Repligen Corporation (NASDAQ:RGEN) is a life sciences company focused on the development, production and commercialization of high-value consumable products used in the process of manufacturing biological drugs. Our bioprocessing products are sold to major life sciences and biopharmaceutical companies worldwide.

Repligen is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sales Specialist whose primary role will be to sell an expanding portfolio of highly differentiated upstream processing solutions that address critical steps in the production of biologic drugs – principally in MABS, vaccine, and Cell & Gene Therapy segments - to new and existing Biopharmaceutical customers across a territory spanning Europe

Central region based, and German speaking is preferred. 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of motivation to succeed, highly developed sales and territory management skill sets in the Life Sciences sector and is now looking for the next challenge at a rapidly evolving and innovative bioprocessing-focused life sciences company.

Reporting directly to the Upstream Intensification Director, this will be a home office-based role. 50% travel time is expected in the region supporting a team of Bioproduction Account Managers in the region.

• Drive sales process through the territory managers to meet or exceed sales and profitability targets for the Upstream product portfolio.
• Promote and sell a portfolio of upstream solutions; be able to articulate key differentiators and value proposition of company products.
• Develop and execute a Regional management plan in close collaboration with Regional Sales Director and the VP Sales Development
• Conduct sales negotiations with technical and planning departments
• Establish and maintain Strategic Key Account relationships
• Develop new target accounts across the territory
• Develop and support customers as they move through the clinical pipeline from lab-scale to full process scale solutions
• Provide accurate and timely sales reporting and forecasting with a market leading CRM tool
• Be the customer and market advocate to the internal organizations
• Interface with Business and Market Development to ensure that appropriate product, market and competitive information is shared in an accurate and timely manner
• Support the development of sales collateral
• Execute all aspects of field sales activity to include customer visits, technical presentations and laboratory demonstrations where appropriate.
• Attend, manage and follow up on trade show activities

• A minimum of a BSc degree in a relevant scientific subject. 
• A minimum of 5-10+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical or life science industries.
• A strong understanding of upstream processing is a priority and knowledge of the entire bioprocessing workflow is important.
• Proven successful sales track record of sales and developing new business.
• Proven ability to build mutually beneficial, personable, trusting relationships with customers, suppliers and partners
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills
• Willing to travel extensively throughout the territory