PHCEU was founded in 1990 as a subsidiary of the PHC Holding Corporation with a mission to become a leading, trusted brand for sustainable healthcare and biomedical product solutions. Our headquarters are located in the Netherlands, Our goal is to support the work of our customers and to improve the health and well-being of people around the world.

For more than 25 years now, we respond to the needs of our pharmaceutical, biotechnology, hospital/clinical and industrial customers, offering a unique perspective on scientific research in general. As a result, we play a critical role in product development for worldwide applications and we have established a reputation as a manufacturer of high-quality and innovative medical, diagnostic and laboratory equipment. PHCbi's portfolio includes a range of products with the most advanced technology, operation, design and performance in the laboratory and diagnostic environment.
 

To strengthen our European sales team PHC Europe B.V. is looking for a Country Manager (Sales) Ireland

The position

Title

Country Manager (Sales)

Location

Home office based

Office in Breda + warehouse and service and office in Runcorn UK

Working Region

Ireland

Main purpose of the job

Identifying markets, turnover and competition development/opportunities, to respond to these and to register information.  Manage and grow a designed sales region and exceed Sales Targets profitably. Providing a professional service to the customer, to promote repeat business and long-term business relationships. Organizing and implementing promotional activities.

Organisation

The Country Manager will report directly to the Export Manager and will be part of the Export team.

Responsibilities and core tasks

• Preparation of annual planning/budgets, monthly forecasts and monthly action planners in consultation with the Export Manager.
• Acting independently in sales of services and products as well as providing after-sales and service of PHC Europe within the area or – accounts; Acting as an expert in selling the products
• Preparing a travel planning independently, with approval from the Export Manager.
• Visiting prospects and customers
• Responsible for organizing and implementing promotional activities
• Performing, co-initiating and executing marketing activities in cooperation with the Marketing Manager
• Maintaining networks with end users (seminars, etc.), visiting exhibitions
• Giving presentations, assisting with technical training, or providing this independently
• Providing monthly reports to the Export Manager.
• Entering customer details and information, travel reports and particulars in the customer relationship management system
• Attend sales meetings to discuss market penetration, product development and strategic positioning of the company and its products in the market
• Follow courses, trainings etc... about the PHCEU Biomedical products and competition
• Advertisements, mailings and attendance at exhibitions, seminars, road shows and conferences

Objective for the first year

• Have a good overview and knowledge of the market within the region
• Build a strong relationship with the customers
• Has shown a strong drive in the way he / she has managed the territory
• Has shown to be able to make good monthly reports and has been able to organize him/herself properly

External contacts

• Visit end-users in your region
• He / she represent PHC Europe to the customers

Internal contacts

• Works closely with the Export Manager and keeps him well informed about the activities to achieve unit / volume goals
• Works closely with the Export Team.
• Works closely with the European Marketing Team

Challenge

• A challenging position where a significant sales growth can be achieved through promoting business and providing professional service

Candidate profile

Job requirements

• The candidate must have at least a higher professional education (e.g. Higher Laboratory Education, Biotechnology, Life Sciences)
• Experience in a sales position in the field of the employer is key, commercial skills is a must
• Technical knowledge is an advantage
• Computer software skills including Microsoft Office, maintaining CRM database, record keeping and planning skills
• Candidate interacts and communicates easily on all levels
• Candidate can organize himself / herself, sets the right priorities
• Energetic, driven, result oriented and capable in building strong relationship and networking
• Pioneer and tenacious
• Ability to work together in a constructive way with colleagues and customers

Training & education

Onboarding training internal product trainings will be organized. All employees have access to the LinkedIn training platform.

Remuneration

The final candidate will be offered an excellent salary and a benefit package including company car

Information

If you have questions just get in touch with Jacqueline Courbois (HR Manager PHCEU):

jacqueline.courbois@eu.phchd.com

Cell phone number: 0031 6 43265232

YOUR APPLICATION:

PHC Europe offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

PHC Europe does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

PHC Europe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.