Cytogenetics Sales Manager

Leica Biosystems; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leica Biosystems is seeking a Sales Manager – Cytogenetics to drive Cytovision growth across EMEA. The role requires deep Cytogenetics knowledge, a strong biomedical sales background, and product management experience in a remote, field-based setting.

You will travel up to 80% of your time, leading regional initiatives, training teams, and collaborating with distributors to win new business and expand market share.

Qualifications

• Extensive Cytogenetics knowledge; Cytovision beneficial.
• Commercial track record with double-digit revenue growth in biomedical sales.
• Product management experience: launching products, training, on-site support.
• Experience delivering training on complex subjects to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the EMEA Cytovision strategy to capture market share.
• Grow sales of Kreatech ISH probes across EMEA.
• Collaborate with Account Manager teams to manage regional Cytovision opportunities.
• Build and deliver Cytovision projects matching customer needs.
• Coordinate with sales enablement, regional managers, and distributor partners to drive growth.
• Research new opportunities to increase Leica market share.
• Support tender responses with technical input.
• Develop a training program to up-skill sales teams across EMEA.

Skills

Cytogenetics knowledge

Biomedical sales

Product management

Training delivery

Job description

Bring more to life.Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

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The Sales Manager – Cytogenetics – will be responsible for effectively develop the growth of the Cytogenetics business. To drive revenue and market share gains across the EMEA. Develop & execute a strategy for the Cytogenetics business across. Increase sales of Kreatech ISH robes. Own and lead the regional activity to win business from new accounts and existing Leica customers. Coordinate the region’s implementation in the field. The candidate will have relevant experience in the Pathology & cytogenetics environment and a proven track record in the product portfolio.

This position reports to the Commercial Development Manager – Advanced Staining and is part of the wider EMEA Sales Unit team. Located in a major European city this role will be fully remote.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Define & Execute the EMEA business strategy for Cytovision – with specific focus on market share capture including the life science / university segment.
• Develop & execute strategies to increase the sales of Kreatech ISH probes across EMEA.
• Partner with Account Manager team to manage at the regional level the Cytovision sales opportunities across the full funnel process from lead to implementation
• Build and deliver Cytovision projects that match Customer needs & expectations
• Partner continuously with the Sales teams, Sales Enablement Manager, Regional Sales & Channel Partner Managers, Distributor Partners to ensure consistent above-market growth
• Research and develop new opportunities to increase Leica Biosystems market share
• Support the tender response team on technical application process
• Develop a training program to up-skill the sales teams across EMEA

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Extensive understanding of the Cytogenetics department – previous knowledge of Cytovision would be beneficial.
• Commercial background with a proven record of delivering sustained double-digit revenue growth and strong market share gains in the field of Biomedical sales
• Or – Significant product management experience including launching new products, product training to a wider team, on-site product support & troubleshooting.
• Experience delivering training to a wide range of people on a complex subject matter.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Must be willing to travel within defined territory up to 80% of their time and also attend sales and related product meetings as required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

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

• Previous experience with Cytovision / similar product would be preferred.
• Fluent in English, additional European language would be beneficial.

At Leica Biosystems, 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 Leica Biosystems can provide.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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