About AnalytiChem
AnalytiChem is a global company with more than 600 employees across manufacturing, distribution, sales, and support centers in Europe, North America, and Australia. Formed through the acquisition and integration of companies with expertise in specialised laboratory applications, we bring together decades of manufacturing experience and complementary product technologies and are on an exciting journey of continued growth and innovation.
Our brands include SCP Science, Chem Service, Bernd Kraft, OREAS, Chem-Lab, Northeast Laboratories, and BioTrading, supporting customers across industrial, environmental, life sciences, and animal health markets.
If you are looking for a dynamic work environment within a fast-growing international organisation, where quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of what we do, AnalytiChem may be the place for you
About the Role:
As Strategic Account Manager Life Sciences Europe, you will drive the growth of our Life Sciences activities across Europe - managing strategic accounts, coordinating with distribution partners, and supporting regional sales teams. You carry direct commercial responsibility for selected key accounts and distribution channels, with clear objectives tied to revenue growth and portfolio development.Reporting to the Head of Sales Europe, you will collaborate with local sales teams, marketing, customer service, QA, and product management across multiple European markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and develop relationships with key Life Sciences customers and distribution partners across EuropeLead key account and channel sales strategies, including account development plans and commercial negotiations
- Manage and develop relationships with distributors; drive alignment between European entities and regional teams
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, customer service, QA, operations, and product management
- Use CRM and reporting tools (HubSpot, Qlik) to track activities and support commercial follow-up
- Represent AnalytiChem at industry events and customer visits across EuropeLead and coordinate a team to support European commercial execution
Your Profile:
We are looking for a commercially driven professional with deep roots in the Life Sciences sector and a hands-on approach to key account and channel management.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience in strategic account management, channel/distribution sales, or commercial support within Life Sciences or laboratory environments
- Microbiology experience is required
- Team management experience is required
- Prior experience in the chemical manufacturing industry is strongly preferred
- Proven experience managing key accounts and channel/distribution sales is a core requirement
- Dutch is mandatory; strong business English is essential; German is a strong additional asset
- Willingness to travel within Europe
What we offer
- A senior, high-impact commercial role within a fast-growing international group
- Autonomy and ownership across a broad European remit
- A collaborative, cross-functional environment spanning multiple markets
- Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work authorization:
Work Location: In person
