(19 / 2 / 2025) Grant Controller

Descripción del trabajo

When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.

The job :

As Director, Inside & Digital Sales for Fisher Scientific Europe, you will lead an ambitious pan-European sales team. You will drive growth among small, mid-sized, and remote customers, applying data and digital tools to strictly optimize sales efficiency and performance. Target customer segments include: Pharma; Biotech; Academia & Industrial. You can learn more about our Fisher Scientific product portfolio here.

This role is fully remote (working from home), based anywhere in Europe. Regular international travel – between 25-50% of working time, including overnight stays – will be required to support your team and attend customer and supplier meetings. Candidates should live within commuting distance of an international airport.

What will you do?

• In conjunction with the Vice President, Commercial Operations Europe, set and achieve or exceed sales and margin targets through new business wins and share of wallet growth.
• Manage daily, monthly, quarterly and long-term sales metrics and forecasting processes.
• Drive overall execution of sales goals, including establishing and maintaining business plans within each territory.
• Drive digital campaigns, prioritize key customer interactions, and improve sales team efficiency.
• Develop and implement pan-European processes and standard work protocols.
• Collaborate with Sr Segment Directors to bring segment strategies to bear on the customer base.
• Identify sub-segment trends and work with marketing and strategic pricing to develop and launch campaigns that optimize opportunities and improve team focus.
• Embrace digital tools and automation to improve overall sales and efficiency.
• Collaborate with suppliers to gain value and support specific to the Inside & Digital Sales team.
• Accountable for the engagement, performance, compensation, and development of the team.
• Partner with the new Business Development team to build and assess target lists for business development.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of market dynamics that impact plans/strategies.

Who we are looking for :

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Business is preferred, although equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Extensive sales experience within the Life Science / Biotech industry, ideally with some time spent in Inside Sales.
• Multiple years of successful sales management experience (managing a sales team), leading a large team and, ideally, managing managers.
• Understanding all aspects of the distribution business model, including Services.
• Able to comprehend complex markets and effectively communicate our value proposition to customers in all sectors.
• Established proficiency in leadership, sales, digital tools & technology, presentation, and a discerning business sense for financial and profitability drivers.
• Excellent communication skills and use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint vital.
• Willing and able to travel across Europe (25-50%) and to attend regional, national or international meetings.
• Advanced level of English (written and spoken).
• Valid driving licence.

What’s in it for you :

We offer competitive remuneration, a sales incentive plan bonus scheme and a wide range of employee benefits (specifics depend on country of hire). Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.