Connect Group
Location:
Germany (Home-Office)
Travel:
~50% across Europe
Compensation:
Base salary up to €160,000 basic
40% bonus on target earnings
Excellent benefits package
We are representing a fast‑growing, international life sciences group that has experienced strong year‑on‑year growth and has successfully acquired multiple complementary businesses over the past few years.
The company is continuing its expansion across Europe and is now looking for a high‑impact Sales Director EMEA to provide clear commercial direction, accelerate growth, and build a world‑class sales organisation across Biopharma and Biotech markets.
This is a player‑manager role for a sales-hungry, driven leader who thrives on winning business, leading from the front, and building high‑performing teams in complex, technical markets.
Key Responsibilities
Define and execute the EMEA sales strategy across key European Biopharma and Biotech markets
Drive revenue growth across capital equipment, consumables, and service contracts
Lead commercial integration and growth following recent and future acquisitions
Expand direct customer relationships and displace competitors
Build strong relationships with strategic accounts, decision makers, and industry leaders
Lead, manage, and coach a team of 9 Key Account Managers and Sales Representatives across Europe
Remain hands‑on in key accounts and major opportunities
Run regular 1:1s, pipeline reviews, forecast calls, and deal coaching sessions
Recruit, develop, and retain top commercial talent
Sales Execution & Operational Excellence
Drive disciplined territory planning, account mapping, and pipeline management
Ensure accurate forecasting and strong CRM usage (Salesforce)
Lead pricing strategy, contract negotiations, and complex deal execution
Work cross‑functionally with Marketing, Applications, Inside Sales, and Service teams
Candidate Profile This role is suited to a
commercial leader who is still a player , with a strong appetite for growth, accountability, and results.
You must have:
Proven Biopharma and Biotech sales experience
10+ years of senior sales leadership experience in life sciences
A strong background in capital equipment sales with complex sales cycles
Experience leading and scaling multinational sales teams
A track record of exceeding revenue targets
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Fluency in English & German
Must be based in Germany and willing to travel across EMEA
Why Join?
Join a
rapidly growing life sciences group
with a strong acquisition track record
Senior leadership role with real influence and autonomy
Highly competitive compensation and uncapped upside
Opportunity to shape the future EMEA sales organisation
A role designed for leaders who want to
build, grow, and win
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Germany (Home-Office)
Travel:
~50% across Europe
Compensation:
Base salary up to €160,000 basic
40% bonus on target earnings
Excellent benefits package
We are representing a fast‑growing, international life sciences group that has experienced strong year‑on‑year growth and has successfully acquired multiple complementary businesses over the past few years.
The company is continuing its expansion across Europe and is now looking for a high‑impact Sales Director EMEA to provide clear commercial direction, accelerate growth, and build a world‑class sales organisation across Biopharma and Biotech markets.
This is a player‑manager role for a sales-hungry, driven leader who thrives on winning business, leading from the front, and building high‑performing teams in complex, technical markets.
Key Responsibilities
Define and execute the EMEA sales strategy across key European Biopharma and Biotech markets
Drive revenue growth across capital equipment, consumables, and service contracts
Lead commercial integration and growth following recent and future acquisitions
Expand direct customer relationships and displace competitors
Build strong relationships with strategic accounts, decision makers, and industry leaders
Lead, manage, and coach a team of 9 Key Account Managers and Sales Representatives across Europe
Remain hands‑on in key accounts and major opportunities
Run regular 1:1s, pipeline reviews, forecast calls, and deal coaching sessions
Recruit, develop, and retain top commercial talent
Sales Execution & Operational Excellence
Drive disciplined territory planning, account mapping, and pipeline management
Ensure accurate forecasting and strong CRM usage (Salesforce)
Lead pricing strategy, contract negotiations, and complex deal execution
Work cross‑functionally with Marketing, Applications, Inside Sales, and Service teams
Candidate Profile This role is suited to a
commercial leader who is still a player , with a strong appetite for growth, accountability, and results.
You must have:
Proven Biopharma and Biotech sales experience
10+ years of senior sales leadership experience in life sciences
A strong background in capital equipment sales with complex sales cycles
Experience leading and scaling multinational sales teams
A track record of exceeding revenue targets
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Fluency in English & German
Must be based in Germany and willing to travel across EMEA
Why Join?
Join a
rapidly growing life sciences group
with a strong acquisition track record
Senior leadership role with real influence and autonomy
Highly competitive compensation and uncapped upside
Opportunity to shape the future EMEA sales organisation
A role designed for leaders who want to
build, grow, and win
#J-18808-Ljbffr