Business Development Account Manager

Account Manager, DACH Region

Life Sciences | Genomics | Advanced Research Solutions

Location: DACH Region (Remote-based with travel)
Territory: Germany, Austria & Switzerland

We are partnering with an innovative and rapidly growing life sciences organisation that supports cutting-edge research across academia, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical markets. The team are looking to appoint an Account Manager to drive growth and strengthen customer relationships across the DACH region.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded life sciences professional who enjoys working closely with researchers and helping customers achieve their scientific goals through advanced genomics and molecular biology solutions.

The Role

As Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing existing customer relationships whilst identifying and developing new business opportunities across the DACH territory. You will act as a trusted partner to customers, supporting projects from initial discussions through to successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical accounts across the DACH region.
• Develop strong relationships with researchers, principal investigators, and industry stakeholders.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities within existing and prospective customers.
• Deliver consultative sales support by understanding customer research objectives and challenges.
• Collaborate closely with internal scientific and operational teams to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Attend conferences, exhibitions, and industry events to expand market presence and generate leads.
• Maintain an accurate pipeline and achieve commercial growth objectives.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Genomics, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in Account Management, Business Development, Technical Sales, Inside Sales, or Scientific Sales within the life sciences sector.
• Experience selling research tools, genomics, sequencing solutions, molecular biology products, CRO services, bioinformatics solutions, or related technologies is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage a geographically diverse territory.
• Fluent English language skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the DACH region.
  
  

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a fast-growing and highly innovative life sciences organisation.
• Exposure to leading academic institutions, biotechnology companies, and pharmaceutical organisations.
• Collaborative and international working environment.
• Excellent career development opportunities.
• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package.

If you are passionate about life science innovation and enjoy building lasting relationships with customers, we'd love to hear from you.