International Sales Manager

Fastnet; Ireland; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fastnet Executive Search partners with a global market leader in Life Sciences engineering to recruit an International Sales Manager for Ireland, the UK and Northern Europe. The role focuses on driving sales of capital equipment, managing key accounts, and delivering high‑quality process solutions with cross‑functional teams.

You will lead complex sales cycles, build relationships with Life Sciences and Biopharma clients, and represent the company at industry events, gaining international

Qualifications

• Engineering degree essential.
• 5+ years’ experience selling engineering or capital equipment solutions to Life Sciences/Biopharma.
• Strong technical understanding of process systems and project lifecycles.
• Skilled in relationship-led, consultative sales and key account management.
• Willingness to travel across Ireland and Northern Europe.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth across Ireland and Northern Europe, managing Life Sciences and EPCM accounts.
• Lead the full sales cycle for complex, capital equipment projects from prospecting to close.
• Collaborate with internal engineering and operations teams to deliver compliant process solutions.
• Develop new business opportunities while strengthening relationships with existing strategic accounts.
• Represent the company at key industry events, building technical credibility and market presence.

Skills

Relationship-led sales

Consultative selling

Key account management

Sales pipeline management

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

International Sales Manager – Life Sciences Engineering (Ireland, UK & Northern Europe)

Partnered exclusively with Fastnet Executive Search

Fastnet Executive Search are proud to partner with a global market leader in engineered process equipment for the Life Sciences sector. With over 70 years of innovation and a reputation for excellence, our client delivers world-class engineering solutions to leading process industries worldwide.

We’re seeking an experienced International Sales Manager with a strong engineering background and a track record of selling technical process equipment or engineering solutions into Life Sciences and Biopharma clients.

The Role

• Drive sales growth across Ireland and Northern Europe, managing key Life Sciences and EPCM accounts.
• Lead the full sales cycle for complex, capital equipment projects – from prospecting and technical qualification to negotiation and close.
• Partner with internal engineering and operations teams to deliver high-performance, compliant process solutions.
• Develop new business opportunities while strengthening relationships with existing strategic accounts.
• Represent the company at key industry events, building technical credibility and market presence.

About You

• Engineering degree essential (Mechanical, Chemical, Process, or similar).
• 5+ years’ experience selling engineering or capital equipment solutions to the Life Sciences / Biopharma sector.
• Strong technical understanding of process systems and project lifecycles.
• Skilled in relationship-led, consultative sales and key account management.
• Willingness to travel across Ireland and Northern Europe.

Why Join?

Join a global engineering innovator at the forefront of Life Sciences manufacturing. This is a key commercial role offering autonomy, international exposure, and the opportunity to grow business in one of the most dynamic and technically advanced sectors in the world.