Strategic Account Executive (Emea)

Smartcat; Sevilla; Hybrid; EUR 120.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Emergo by UL is seeking a Senior Sales Executive for the EMEA region to drive sales of premium Human Factors advisory services. The role is customer-facing, requires strong technical credibility, and can be remote or hybrid from Barcelona, Spain; Basingstoke, UK; or The Hague, Netherlands.

You will develop the sales pipeline, tailor solutions with SMEs, and aim to exceed quarterly and annual quotas. Travel up to 30% is expected to support clients and events.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5+ years of consultative sales experience in medical devices or life sciences.
• English proficiency at C1 level or higher is required.
• Proven ability to meet/exceed sales targets and manage a sales pipeline.

Aufgaben

• Serve as primary point of contact for HF advisory services throughout the sales cycle.
• Understand customer needs and articulate value proposition in proposals.
• Travel up to 30% for client visits and trade shows.

Kenntnisse

Consultative sales experience

English proficiency C1

Medical device industry experience

CRM software

MS Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or graduate degree in business or engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Sales Executive, Medical Device Consulting Services, EMEA (Remote)

Emergo by UL's Human Factors business unit is a global leader in Human Factors Engineering (HFE) services, with team members in the US, Europe, and Asia. Emergo by UL's HF staff consists of human factors professionals who perform research, design, and usability studies primarily for the medical and pharmaceutical industries.

We are seeking a service-minded, customer-centric, proven consultative Senior Sales Executive in Europe to join our team.

This senior sales executive will be customer-facing and lead sales of premium HF advisory services in the EMEA region, which requires advanced technical credibility and subject matter expertise to sell and respond to customer inquiries.

We offer flexibility in how and where you work. This position can be based remotely or in a hybrid model from one of our offices in Barcelona (Spain), Basingstoke (UK), or The Hague (Netherlands).

• Serves as primary point of contact for specialty Human Factors advisory services throughout sales cycle, from initial contact through project scoping and contract execution
• Responsible for understanding specific customer needs, articulating Emergo by UL's value proposition in client presentations and proposals and managing client interactions to close sales
• Meets or exceeds quarterly and annual sales quotas; works closely with subject matter experts to craft customized advisory service solutions that deliver value and address customer needs
• Develops sales pipeline via proactive outreach and attendance of trade shows and conferences
• Builds trust and engages with customers to identify their specific needs and pain points, e.g. understanding the opportunities surrounding Human Factors in customer's product development process, and integrating HF solutions in key steps
• Contributes to the development of marketing strategy and tactics for Human Factors business, including but not limited to identifying key industry events at which to represent the company
• Advises Human Factors business leadership on evolving customer needs, pain points, and industry trends to help inform future offerings
• Maintains ongoing plan to prioritize portfolio of target accounts and maintains relationships throughout the year
• Gains Human Factors knowledge quickly via internal training program and independent proactive research, including maintaining knowledge base around Human Factors best practices
• Proactively identify and target key customers for needs discovery and opportunity identification for Human Factors
• Bachelor's and/or graduate degree, in business, human factors engineering, biomedical engineering, life science or related field
• English proficiency must be at least C1 level
• 5+ years of consultative sales experience and proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets (minimum $3 million/year)
• Medical device and/or life science industry experience required
• Human Factors Engineering knowledge and experience preferrable
• Business acumen and deep understanding of business sales processes
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), and CRM software
• Ability to travel including client visits and working at trade shows, up to 30%

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

UL LLC has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that: Persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, color, age, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, marital or familial status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Bring more to life. At Danaher, our work saves lives. And each of us plays a part. Fueled by our culture of continuous improvement, we turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life. Our 60,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique businesses within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference? At Danaher, you can build an incredible career at a leading science and technology company, where we're committed to hiring and developing from within. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. Learn about the Danaher Business System ( which makes everything possible. The Manager, EMEA Payroll is responsible for leading and managing payroll operations across MEDNA region, ensuring accurate, compliant, timely, and well‑controlled payroll delivery. The EMEA Payroll Manager is accountable for regional payroll performance, risk management, team leadership, and continuous improvement, while partnering closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors. This role provides strategic direction and operational governance for payroll and leads a multi‑level payroll team to deliver consistent, high‑quality outcomes. This position reports to Director of EMEA Payroll and is part of the Corporate organization. Candidates that currently sit on‑site or remotely will maintain their current location.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Manage end-to-end payroll cycles, ensuring timely and accurate processing. Approve all payroll-related payments in their jurisdiction, as applicable. Conduct audits to verify accuracy of payroll amounts and processes
• Prepare external and internal audit documentation for regional payroll
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• Coordinate with HR and Finance teams to provide payroll-related reports and insights. Determine appropriate data sharing with internal stakeholders

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources or a minimum of 7-9 years' related payroll experience
• At least 3-5 years experience in processing and managing complex EMEA payrolls with a focus on regulations, including tax, compliance, and labor laws
• Proven leadership experience and team management skills
• Capability at leading others through change and implementing new processes or standards with effective performance management
• CPP certification
• Strategic thinking in resolving payroll issues with consideration for timing and tax implications

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Proven experience in vendor relationship management
• Proficiency in payroll systems and reporting tools
• Fluency in English and additional European languages
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Experience in managing payroll and time system implementations, M&A

Danaher offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info ( .

At Danaher, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Danaher can provide.

This role is part of the Enterprise Payroll organisation within Danaher and is not aligned to a specific Operating Company or Platform. For administrative purposes, this position is posted under Italy / Cytiva legal entity. However, the role is open to candidates across all Danaher locations. The employing legal entity for the successful candidate will be determined at offer stage, based on location, business requirements and applicable local regulations. We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process across Danaher. The use of a single posting location reflects system and process requirements only and does not indicate any preference or limitation on candidate location. Priority consideration will be given to associates formally identified as at risk of redundancy for suitable alternative roles, provided they meet the requirements of the position and in line with applicable local laws and policies.

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