International Key Account Manager/in (m/f/d)

The natural next step for Account Managers, Sales Managers, or Business Development Managers ready for an international customer environment

Bioprocessing | Downstream Processing | Affinity Chromatography | Life Science – Permanent position, direct placement with our client | Immediate start

Germany (Remote)

Our client is an established, profitable biotechnology company with a clear ownership structure and deep

expertise in protein engineering, bioprocessing, and downstream processing. With its know-how in affinity

chromatography, the company ranks among the technology leaders in its segment – collaborative in its

partnerships, and controlled and sustainable in its growth.

In this newly created commercial role, you combine scientific understanding with entrepreneurial thinking:

you help build a new portfolio area, actively shape structures, and position yourself at the interface with

biotech, pharma, and CDMO customers across the EU and the US.

Your Responsibilities

• Build new and develop existing customer relationships in the Affinity Resins area – from first contact to lasting business partnerships.

• Identify new business opportunities and drive them from initial evaluation through to first orders and repeat business.

• Support product evaluations and adoption together with technical and application teams, helping customers get the right solutions in place quickly.

• Own the commercial process end to end – qualification, proposal, negotiation, and closing – with clear targets and real ownership.

• Monitor the market and competitive landscape in bioprocessing and affinity chromatography to positionofferings strategically.

• Feed customer feedback and market insights back into the business to help shape future planning and commercial strategy.

Your Profile

• Degree in a scientific or business discipline, e.g. biotechnology, biology, or chemistry.

• Several years of experience in account management, sales, product management, or marketing within the life sciences – alternative backgrounds such as consulting or auditing are also welcome.

• Understanding of bioprocessing or affinity chromatography, and an interest in translating scientific topics into commercial outcomes.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills, along with a structured, self-driven way of working.

• Fluent German and English, plus willingness to travel within your assigned territory.

What Awaits You

• A visible, purposeful role at the intersection of science, technology, and international commercial success.

• A knowledgeable, collegial team with a clear sales orientation.

• International collaboration with customers and colleagues across the EU, the US, and parts of Asia.

• Short decision-making paths, flat hierarchies, and genuine scope to shape a newly created role.

• A stable, profitable company with a long-term growth focus, plus a competitive salary and additional benefits.

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