Strategic Lab Instrumentation Sales Lead – Netherlands

BioTalent; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product training

Career progression opportunities

Bonus potential

Job summary

BioTalent is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive business development for laboratory instrumentation, robotics, and liquid handling across the Netherlands. You will build strategic relationships with lab managers and procurement teams and promote a broad portfolio of workflow solutions.

The role requires a PhD or equivalent life sciences expertise, proven B2B sales experience, and fluency in Dutch and English. Travel within the territory is expected as part of a dynamic, field-based position.

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biology, Molecular Biology or related field.
• Proven B2B sales experience in laboratory instrumentation or related scientific equipment.
• Fluent Dutch and English with excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute territory sales strategy to meet revenue targets.
• Identify and win new business across academia, pharma, biotech and industry labs.
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts in the Netherlands.
• Conduct meetings, demonstrations and technical discussions with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with applications and support teams to deliver solution-based sales.
• Maintain a robust CRM pipeline and accurate forecasting.
• Monitor market trends and competitors; represent the company at events.

Skills

Dutch language proficiency

English language proficiency

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Self-motivated

Commercial mindset

Account management

CRM usage

Education

PhD in Life Sciences or related

Job description

BioTalent is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive business development for laboratory instrumentation, robotics, and liquid handling across the Netherlands. You will build strategic relationships with lab managers and procurement teams and promote a broad portfolio of workflow solutions.

The role requires a PhD or equivalent life sciences expertise, proven B2B sales experience, and fluency in Dutch and English. Travel within the territory is expected as part of a dynamic, field-based position.