Sales Account Manager, French speaking

GenScript Biotech Corp.; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GenScript is seeking a Sales Account Manager to support biotech customers in the South of France, with 100% remote work within Europe. The role blends scientific credibility with business growth, developing opportunities and long-term partnerships across the territory.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc or PhD in Life Sciences, has 2+ years in life sciences sales, and is fluent in French and English, with up to 30% travel.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 2 years of sales/business development experience in life sciences or CRO sectors.
• Hands-on laboratory experience and ability to engage confidently in scientific discussions with customers.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% as required.

Aufgaben

• Develop and strategically manage assigned accounts across the territory, building partnerships and driving revenue growth.
• Research territory opportunities, map needs, competition, and segments; develop a business plan and sales strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver an outstanding customer experience and accurate CRM notes.

Kenntnisse

Territory management

Lead management

Negotiation

Closing

Scientific discussions

Remote work

French & English

Ausbildung

MSc or PhD in Life Sciences

Tools

CRM systems

Jobbeschreibung

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.

Job Title: Sales Account Manager

Working Hours: Full-Time

Scheme: 100% remote within Europe, preferably based in one of the following countries: Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, or Belgium.

Job Scope

We're hiring a Sales Account Manager to support biotech customers across the South of France region. This role combines scientific expertise with relationship building and business growth, bringing scientific credibility to customer conversations while developing new opportunities and growing long-term partnerships across your territory.

What You Will Do

• Develop and strategically manage assigned accounts across the territory, building strong partnerships with biotech organizations and key decision-makers to deliver tailored solutions, drive sustainable revenue growth, prospect new accounts, and secure new business across both new and existing customers
• Research and understand your territory's growth opportunities by mapping customer needs, the competitive landscape, and untapped segments; develop an effective business plan and sales strategy and deepen client relationships by understanding both short-term project needs and long-term research goals to position GenScript's products and services as a strategic fit for their work
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams - technical, marketing, project management, and other supporting teams - to deliver an outstanding customer experience
• Schedule customer visits and sales calls to address customer needs both in person and online, execute your sales strategy with timely follow-up on every interaction, capture detailed notes through CRM to keep your pipeline accurate and your team informed, and use these insights to continuously refine your approach and prioritise your time
• Share market insights, competitive intelligence, and customer feedback with internal stakeholders to help shape our commercial strategy
• Represent GenScript at industry conferences, scientific meetings, and networking events.

What We Are Looking For

Required:

• MSc or PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Biotechnology, or a related Life Sciences discipline
• Minimum 2 years of sales and/or business development experience within the life sciences, biotechnology, or CRO sector
• Hands‑on laboratory experience and the ability to engage confidently in scientific discussions with customers
• Experience in prospecting, territory management, lead management, negotiation and closing
• Strong self‑motivated, self‑organization and able to work independently in a remote environment
• Fluent in French and English, both written and verbal (French proficiency at C1 level or above)
• Willingness to travel up to 30% as required.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with one or more of: Gene Synthesis, Proteins, Peptides, Antibodies, Cell Line Development Services.
• Experience selling reagent services.
• Track record working effectively in a global, cross‑functional, multicultural team.

Interview Process

• Introductory Call: Virtual meeting with our recruiter to discuss your background and the role.
• Hiring Manager Interview: In-depth conversation about your skills and fit for the team.
• Panel Interview: Meet with the hiring team and key stakeholders to showcase your expertise through an exciting case study.

The selection process includes reference checks.

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