Account Manager (all genders) Northwest Germany

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Merck Group seeks an Account Manager (all genders) for the Life Science portfolio in Northwest Germany, serving Hamburg, Bremen and Hanover. The role is the customer contact, driving growth and delivering a seamless partner experience with cross-functional teams, while maintaining a strong sales pipeline and keeping CRM current for leadership updates. Key requirements include a life-science degree, early account management or life science sales experience, 50% travel by car with a driving license, and fluency in English and German, plus the ability to build durable stakeholder relationships and meet targets. Apply with a resume that quantifies wins, highlights cross-functional impact, regulatory awareness, and a growth plan, and showcase language skills and travel readiness.

Work Your Magic with us!  

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

Your Role

In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for customers in the Life Science sector in the area around Hamburg, Bremen, Hanover, driving growth and ensuring a superior partner experience across our Life Science portfolio. You will identify new opportunities within existing accounts and target prospects, maintain an ambitious sales pipeline, and collaborate with marketing, technical service, and CaSE teams to deliver seamless solutions. You will articulate product value, address customer challenges, develop and execute strategic account plans, and ensure timely and accurate CRM updates for regular senior management reporting. You will stay informed about market trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activity, while traveling as needed to support customers and build lasting relationships.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• First experiences in account management or life science sales.
• Strong understanding of the life science landscape, key players, trends, and regulatory context.
• Ability to travel by car at least 50% of the time; driving license required.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets and grow the business.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Creative, analytical thinker with strong organizational skills and multitasking capability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!