Account Manager Life Science Research (Germany East)

Location: Remote from Germany, covering Dresden, Leipzig, Jena, and Magdeburg; customer-facing with on-site visits three days per week and 40% travel within the territory.

Company

hirify.global’s Leica Microsystems develops optical and digital solutions for microscopy, imaging, analysis, and AI-based image analysis in life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology.

What you will do

• Own, manage, and grow microscopy accounts across eastern Germany.
• Maintain existing customer relationships, identify new customers, and achieve regional growth targets.
• Develop geographic key account plans, account mapping, networking strategies, and new-business opportunities.
• Coordinate Advanced Workflow Specialists, Product Sales Specialists, Marketing colleagues, and Channel Partners.
• Manage opportunities and the sales funnel proactively to deliver accurate forecasts and weekly reporting.
• Work with customers to identify research solutions, improve satisfaction and retention, and support long-term business growth.

Requirements

• Degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• Proven sales experience in a relevant industry.
• Strong communication skills, business acumen, and a structured, strategic mindset.
• Ability to define mid-term strategies and execute them operationally.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel 40%, including overnight travel within the assigned territory.

Nice to have

• Previous experience with microscopy, spatial biology, or proteomics.

Culture & Benefits

• Customer-focused culture centered on innovation, teamwork, and scientific impact.
• Training and continuous-improvement practices through the hirify.global Business System.
• Competitive healthcare and paid-time-off programs.
• Flexible remote work arrangement from a home office for eligible roles.
• Participation in the Central Europe Sales Team.