Europe Sales Manager – Agrigenomics | Microarray & Genotyping

LASO Biotech Co.; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LASO Biotech Co. is seeking a Global Business Development professional to drive sales across Europe and North America, closing large accounts in the agrigenomics/breeding sector.

You will build executive relationships, manage key accounts, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver customized solutions. Fluent English is required; 5–10 years of overseas key account sales experience and exposure to European or North American markets is preferred, with experience against major competitors.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or above in Agricultural Science, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, International Trade, Marketing, or related field.
• 5–10 years of overseas key account sales experience with Europe and/or North America markets in agrigenomics/breeding.
• Experience in genetic testing, molecular diagnostics, life science tools, or agrigenomics; competitor background required (Thermo Fisher/Affymetrix/Axiom, Neogen, Eurofins, LGC/Labogena).
• Strong capability in key account development, business negotiation, and full-cycle sales management; ability to close deals from lead generation to contract signing.

Responsibilities

• Global business development & closing focused on Europe & North America; develop, negotiate and close large accounts.
• Key account management: retain relationships, identify needs, improve repurchase rate and loyalty; conduct exec reviews.
• Collaborate with internal product and technical teams to deliver customized solutions and shift from products to solutions; ensure delivery and after-sales.

Skills

Key account development

Business negotiation

Full-cycle sales management

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Responsibilities

• 1. Global Business Development & Closing (Focus on Europe & North America)

  Develop, negotiate, and close large accounts in the global agrigenomics/breeding sector, with a focus on Europe and North America. Target segments include seed companies, breeding organizations, agricultural testing service providers, and research institutions.

• 2. Key Account Management & Retention

  Maintain long-term relationships with key accounts, identify deeper needs, and improve repurchase rate and client loyalty. Build executive-level relationship maps and conduct regular business reviews and needs alignment.

  Track market trends, competitor activities, and policy changes in European and North American agrigenomics. Produce market analysis reports and optimize sales strategies. Monitor competitors including Illumina, Thermo Fisher, Neogen, Zoetis, Eurofins, and LGC.

• 4. Cross-functional Collaboration & Customized Solutions

  Collaborate with internal product and technical teams to deliver customized solutions for key accounts, ensuring delivery and after-sales experience. Drive the shift from selling products to selling solutions.

Requirements

• 1. Education & Background

  Master's degree or above in Agricultural Science, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, International Trade, Marketing, or a related field. Fluent English as a working language for seamless client communication.

• 2. Experience

  5–10 years of overseas key account sales experience, with exposure to European and/or North American markets and the agrigenomics/breeding industry. Experience in genetic testing, molecular diagnostics, life science tools, or agrigenomics is strongly preferred. Competitor Background (Required)

  Must have worked for or sold against at least one of the following companies:

  • Thermo Fisher / Affymetrix / Axiom
  • Neogen
  • Eurofins
  • LGC / Labogena

• 3. Core Competencies

  Strong capability in key account development, business negotiation, and full-cycle sales management. Ability to deliver results independently. Proven experience in closing deals from lead generation to contract signing.

• 4. Work Style & Soft Skills

  Able to work across European and North American time zones, open to short-term overseas travel. Strong target orientation and resilience under pressure. Cross-cultural communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across time zones.