Area Sales Manager BeNeLux

Do you want to be part of a business that genuinely values entrepreneurialism, innovation and individual accountability? We focus on our customers and are proud of the difference our technology makes. We partner with some of the biggest manufacturing companies in the world and our technical innovations are used to enhance well-known brands across multiple industries.We are looking for an experienced Area Sales Manager with a strong background in pharma applications who likes to work in a competitive and multinational environment. Owning the full sales cycle, you will be responsible for the entire range of Particle Measuring Systems products and services in the BeNeLux Area.Initiate, develop, and close sales opportunities within the pharmaceutical industries delivering assigned sales targets.Conduct technical sales calls and actively grow the designated territory (identification, acquisition, expansion, and renewal) to enhance Particle Measuring Systems market share.Prospect new customers and accounts within the territory.Demonstrate portable equipment including air and liquid particle counters and active air samplers and facility / environmental monitoring systems.Continually work with the Marketing and Communications team to publish online content, tradeshow presentations, and assist in generating specific marketing materials.Actively promote product lines by frequently meeting customers in person and virtually to develop new business opportunities.Actively communicate qualitative and quantitative updates utilizing company CRM tools (Sales Force) and managing your own opportunity pipeline.Demonstrate commitment to safety, both personal and for that of your colleagues.Lead nurturing: first phone contacts to new leads to qualify leads.Other duties as required.BSc, MSc or PhD degree in Life Sciences, or relevant experience in these areas.Understanding of cleanrooms and contamination control would be beneficial.Strong communication and solution-oriented skills.Experience with Sales Force or other CRM systems, and confidence with presentations and public speaking is advantageous.Excellent selling and negotiation skills, strong customer orientation, proactivity and attention to detailsHands on Industry experience within a Pharma manufacturer is an advantage.Possess the ability to work autonomously from a home-based office/ visiting customers (80%).Be a visionary and bring creativity and innovation to the team, improve performance and spur change.Fluency in English is a must.We offer a permanent contract and a total rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical and emotional wellbeing.Join us and be yourself. Inclusion is our ambitionParticle Measuring Systems is an equal opportunity employer, offering a safe and inclusive work environment, based on mutual respect and the appreciation of uniqueness, guaranteeing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates to unleash their full potential.Our recruiting team is looking forward to getting to know youParticle Measuring Systems (PMS) specializes in viable and nonviable particle counters and particle counting solutions that measure and monitor contamination levels in clean and controlled environments. Since 1972, our knowledgeable and experienced team has been developing innovative technologies to advance the cleanroom monitoring industry. Led by our technology which provides accurate and reliable results and information for our clients, Particle Measuring Systems is one of the world’s leading companies and manufacturers for particle counting instruments, and molecular and microbial monitoring.