Account Sales Manager (m_w_d) - Life Sciences
At a glance
Mid-level Sales Leadership role at NSF. Germany · full-time.
Pay not stated
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Grow Life Sciences sales across Europe by finding prospects and winning Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and Healthcare accounts
- Build executive and strategic-account relationships, then present solutions through meetings, demonstrations, and proposals
- Negotiate and close complex consulting and compliance engagements, including large-scale projects
- Track the Salesforce pipeline, produce forecasts and market reviews, and report regularly to management
- Follow regulatory, competitor, and market shifts while representing the business at international industry events
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Life Sciences, or a related discipline
- At least five years selling consultative or solution-based offerings to executive buyers
- Deep Medical Device expertise, with Pharmaceutical client experience strongly preferred
- A record of selling complex solutions or projects exceeding USD 1 million
- Strong Salesforce or comparable CRM experience, plus excellent English
Who this fits
You’ll suit a senior European sales role centered on Medical Devices, with complex stakeholder management and executive-level selling. The job requires extensive travel across Europe and internationally. Candidates focused on the DACH region need excellent German; German is advantageous but optional for BENELUX or Nordic coverage.
From the employer
As an Account Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic expansion of our Life Sciences business across Europe. The focus of this role is the acquisition and development of customers within the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and Healthcare sectors, while working closely with our consulting teams to deliver high-value solutions.
You will identify new market opportunities, build sustainable customer relationships, and represent NSF at industry events, trade shows, and international conferences.
NSF PROSYSTEM is an internationally recognized consulting and service organization specializing in medical devices. We support national and international clients in the areas of Quality Management, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical Services throughout the entire product lifecycle. Our headquarters are located in Hamburg, Germany, with strong integration into the global NSF network.
What We Offer
- Strategic role with European responsibility and global visibility
- Company car, also available for private use
Competitive base salary and attractive bonus scheme.
- Flexible working hours and remote working
- Company pension scheme
- Access to employee discount platforms and public transportation benefits
Mental Health Day and Volunteer Time Off in addition to annual leave
- Team events and a collaborative, international work environment
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
- Collaboration with international teams across the Life Sciences sector
- The opportunity to shape and contribute to a growing global organization
- A culture driven by our core values:
- Doing the Right Thing
- Treating People Well
- Relentlessly Pursuing Excellence
- Embracing Unity
Business Development & Strategic Sales
- Develop, drive, and execute sales and business development strategies across the European region.
- Identify, qualify, and acquire new customers within the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and Healthcare markets.
- Build and expand long-term relationships with decision-makers and strategic key accounts.
- Deliver compelling value proposition presentations, virtual demonstrations, and in-person customer meetings.
- Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and close complex consulting and compliance projects.
Marketing, Market Development & Positioning
- Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, and competitor activities to ensure optimal positioning of NSF services.
- Collaborate closely with Marketing, Consulting, and Product teams at both regional and global levels.
- Represent NSF at international trade fairs, conferences, and industry events.
Customer Management & Reporting
- Manage and maintain a CRM-driven sales pipeline (preferably Salesforce).
- Prepare forecasts, market analyses, and regular management reports.
- Ensure outstanding customer experience and high levels of customer satisfaction.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Commerce, Life Sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in consultative or solution-based selling at the executive level.
- Strong expertise within the Medical Device industry; experience working with Pharmaceutical clients is highly desirable.
- Proven track record of selling complex solutions or large-scale projects (e.g., exceeding USD 1 million).
- Solid understanding of complex sales structures and decision-making processes.
- Strong experience with Salesforce or a comparable CRM platform.
Preferred Qualifications
- Established network within the Life Sciences industry, including Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, and Healthcare.
- Existing relationships with C-suite executives and technical decision-makers.
- Experience in European or international business development and sales.
- Excellent German language skills are needed for candidates from the DACH region. For candidates focusing on other regions, such as BENELUX or Nordic German is considered an advantage but is not mandatory.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Highly self-motivated with a strong results-oriented mindset.
- Ability to build long-term relationships and manage complex stakeholder environments.
- Willingness to travel extensively across Europe and internationally.
- Excellent English language skills; additional European languages are beneficial.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives
Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms for this position. Resumes submitted by a third-party agency without a valid signed agreement will become the property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited referral.
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