Senior Sales Manager

Position: Senior Sales Manager

Location: This role will Base in India (and can be open to discuss as for which region in India based on candidate’s situation)

Major Products: API Transfer System for Pharmaceutical Equipment or Aseptic API Transfer System

Position Overview:

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Sales Manager – API Transfer System equipment to drive sales growth across the Biotech, Biopharma, Vaccine, and CDMO sectors. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in biotechnology solution sales with strong exposure to Upstream and Downstream bioprocess systems.
• The candidate need to have hands-on understanding of API Transfer System equipment (e.g., from a Reactor to a Centrifuge, or a Dryer to a Packaging line, containment solutions, containment isolators, Booths & Hoods, Aseptic Isolators, etc.)

Key Responsibilities:

Sales & Business Development:

• Lead sales of Upstream & Downstream API Transfer System equipment (e.g., from a Reactor to a Centrifuge, or a Dryer to a Packaging line, containment solutions, containment isolators, Booths & Hoods, Aseptic Isolators, etc.)
• Achieve sales targets for the Hyderabad and South India biotech region.
• Identify new business opportunities across Biopharma, Biosimilars, Vaccines, CGT, CDMOs, and Research Institutes.
• Manage the full sales cycle: lead generation, technical discussions, proposals, and deal closure.
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline and accurate forecasting.

Customer & Market Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and decision-makers.
• Conduct regular customer visits, technical workshops, demos, and presentations.
• Track competitor activities, market trends, and technology updates.

Reporting & Coordination:

• Prepare weekly/monthly sales reports, project updates, and forecasts.
• Coordinate with service, marketing, and project teams for end-to-end customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 5 + years of experience in API Transfer System equipment sales.
• Strong hands-on experience in API Transfer System for Pharmaceutical Equipment or Aseptic API Transfer System.
• Proven sales success in the Pharmaceutical Equipment/Biotech/Biopharma sector.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Frequent travel is a must.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple accounts.