Channel Sales Manager South & East Europe - Cell & Gene Therapy

Location:
Home-based in Southern or Eastern Europe
Territory:
Southern & Eastern Europe
We are partnering with an international life sciences organisation to recruit a
Channel Sales Manager - Cell & Gene Therapy
, responsible for developing its distribution network and driving commercial growth across Southern and Eastern Europe.
This opportunity combines
ownership of distributor relationships, regional business development and exposure to technologies supporting advanced therapies
. You will help channel partners build their capabilities, strengthen customer relationships and develop opportunities across biotechnology, biopharmaceutical and cell therapy markets.
The role
Manage and develop distributor relationships across Southern and Eastern Europe, establishing clear business plans and sales objectives.
Assess partner performance, identify gaps in market coverage and recruit new distributors where required.
Support partners through product training, joint customer visits and commercial guidance.
Build a strong regional pipeline, supporting distributors through complex technical sales cycles.
Develop opportunities with biotech companies, biopharmaceutical manufacturers, CDMOs and relevant research or clinical institutions.
Collaborate with technical and application teams to address customer requirements and support adoption.
Manage forecasting, monitor market developments and translate regional opportunities into commercial action.
Your background
Proven experience managing distributors or channel partners across multiple countries is essential.
A commercial background in cell and gene therapy, bioprocessing, biotechnology, cell biology or related life sciences technologies.
Experience setting distributor targets, developing joint business plans and improving partner performance.
Ability to combine strategic account development with hands-on partner support and new business generation.
Confidence engaging with scientific and technical stakeholders and supporting the sale of equipment, consumables or workflow solutions.
A degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or a related discipline is preferred.
Fluent English; additional regional languages are an advantage.
Based in Southern or Eastern Europe, with flexibility for regular travel across the territory.
Why consider this opportunity?
Shape the development of a multi-country distribution network.
Help select, develop and strengthen the partners driving regional growth.
Work in a field supporting the development and manufacturing of advanced therapies.
Combine partner management, market development and customer engagement.
Work alongside experienced commercial, scientific and technical colleagues.
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