Regional Sales Manager - Life Sciences - Southern Europe

Merritt Recruitment; España; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary 85–105k€ (EUR)

Commission plan

Local market benefits

Job summary

Merritt Recruitment is seeking a Regional Sales Manager for a global biotech client to drive growth across France, Belgium and Southern Europe and to lead the expansion of automated genotyping and microbiome services with academic and research institutions. This field-based role demands 5–10 years in life sciences sales, fluent French and strong English, and a proven track record in multi-country Europe.

Expect up to 60% travel and close collaboration with internal teams to ensure an outstanding

Qualifications

• Fluent in French with strong English communication.
• 5–10 years of field sales experience in Life Sciences or related fields.
• Proven success selling into the French market.
• Experience managing a multi-country European territory.
• Cross-cultural commercial skills across Europe.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or related.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic regional sales plan for growth across France, Belgium and Southern Europe.
• Build new customer relationships and expand adoption within existing accounts.
• Promote Automated Genotyping and Microbiome solutions.
• Collaborate with Regional Account Managers and internal teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Represent the company at national and European events.
• Maintain forecasting and pipeline activity in Salesforce.

Skills

Fluent in French

English communication

Field sales experience

French market experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or related

Job description

Location: Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal, Spain or UK
Department: Sales – Life Sciences
Reports to: Regional Sales Director

About Our Client

Our client is transforming how genetic monitoring and microbiome insights power research worldwide. Partnering with leading academic and biotech organisations, they deliver fast, accurate, and scalable genotyping solutions that help scientists accelerate discovery.

As a global biotechnology software leader, they offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to streamline research workflows - supported by a dedicated team committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience. Their culture is built on strong core values, collaboration, and a shared passion for advancing science.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced, relationship‑focused Regional Sales Manager to drive commercial growth across France, Belgium and Southern Europe. You will lead the expansion of automated genotyping and microbiome services across key academic and research institutions.

This is a high‑impact, field‑based role where your consultative sales expertise directly contributes to accelerating scientific discovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic regional sales plan to drive both short‑and long‑term growth.

• Build new customer relationships while expanding adoption within existing accounts.

• Promote core offerings including Automated Genotyping and Microbiome solutions.

• Collaborate closely with Regional Account Managers and internal teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.

• Represent the company at leading national and European research and industry events.

• Maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline activity in Salesforce.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Fluent in French (mandatory) with strong English communication skills; additional languages are an advantage

• 5–10 years of field sales experience in Life Sciences, or related technical fields.

• Proven success selling into the French market.

• Demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth across the full customer lifecycle - from lead generation to long‑term retention.

• Experience managing a multi‑country European territory, with strong understanding of diverse market dynamics.

• Cross‑cultural commercial skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across Europe.

• Strong track record in territory planning, forecasting, and accountability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or related discipline.

• Solid understanding of laboratory environments and research customer needs.

• Willingness to travel across Europe up to 60%, with no visa restrictions.

Ideal Attributes

• Adaptable, culturally aware communicator.

• Strong relationship‑builder with a consultative mindset.

• Analytical, self‑motivated, and proactive.

• Passionate about supporting scientific breakthroughs through innovative technologies.

Compensation & Rewards

• Base salary: €85,000–€105,000 (location and experience dependent).

• Variable compensation: Target commissions of €34,000 annually, with upside for overachievement.

• Benefits: Comprehensive package aligned with local market standards in country of residency.

Why Join?

By joining our client, you’ll play a direct role in supporting global scientific excellence. You will collaborate with highly committed professionals who share your passion for empowering research through innovation and integrity.

We welcome applications from French speaking life science sales professionals already based in Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal, Spain or UK with an existing right to work in those countries and no visa restrictions to travel within the EEA who want to grow their career while making a meaningful impact.

Our client fosters a culture of inclusion, collaboration and purpose - where every success moves science forward.