Key Account Manager (f/m/d)

The Opportunity:

VWR, part of Avantor®, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries.

To strengthen and grow our business, we are currently looking for a Key Account Manager (f/m/d) in Basel. In this role, you will provide expert support and proactively uncover new business opportunities for our customer, a leading Biopharma Company.

What we are looking for:

• Strong background in life sciences (ideally with a corresponding degree or vocational training).
• A record of success in a previous key account sales role is highly desirable, particularly in the pharmaceutical market.
• Exceptional networking abilities and a track record of developing strong, partnership-based relationships with various stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with an ability to influence others in a matrix environment.
• Well-structured approach to problem-solving and great time management skills.
• Fluent English & fluent German are a must; fluent French is a strong advantage.
• A driving license and driving experience.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Increase our competitive advantage by building strong partnerships between Avantor / VWR and the key customer(s).
• Achieve annual territory sales and gross margin targets as set by the business.
• Deliver on the business and customer-specific strategy, growing spend in a sustainable method that shows value to the customer through innovative projects.
• Utilize your knowledge of life sciences to resolve the needs of a key complex pharmaceutical company, showcasing VWR's vast products & services offerings.
• Promote VWR’s products and services where they benefit the client.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Work with other account management colleagues to share best practices and to drive conformity across different customer sites.
• Work with preferred suppliers to gain a competitive edge, both technically and commercially.
• Forecast the monthly and annual exit position for revenue and profit.
• Collaborate with fellow sales team members who visit the same end users by maintaining regular weekly communication to ensure clarity for the customer and to minimize duplication of efforts.

Our commitment to you

• We offer this role with a permanent contract.
• We value your time off, through flexible working hours and remote work options (when you are not visiting customers).
• You will receive a company car that you can use privately as well.
• Receive an annual, performance-based bonus for your hard work.
• We empower you with learning and development opportunities to grow your career. Participate in in-house trainings, learn a new language, or explore thousands of educational videos through LinkedIn Learning.

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today

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