Sales Account Manager - Benelux Region

ACROBiosystems; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ACROBiosystems is seeking a Business Developer to shape strategy for BeNeLux markets and build relationships with distributors and clients in the biopharma sector. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with marketing, sales, and overseas teams to expand key accounts and drive growth.

The candidate should have a Master or higher in life sciences and at least 1 year in pharma business development, with language skills in Dutch, French, and English advantageous.

Qualifications

• Master or above in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals or related field.
• 1 year of experience in business development or marketing/sales in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficiency in Dutch or Flemish language is a plus.
• Excellent in French and English.
• Ability to work independently and handle pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist team leader in proposing marketing and sales strategies based on market insights.
• Build and maintain relationships with local distributors and key customers; provide training and solutions.
• Assist in Key Account analysis, develop strategic account plans and report progress.
• Collaborate with marketing on events, promotions, media, and materials design.
• Attend industry trade shows and events to expand networks and knowledge.
• Achieve sales income meeting targets in regional markets.
• Create and update sales status reports with leads and confirmed sales via direct/distributor channels.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Customer orientation

Time management

Team work

Communication

Dutch language

French language

English language

Education

Master's degree in life sciences

Job description

The primary focus of the Business Developer is to shape the company strategy to penetrate the BeNeLux markets, and to build and maintain relationships with current and potential distributors and clients to maximize our business in biopharma industry.

Main Responsibility/ Job Expectations

1.Assisting team leader to propose appropriate marketing and sales strategy based on the in-depth analysis of market trends, competition, customer behavior and our current situation.

2.Build and maintain strong relationships with local distributors and critical customers. Provide timely training and appropriate solutions with the help of internal or external resources in order to improve our customer base and brand exposure.

3. Assisting team leader in Key Account Analysis and Development in increasing penetration of Key accounts. Be able to develop a strategic Account Plan, analyze account dynamic and measure effectiveness and report on the progression. Collaborate with overseas colleagues to develop Strategic accounts globally.

4. Work with marketing team on related marketing activities, including proposal and implement of necessary events (webinar, seminar, exhibition et, al), screening media and promotion platform, coordinating internal resources to give speech in the defined events as needed, and track the design of the promotion materials.

5. Attend industry trade shows and events to widen knowledge base and increase networks.

6. Achieve sales income that meets agreed targets in regional markets.

7. Create and update sales status reports including identified contacts, leads and confirmed sales through direct and distributor channels.

Knowledge/Experience/Competence

Master or above, prefer major in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals or related

Proven 1 years working experience as a Business Development or Marketing and Sales Executive in the Pharmaceutical industry. Overseas market BD experience is preferred.

Proficiency in Dutch or Flemish language is a plus.

Self-motivated and engaged

Customer orientation

Ability to work independently and handle pressure

Effective time management and prioritization

Team Working

Excellent in French and English

High business acumen

Strong data analytical and project management skills

Ability to report with efficient communication