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Sales Manager – Preclinical Services (m / f / d)

Location : Home Office (preferably based in East or South Germany)

Start Date : As soon as possible

vivo Science GmbH , based in Gronau, is one of Europe’s leading GLP / GMP-certified laboratories for toxicology and immunogenicity studies. As part of a globally active biotech group, we support pharmaceutical, chemical, and biotechnology companies with high-quality preclinical services.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a dedicated Sales Manager – Preclinical Services with a passion for science and customer engagement.

Your Responsibilities

Customer Acquisition & Relationship Management

• Identify and approach new clients within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical sectors.
• Build long-term customer relationships through expert consultation and personalized support.

Consultative & Solution-Based Sales

• Collaborate with our scientific team to develop customized proposals and service packages.
• Translate technical details into compelling value propositions for customer presentations and discussions.

Client Support & Representation

• Independently manage customer visits, ensuring strong preparation and follow-up.
• Represent vivo Science at trade shows, conferences, and industry events to expand our network.

Strategic Collaboration

• Work closely with our marketing team to co-develop impactful strategies and content.
• Share market insights and contribute actively to internal meetings and business development discussions.

Your Profile

• A degree in Biology, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Veterinary Medicine, or a related life science field.
• Experience in field sales, ideally in a GLP / GMP-certified CRO or related environment.
• Native German speaker (or equivalent level) and fluent in English, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A structured, self-motivated professional who enjoys taking initiative and working both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable with a mix of travel and desk-based work, either from our HQ in Gronau or from a home office—ideally located in East or South Germany.

What We Offer

• A permanent position in a dynamic and growing organization
• A varied and meaningful role at the interface of science and business
• A supportive, motivated team that values collaboration and initiative
• Success-based bonuses and recognition for your contributions
• Flexible working hours and remote work possibilities
• Additional employee benefits (e.g. petrol vouchers, VWL subsidies)
• A personalized onboarding program—ideal also for early-career professionals

Interested?

We look forward to getting to know you!

Please send your application documents, including your salary expectations and potential start date, to :