Eurofins
Science • Biotechnology • Healthcare Insurance
Eurofins is a global leader in testing and laboratory services. With approximately 62,000 employees and over 900 laboratories across 62 countries, the company provides a wide range of testing services across various industries. Eurofins offers services such as food and feed testing, consumer product testing, genomic services, clinical diagnostics, forensic services, environment testing, and pharmaceutical testing. The company is committed to scientific innovation and sustainability, and it plays a critical role in testing for health, safety, and environmental impacts worldwide.
Head of Sales – Business Development, Agro Testing
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October 14
🗣️🇩🇪 German Required
Eurofins
Science • Biotechnology • Healthcare Insurance
Eurofins is a global leader in testing and laboratory services. With approximately 62,000 employees and over 900 laboratories across 62 countries, the company provides a wide range of testing services across various industries. Eurofins offers services such as food and feed testing, consumer product testing, genomic services, clinical diagnostics, forensic services, environment testing, and pharmaceutical testing. The company is committed to scientific innovation and sustainability, and it plays a critical role in testing for health, safety, and environmental impacts worldwide.
📋 Description
• Develop and implement effective commercial strategies for the Germany region. • Design practical solutions that help farmers make informed, data-driven decisions. • Strengthen customer relationships through agronomic expertise and a deep understanding of agricultural needs. • Conduct thorough market analyses and research to support strategic business planning. • Develop targeted strategies to acquire new customers and to nurture and grow existing client relationships. • Build and lead high-performing teams to develop innovative solutions and continually optimize existing services that deliver real value to our customers. • Establish and maintain long-term, trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders. • Systematically track, analyze, and evaluate commercial performance using defined KPIs. • Responsible for budget planning, cost control, and achieving financial targets.
🎯 Requirements
• University degree, preferably in agronomy/agricultural sciences or a related field. • Several years of experience in the agricultural sector and a strong network within the industry. • Entrepreneurial mindset combined with a strong hands-on mentality and a "lead by example" leadership style. • Strong interpersonal skills, leadership experience, and a solid sense for professional customer management. • Solid knowledge in market analysis and familiarity with relevant commercial metrics and KPIs. • Proven practical experience in reporting, budget planning, and financial management. • Excellent communication and presentation skills – German at C2 level; English business-fluent (negotiation-level), both written and spoken. • High willingness to travel within Germany.
🏖️ Benefits
• A central role in actively shaping Eurofins Agro's growth in the DACH region — with potential for expansion into neighboring Eastern European markets. • The opportunity to be part of an innovative, internationally operating organization with a clear mission and societal relevance. • A dynamic, entrepreneurial work environment with plenty of room for initiative and influence. • Attractive, competitive compensation as well as individual development and training opportunities. • Occasional presence in Jena is expected, but permanent residency is not required.
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