26/BDFH - Business Development Manager - French Speaking

Randox Laboratories; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randox Laboratories is seeking a French-speaking Business Development Manager based in London to lead sales efforts in France. You will promote Clinical Chemistry Analysers, Reagents, and Quality Control Materials, while developing new business and maintaining key accounts.

This role involves day-to-day management of sales staff, achieving regional targets, and regular international travel to meet clients and attend exhibitions. Strong client-facing skills and CRM proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in a Life Science or Business-related discipline.
• Previous experience within a sales position.
• Leadership experience within a sales team.
• Fluent in French and English at business or native level.
• Willingness to travel internationally to meet clients.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell Randox Clinical products in France, especially QC range.
• Develop and maintain customers; identify new business opportunities.
• Manage sales staff on day-to-day activities.
• Achieve agreed sales targets within the region.
• Attend sales exhibitions and events; travel for client visits.
• Prepare sales reports and use the Randox CRM daily.

Skills

Fluent in French & English

Sales leadership

Business development

Communication & presentation

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Life Science or Business

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Business Development Manager - French Speaking

Business Development Manager – French Speaking – London (Job Ref: 26/BDFH)

Randox Laboratories is a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology, and food security. Our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products and the commitment and skill of our workforce. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a French speaking Business Development Manager based in London.

Location: Onsite, based at our office at 36-38 Fitzroy Square, London, W1T 6EY. Regular travel to France will also be required.

Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours / Shifts: 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday from 08.40 to 17.20. or longer days Monday-Thursday, with 12:40pm finish on Friday.

What does this role involve?

This role is responsible for the sales and promotion of Randox Clinical products in France, particularly our QC range, throughout a wide range of industries, developing business opportunities with current customers as well as winning new business. In addition, the successful applicant will:

• Promote and sell our Clinical Chemistry Analysers, Reagents, and Quality Control Materials.
• Contribute to the overall growth and profitability of Randox by development and maintaining of customers through providing a high level of support and service as a salesperson.
• Day to day management of sales staff.
• Achieve agreed sales targets within your region.
• Identify and develop customer relations in areas where we are currently unrepresented.
• Prepare sales reports and sales projections.
• Attend sales exhibitions and events.
• Utilise the Randox CRM system on a daily basis.
• Travel to complete regular in person customer visits.
• Manage key accounts.
• Conduct market research into the potential business opportunities for new and current Randox product lines.
• Maintain a high level of product knowledge and competitor awareness.

Who can apply?

Essential criteria:

• A bachelors degree or higher in a Life Science, or Business-related discipline.
• Previous experience within a sales position.
• Previous experience of leadership within a sales team.
• Fluent in both French and English at business or native level.
• A hunter mindset to open and close business opportunities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Driven to achieve a successful career in sales.
• Willingness to travel internationally to meet current and potential clients.

Desirable:

• Previous sales experience in a similar industry.
• Previous experience within a Life Science, Bio-Tech or Medical industry..
• Previous experience working in a laboratory.
• Previous managerial experience.
• Experience training staff members.
• Genuine interest in the medical devices sector.
• Valid driving licence.