Key Account Manager

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.