.

Qualifications

• Expertise in selling high-value, complex solutions to large organizations.
• Strong ability to build and maintain executive-level relationships.
• Creative problem solving and bringing new ideas to customers.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead by engaging key stakeholders across client organizations.
• Conduct consultative selling in collaboration with a solutions manager to tailor innovative solutions.
• Build and maintain robust networks inside client organizations and internally to meet client goals.
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to grow revenue and expand client relationships.

Skills

Consultative sales

Relationship building

Innovative thinking

Technology curiosity

Multilingual (Dutch, English, German)

Job description

Are you interested in contributing to a healthier world for all of us? Do you find defining the next generation of products a challenge worth waking up for? Do you find exploring new technologies to inspire large corporations exciting ? Verhaert, the dynamic product development powerhouse, is on the hunt for a Key Account Manager for our Product Innovation group to spearhead our transformative Life Science projects. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a team that's making waves in the world of innovation, read on!

The opportunity

As we continue to expand internationally, we are looking for a dynamic, growth-oriented Key Account Manager to take the lead in driving and accelerating business growth within our international key accounts (DE, CH, AT) in the Life Science market. If you have a passion for innovation, a drive for building personal relationships and the ability to inspire people at all levels of an organization, this could be the perfect role for you!

The role

As a key member of our team, your main goal will be to create deeper relationships with our clients while continuously looking for new business opportunities. You will have to:

• Inspire and lead: Connect with key stakeholders across various levels within large corporate clients, becoming their trusted advisor who brings new ideas and solutions to the table. You should be obsessed with the idea and drive to let your customers shine and win within their market.
• Consultative selling: Understand the needs and challenges of your clients and offer – in team with a solutions manager - tailored, innovative solutions that add value and drive growth.
• Network and influence: Build, enlarge and maintain strong personal networks within client organizations and internally with colleagues, ensuring great collaboration to meet client objectives.
• Drive growth: Develop and implement strategic initiatives that promote business development, aiming to increase revenue and expand the depth of client relationships. You will have to build up a pipeline in combination with harvesting in key accounts.

What we're looking for

• Consultative sales expertise: You are experienced in selling high-value, complex solutions in close collaboration with a solutions manager to large organizations and can successfully steer decision-making processes at all levels.
• Relationship building: You're a natural networker, capable of creating lasting relationships and opening doors for new opportunities. Already having a network in the Life Science market and knowing the ins and outs is a must.
• Innovative thinking: You're not afraid to think outside the box, challenge the status quo of customers and bring new ideas to the table that go for results.
• Passion for technology and learning: As we are in a technical environment and discussions with our customers are surely product development driven, a deep interest in (the latest) technology and a growth mindset is a must.
• Fluent in Dutch, English and German (as bonus): You should be comfortable communicating with clients and colleagues across borders. No Dutch? No need to apply.

If you're ready to be part of a company that values creativity, growth, and real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your innovative spirit and passion for driving change - together, we'll shape the future.