Evotec International GmbH is hiring a VP, Business Development to provide senior leadership for our DACH, France, and Southern Europe region. In this pivotal role, you will drive sales growth by overseeing a regional team, managing complex sales processes, and acting as a brand ambassador at industry events.
What You'll Do
- Develop and implement a regional sales strategy aligned with global commercial goals.
- Assess and refine sales territories and account assignments across the team to maximize efficiency and growth potential.
- Build and maintain strong, executive-level relationships with key clients in the region, acting as a trusted advisor.
- Accelerate top-line growth by being accountable for achievement of a regional sales target.
- Support the team in the identification and closing of new sales opportunities while ensuring sustainable long-term profitability.
- Monitor team KPIs and report performance to executive leadership.
- Partner with other sales leaders, marketing, commercial strategy and commercial operations to ensure aligned growth strategies.
- Represent Evotec at industry events, trade shows, and key client meetings, serving as a company ambassador.
- Hire, mentor, train, and motivate sales teams to achieve sales and customer satisfaction targets.
- Support the sales team in the field with key client meetings, events and negotiations as required.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or related field.
- Minimum 10+ years of sales leadership experience in the CRO, CDMO, or life sciences industry.
- Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and growing client portfolios.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, presentation and excellent communication skills.
- Willingness to travel extensively across the region in support of the team.
- Willingness to travel extensively (40%+).
Nice to Have
- Preferred resident in Germany.
Team & Environment
This role involves regional sales team leadership.
Work Mode
This is a remote position for candidates located in the DACH region, France, and Southern Europe.
In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.
