Location: West Netherlands
About the Opportunity
Join a fast-moving, technically focused life science company as Account Manager, strengthening their sales force and supporting some of the top research institutes, academic hospitals, and biotech innovators in the Benelux region. This company, which is part of a well-established European group plays a crucial role in helping labs access specialised tools for molecular and cell biology research.
If you’re motivated by science but thrive in a commercial environment, this is your chance to sell into high-profile customers and make a measurable impact.
The Role
As Life Science Account Manager, you will take full ownership of both growing and managing accounts across your territory. Your remit includes new business development, nurturing key academic and biotech accounts, and positioning advanced life science products across a wide portfolio of suppliers.
You’ll be backed by a collaborative internal team and have access to regular training through the parent group’s commercial academy.
Key Duties Include:
· Actively developing new client relationships via cold acquisition and networking
· Managing and expanding existing customer accounts through structured follow-up and engagement
· Promoting a technical product portfolio across molecular and cell biology workflows
· Drafting and executing sales strategies with measurable targets
· Leading contract and pricing negotiations in collaboration with senior leadership
· Maintaining clean CRM data and reporting on pipeline and sales results
· Participating in sales training and building up supplier expertise
What You’ll Bring:
· A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or similar
· Strong knowledge of molecular and cellular techniques — PCR, cell culture, nucleic acid workflows
· Proven sales experience, including demonstrable cold acquisition success
· Solid negotiation and commercial closing skills
· Fluent Dutch and English (written and spoken)
· Professional presentation and client-facing communication skills
· Results-driven mindset with the independence to manage your own territory
If you feel addressed and would like to know more, please apply with your latest CV.
