Business Development Manager – Life Sciences

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Expand the Life Sciences division by implementing strategic and proactive approaches to acquire new customers.

• Recognize new market opportunities, potential customers, market segments, and application areas.

• Formulate targeted sales strategies and go-to-market plans.

• Establish, nurture, and strategically enhance a network of decision-makers, technical experts, and relevant stakeholders.

• Create customer-specific automation solutions in partnership with internal technical and commercial teams.

• Assist in preparing engaging proposals.

• Independently oversee the complete sales cycle, including pricing, contract, and commercial negotiations.

• Examine market trends, technological advancements, and competitor activities.

• Ensure a systematic transition of newly acquired customers and projects to account management and project teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in the Life Sciences sector, preferably in business development, technical sales, or project acquisition.

• A well-established and active network of clients and decision-makers within the Life Sciences field, especially in automated systems and technical production solutions.

• Extensive experience in technical B2B sales, coupled with a strong grasp of customer needs, market potential, and intricate sales processes.

• Robust technical knowledge in automation and plant engineering, acquired through technical training, a technical degree, or relevant professional experience.

• Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities, with a confident demeanor when engaging with customers and internal stakeholders.

• Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, demonstrating a high level of initiative and the capability to independently identify and cultivate new business opportunities.

• Proficient in English, both written and spoken, with strong negotiation capabilities.

• French language proficiency is a plus.

• Willingness to travel both nationally and internationally.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements, including options for remote work, part-time schedules, and trust-based working hours.

• Lifetime working-time account for sabbaticals or a smooth transition into retirement.

• Company pension plan featuring a 20% employer contribution.

• Corporate health management program that includes sports activities and health events.

• Modern company cafeteria offering a diverse selection of meals.

• Tailored training and development opportunities, including international options.

• Attractive bike leasing program available at preferential rates.

• Corporate benefits providing exclusive employee discounts on leisure, technology, and lifestyle products and services.