Sales Account Manager, French Speaking (Biotechnology)

Location: 100% remote within Europe, preferably based in Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, or Belgium. The role supports biotech customers across the South of France region and requires travel of up to 30%.

French and English are required; French proficiency must be C1 or above.

Company

hirify.global is a biotechnology company providing research products and services that support innovation in biotech and healthcare.

What you will do

• Develop and manage biotech accounts, build relationships with decision-makers, grow revenue, prospect new customers, and secure new business.
• Research customer needs, competitive conditions, and untapped territory opportunities to create business plans and sales strategies.
• Understand customers' short-term projects and long-term research goals to position hirify.global products and services.
• Collaborate with technical, marketing, project management, and other cross-functional teams to support customer outcomes.
• Conduct customer visits and sales calls, maintain accurate CRM records, follow up on interactions, and refine territory priorities.
• Share market intelligence and customer feedback internally and represent hirify.global at conferences, scientific meetings, and networking events.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Biotechnology, or a related life sciences discipline.
• At least 2 years of sales or business development experience in life sciences, biotechnology, or the CRO sector.
• Hands-on laboratory experience and confidence participating in scientific customer discussions.
• Experience with prospecting, territory management, lead management, negotiation, and closing.
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and able to work independently in a remote environment.
• Fluent written and verbal French and English; French proficiency at C1 level or above.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with gene synthesis, proteins, peptides, antibodies, or cell line development services.
• Experience working effectively in a global, cross-functional, multicultural team.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work within Europe with flexible independent working arrangements.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match vesting fully on day one.
• Paid parental leave after three months, paid time off, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and disability insurance, legal assistance, commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer recognition programs.

Hiring process

• Introductory virtual call with a recruiter.
• Hiring manager interview followed by a panel interview with a case study.
• Reference checks are included in the selection process.