Job Description

The Business Development Manager will drive new business growth within a specific market by thoroughly analyzing market and competition trends/conditions/behaviours to discover new business opportunities. They will develop and execute business strategies aligned with organizational objectives to foster new growth. This role also involves building and nurturing strong relationships with current and prospective clients, understanding their needs, and offering tailored solutions. Collaborating with product teams, they will ensure offerings align with market demands and provide feedback for product enhancement. Additionally, they will monitor and report on the performance of business development efforts, using data to fine-tune and validate strategies. They will also participate in industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to elevate company visibility and uncover potential leads

Main Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Market Research: Conduct comprehensive market analysis to identify new business opportunities and stay updated on industry trends

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement business development strategies to meet organizational goals and drive growth

• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients, understanding their needs and providing solutions

• Partnership Development: Identify and establish partnerships with external organizations to enhance market presence and drive collaborative growth

• Sales and Revenue Growth: Lead initiatives to increase sales and revenue through new client acquisition and existing client retention

• Voice of Customers: Collaborate with product teams to ensure offerings meet market demands and contribute insights for product improvements

• Negotiation and Contracts: Handle negotiations and finalize contracts with clients and partners, ensuring mutual benefits

• Performance Analysis: Monitor and report on the performance of business development activities, using data to refine strategies

• Networking: Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to increase company visibility and identify potential leads

• Technical Support: Provide technical and commercial support to Account Managers and customers in relevant products and processes

Qualifications & Skills
Minimum:

• Academic degree in life sciences or engineering, Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred

• Minimum 3 years field sales experience, with preferable laboratory / biopharmaceutical process-based experience in Life Science

• Result-oriented and highly motivated

• Should demonstrate strong entrepreneurial capabilities that includes qualities such as business creativity and agility, business analysis, sales drive and resilience, have a vision for the business, risk-taking, decision-making and financial management

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Ability to create, develop, expand and maintain strategic relationships with C-suite executives to drive partnerships and foster business growth

• Understanding of industry-specific trends and challenges; familiarity with CRM software and sales analytics tools

• Advanced business-level proficiency in Japanese and intermediate-level English communication skills are required.

About Sartorius

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
www.sartorius.com/careers