Region: Benelux (remote/hybrid with frequent travel)
Industry: Life Sciences
We are seeking a commercially driven Key Account Manager to accelerate growth across the Benelux life sciences market. This role is for a proven sales professional who knows how to win, grow, and protect key accounts in a competitive, science-led environment.
If you are motivated by targets, strategic account growth, and high-value customer relationships — keep reading.
💼 The Role
As Key Account Manager, you will own and grow a portfolio of strategic customers, driving revenue through account expansion, long-term partnerships, and new opportunity identification. You will be fully accountable for sales performance within your territory and key accounts.
This is a hands-on commercial role with high visibility and impact.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
* Own, manage, and grow key strategic accounts across the Benelux region
* Deliver against clear revenue, growth, and margin targets
* Develop and execute robust account plans to maximize long-term value
* Identify upselling, cross-selling, and new business opportunities
* Build strong relationships with senior decision-makers and influencers
* Lead complex sales cycles from opportunity identification to close
* Collaborate closely with internal commercial, marketing, and technical teams
* Track market trends, competitor activity, and customer dynamics
* Represent the company at customer meetings, industry events, and conferences
🧠 Your Profile (Read Carefully)
* Minimum 3+ years of experience in a sales or key account management role within the life sciences industry – THIS IS A MUST
* Degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field
* Strong understanding of the Benelux life sciences landscape
* Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets
* Strategic, structured, and opportunity-focused mindset
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
* Fluent in English; Dutch and/or French is a strong advantage
* Willing and able to travel regularly within the Benelux region
💰 What’s in It for You
* High-impact commercial role with real ownership and autonomy
* Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus
* Company car or mobility package
* Career progression opportunities within a growing organization
* Dynamic, fast-paced, and commercially ambitious environment
📩 Ready to Drive Growth?
If you have proven life sciences sales experience and are ready to take ownership of key accounts in Benelux, we want to hear from you.
👉 Apply directly via LinkedIn or submit your CV with a short motivation.