Sales Manager (m/f/d) (Life Science)

TL;DR

Sales Manager (m/f/d) (Life Science): Developing strategic accounts, sales pipelines, and commercial opportunities for international plant engineering projects with an accent on pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, semiconductor, and microelectronics industries. Focus on negotiating contracts, expanding customer relationships across the EU and global markets, and forecasting revenue for complex industrial projects.

Location: Hybrid role based in Puch bei Hallein, Salzburg, Austria, with frequent international travel.

Salary: From €60,000 gross annually; the final salary will be agreed individually.

Company

International industrial services provider delivering consulting, engineering, construction, installation, and asset-performance services for process industries.

What you will do

• Evaluate and develop strategic customer accounts.
• Build and expand the sales pipeline through market, competitor, and customer analysis.
• Drive order intake, revenue generation, and sales forecasting.
• Maintain relationships with customers and planners across the EU and global markets.
• Develop sales and marketing strategies, prepare offers, and negotiate contracts.
• Maintain accurate customer and project data in the CRM system and provide regular reports.

Requirements

• Higher education in business administration, engineering, process engineering, or pharmaceutical engineering is preferred.
• Relevant sales experience with plant engineering and piping construction projects.
• Industry knowledge or an established network of decision-makers in pharma, biopharma, semiconductor, or microelectronics industries.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, closing, interpersonal, and self-motivation skills.
• Native-level German and business-fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Basic contract law knowledge, MS Office proficiency, flexibility, and willingness to travel extensively.

Culture & Benefits

• Open and supportive cooperation with shared success.
• International projects with frequent travel.
• Accessible by public transportation and bicycle paths.
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• Permanent employment with an established industrial services organization.