VP Sales & Marketing

The organisation

Our client is a provider of (micro-technology) components and related services to medical devices and diagnostics manufacturers. 

The position

The VP Sales & Marketing sits in the Management Team. He/She leads a team of about 6 and is responsible for global sales and marketing.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Develop and implement the global sales strategy for the company (in collaboration with the MT)
• Develop and manage relations with clients and stake-holders to close deals
• Customer satisfaction and retention
• Develop and implement a professional sales process to enable growth of the sales pipeline and deal volume
• Act as player-coach in daily management of the sales team; Lead by example
• Lead the further expansion of the sales team, based on growth plans and results

Candidate profile

• Technical university degree (life science related). A PhD followed by an MBA is preferred
• Existing network within the life science analytics/diagnostics market
• Experience working with (large)US clients is essential
• Affinity with micro technology (e.g. lab-on-a chip, microfluidics)
• Successful track record in sales and sales management
• Ability to implement systems and processes to bring structure to the sales organisation
• Strong leadership; Track record in motivating and developing good people
• Good negotiation and presentation skills
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated, objective driven and pragmatic; Creative and flexibility to thrive under pressure and changing circumstances

Salary conditions

Competitive compensation package.

Interested?

You are requested to apply to this position by using the link below.

For more information, please contact Pearl Borst Pauwels - Chew at +31 (0)6 3199 3223.