Key Account Manager UK-Ireland-Nordics:

Hologic Diagenode is a dedicated supplier for epigenomics profiling services and sample preparation products for next generation sequencing, proteomics, and epigenetics research. 

Our experimentally validated, easy-to-use solutions and services for RNA, DNA, chromatin, and protein analysis give researchers the confidence and success needed to achieve best-in-class results. 

Epigenetics plays a revolutionary role in life sciences research. Hologic Diagenode continually innovates solutions and provides the highest quality epigenetics tools available. 

The company offers instruments, products and services to streamline DNA methylation, Chromatin and RNAseq workflows. The company's latest innovations include unique epigenetics assay services, the industry's most validated antibodies, and innovative Megaruptor® shearing system for long fragment generation in sequencing. 

At Hologic Diagenode, our goal is to build products with pride and the highest level of performance. Our team of epigenetics experts develops products by getting feedback from our customers as well as the scientific and medical communities around us. We strive to develop superior and easy-to-use products to bring epigenetics research and diagnostics to new frontiers. 

Founded in 2003, the Group is headquartered in Liège (Belgium), with subsidiaries in Denville (NJ, USA), and offices in Japan and China.

For its Epigenetics division, Hologic is looking for a highly motivated Key Account Manager (M/F) to complete the Commercial Operations team, with experience in the epigenetics/ life science market, to grow our business in the UK, Ireland and Nordics (The territory is subject to change). 

Role 

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and tenacious sales-focused person to drive our business forward, manage, develop, expand customer base and increase sales in this territory.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Achievement

Deliver sales targets for Instruments, Reagents, and Services across the region. Develop and execute strategic sales plans to meet and exceed revenue goals.

Customer Engagement & Territory Management

Schedule and attend customer visits to drive regional sales growth. Manage the territory sales pipeline and quotations through effective funnel management. Identify and develop new high-potential opportunities.

Strategic Relationship Building

Establish and nurture high-level relationships with leaders in academic research and drug development. Promote Diagenode’s value proposition tailored to client needs.

Lead Generation & Business Development

Identify leads through trade shows, marketing campaigns, referrals, and publications. Attend industry events and manage exhibition booths to enhance brand visibility.

Account Management

Identify, develop, and manage key accounts to ensure long-term growth and customer satisfaction.

Collaboration & Reporting

Work closely with the sales and marketing team to support targeted campaigns, literature, and product references. Track and report weekly sales progress and key opportunities to the EMEA Sales Manager. Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date CRM database (SalesForce).

Technical Expertise

Continuously enhance product and technical knowledge by collaborating with R&D and technical support teams.

 

 Required qualifications 

PhD or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Molecular Genetics is a plus Research experience in genetics or epigenetics is a plus  While prior customer-facing experience can be helpful, we welcome candidates with varied paths and transferable skills. Organized, rigorous and independent with an entrepreneurial spirit and acute business sense  Strong sense of responsibility and team spirit  Proficient with standard computer-based tools  Native level of English 

 

Travel Required: 

Travel: approximately 40% in the field for customer visits, conferences and meetings. 

Location 

This role can be located in UK or Ireland and needs to be close to major airport(s).

Contract 

Permanent contract 

Our offer 

Hologic Diagenode offers a job with a lot of development potential in a growth-oriented environment with a unique company culture. 

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