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Strategic Accounts Director - Academia & Industry

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Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
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Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in relevant science; MBA preferred., 10+ years of senior leadership experience., Track record in sales strategy and revenue growth., Experience leading and developing sales teams., Proficient in analyzing market dynamics..

Key responsabilities:

  • Set business strategy and targets with Sr Sales Director.
  • Achieve revenue growth through sales and marketing partnerships.
  • Drive team activities, develop metrics, and evaluate performance.
  • Cultivate relationships with key customers and track progress.
  • Present financial updates to senior management monthly.
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Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

The Strategic Accounts Director will lead a team, driving growth in key accounts and business development targets for RSD Europe in specific market segments. They will develop a team of 10-12, set goals, and evaluate performance to meet objectives. The role involves collaborating with local and regional teams to achieve Divisional and Group goals.

Position Location: UK, Ireland, Netherland, Belgium, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Portugal

Key Responsibilities:

In conjunction with Sr Sales Director, EMEA, set the strategy and targets for new business opportunities, share of wallet expansion, and portfolio development in the allocated segments.

  • Achieve revenue, growth, and share gain targets through sales and marketing partnership and execution.
  • Drive the team’s activities by setting goals, developing, and evaluating activity and sales metrics to achieve growth objectives & overall segment strategy.
  • Develop and implement a strategy that leads to increased customer value creation and market share gain within the designated segments.
  • Support with account strategy development, ensuring focus on overall value proposition.
  • Cultivate positive relationships with key customers at the highest levels within the segment; establish target lists for business development and track progress towards attaining revenue and business development targets for the team.
  • Coordinate with pricing on market dynamics affecting pricing strategy for large customers in the segment; evaluate margin and profitability of team’s customer base and provide recommendations.
  • Evaluate skill level in relation to customer performance and executive sales processes; improve sales proficiency; provide mentorship and support to ensure their strategic involvement with their account base.
  • Ensure the team are coordinating with field sales team to ensure tactical execution at the program accounts, driving profitable sales growth and various sales initiatives.
  • Present monthly to senior management business and financial updates of the segment and program customers, including customer and market trends.
  • Balance the need to achieve current business goals with planning and investment for future growth.

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in preferably in a relevant science; equivalent experience will be considered. MBA preferred.
  • 10+ years of senior leadership experience in a complex, dynamic, commercial environment operating across the full EMEA region.
  • Proven track record of successfully implementing sales strategy development and driving revenue growth within Academia / industry
  • Leading, recruiting, and developing sales teams to build high-performance capability and competence.
  • Proficient in analysing market dynamics and developing strategic, actionable insights.
  • Skilled in building and sustaining professional relationships through excellent communication.
  • Motivated and goal-oriented, with a strong drive to excel and achieve outstanding outcomes.
  • Travel: 60% both Domestic and International.

Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
Industry :
Biotech: Biology + Technology
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Goal Setting
  • Mentorship

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