Brief Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented
Area Business Manager
to join our growing
International Sales Team
. This role is critical to identifying key markets and decision-makers, expanding our customer base, and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving growth, converting competitive business, and supporting our global marketing and sales strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Identify and develop key market opportunities and strategic decision-makers
* Maintain and grow existing accounts while proactively targeting and converting competitive business
* Contribute to the development and execution of marketing strategies within assigned geographic or market areas
* Establish and manage distribution networks and/or direct sales accounts
* Provide ongoing support to distribution partners including product training, marketing tools, promotional programs, and feedback to help meet performance goals
* Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory mandates and international standards
* Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain a deep understanding of market needs
* Prepare annual sales forecasts and manage related budgets and expenses
Qualifications:
* Based in Germany with the ability to travel up to 60%
* Proven experience in sales, business development, or account management
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Knowledge of international guidelines, compliance standards, and market dynamics
* Self-driven, results-oriented, and highly organized
* Bachelor's degree required.
* Master's degree preferred.
* Minimum 5 years' experience in sales on similar role
* Experience within microbiology preferred.
* Distributor management experience preferred.
* Experience working with a CRM system (Salesforce or other) preferred.
* The ability to read and write English.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, global environment and are passionate about building strong partnerships to drive business success, we encourage you to apply.
Who is Microbiologics?
Microbiologics is one of the fastest growing international biotechnology companies in the nation. We are the world's leading experts and go-to collaborators in biological products and services, focused on protecting the health and safety of people around the world. For over 50 years, we have been partnering with healthcare and life science laboratories, manufacturers, and suppliers across the globe to co-create and provide biological control materials, assay services and consulting for microbiology, molecular diagnostics, and virology. Headquartered in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, we have additional facilities in California, Kentucky, Michigan, and Rostock, Germany.
What can we offer you?
Glad you asked
Our award-winning culture is friendly, collaborative, and supportive, providing endless opportunities for individuals to learn and grow, both personally and professionally. At Microbiologics, we believe that "great vision without great people is irrelevant." That's why we are always looking for great people to join our dynamic, innovative company as we provide the highest quality biomaterials for a safer, healthier world.
If you have a passion for science, we encourage you to apply