Sales Executive

World Courier; Paris; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

World Courier is seeking a Business Development Specialist to drive revenue in France, focusing on pharmaceutical and life sciences logistics. The role is field-based with extensive travel across France to acquire and grow customer relationships.

The successful candidate will develop territory plans, manage a pipeline, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored logistics solutions within healthcare and life sciences sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in acquiring new business and meeting sales targets.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively within France and manage client relationships.

Responsabilités

• Identify, acquire, and develop new business opportunities within pharma, biotech, healthcare and clinical research sectors.
• Develop territory sales plans to increase market presence and revenue.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline through prospecting, networking, and market research.
• Conduct customer presentations and commercial negotiations to close deals.
• Represent World Courier at meetings, events, and conferences.
• Collaborate with Operations, Customer Service, and Quality teams to deliver customer solutions.
• Maintain CRM records, forecasts, and pipeline updates.

Connaissances

Prospecting

Business development

Lead generation

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship management

Travel readiness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Logistics, Life Sciences, Healthcare

Outils

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

## Sales ExecutiveApplylocations: Paris, Francetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2611457Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!# **Job Details**### The Business Development Specialist is responsible for driving revenue growth across France by developing new business opportunities and expanding existing customer relationships within the specialty healthcare and life sciences logistics sector.### This field-based role combines business development and account management responsibilities, with approximately 80% of working time dedicated to customer-facing activities. The successful candidate will manage an assigned portfolio of customers while actively identifying, acquiring, and developing new business opportunities throughout the French market.### The role requires a proactive mindset, with a strong sense of ownership for the assigned territory. The successful candidate will be expected to identify opportunities, bring forward ideas, challenge conventional approaches, and contribute to the continuous development of local business strategies. While comprehensive support, coaching, and resources will be provided, the individual is expected to take accountability for territory performance and proactively drive business growth.### Frequent travel throughout France is required.**Responsibilities:**Business Development & Sales Growth* Identify, acquire, and develop new business opportunities within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, clinical research, and related sectors.* Develop and execute territory sales plans to increase market presence and achieve revenue growth objectives.* Build and maintain a robust pipeline through prospecting, networking, market research, referrals, and industry engagement.* Conduct customer presentations, solution-based discussions, and commercial negotiations to secure new business.* Represent World Courier at customer meetings, industry events, conferences, and networking activities.* Proactively identify new opportunities, market segments, and innovative approaches to grow business within the assigned territory.Account Management* Manage and grow an assigned portfolio of existing customers.* Build long-term relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.* Identify opportunities for cross-selling and upselling across the World Courier service portfolio.* Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and proactively address customer needs to support retention and growth.Business Planning & Market Intelligence* Analyze sales performance, pipeline activity, market trends, customer requirements, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities and define territory priorities.* Translate data and market insights into actionable business strategies and growth plans.* Develop and execute strategic initiatives to maximize territory performance and achieve commercial objectives.* Gather and share market insights to support business strategy and service development.* Maintain awareness of relevant industry regulations, quality standards, and logistics requirements affecting customers.Collaboration & Internal Coordination* Collaborate closely with Operations, Customer Service, Quality, and other internal teams to develop and implement customer solutions.* Support tender processes, proposals, pricing activities, contract discussions, and customer onboarding.* Maintain accurate customer information, sales activity records, forecasts, and pipeline updates within CRM systems.* Work effectively across functions to ensure successful execution of commercial strategies and customer initiatives..**Requirements*** Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Logistics, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Healthcare, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.* Experience in business development, sales, account management, or a related commercial role.* Demonstrated success in generating new business and achieving sales objectives.* Experience managing customer relationships and developing existing accounts.* Ability to analyze commercial data, identify trends, and translate insights into business actions.* Strong ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.* Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout France.* Valid driver's license.* Fluent French and professional English, both written and spoken.**Minimum skills required:*** Strong prospecting, business development, and lead generation capabilities.* Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.* Strong commercial awareness and customer-focused mindset.* Ability to identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities.* Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution.* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify opportunities, and support business decision-making.* Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented, and can-do attitude.* Ability to work independently, take ownership, and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.* Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.* Good knowledge of CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.Preferred Qualifications* Experience working with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, clinical research, or specialty logistics customers.* Knowledge of GDP, GxP, clinical trial logistics, temperature-controlled transportation, or other regulated logistics environments.* Understanding of healthcare and life sciences supply chains.* Established professional network within the healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences sectors.Additional Information* This is a highly customer-facing role with a strong focus on business development and revenue growth.* The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time in the field, engaging with both existing customers and prospective clients across France and contributing to the continued expansion of World Courier's presence in the healthcare and life sciences market.* We are looking for a professional who is comfortable taking ownership of a territory, building and executing a growth strategy, and transforming business opportunities into tangible results.* Success in this role requires both the ability to think strategically and the discipline to translate plans into consistent actions. While extensive coaching, support, and collaboration will be available, the successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, accountability, curiosity, and a commitment to continuous improvement.