Sakura Finetek Group is an international manufacturer and supplier of first class, high quality medical diagnostic products. Sakura Finetek Europe develops, manufactures and sells histological and cytological instruments and consumables. It has achieved its success and solid reputation by providing timely, ingenious solutions for everyday challenges that laboratories have to deal with. We currently employ approximately 170 staff in EMEAI, of which 19 colleagues are located in France & Belgium, supported by an regional office in Lille. For the French team we are looking for an 

 
                                                             Area Sales Manager

 
The position
You will be part of a French organization, representing Sakura in histopathology products, being responsible for sales in the West of French. You have a continued focus to obtain budgeted volumes, revenue and profit through a customer driven and consultative selling approach with a strong focus on strategic products as Histology Automation. You will work together in a team with other sales, engineers, customer support, product management and application, and you will report to the Sales Manager in France.

Your profile
You have a Medical Education or University level (Bachelor or Master Degree of Business Administration, Biomedical Sciences or similar). A proven sales track record in France in Medical Diagnostics (hematology, clinical chemistry, histology, pathology, cytology, IHC) and high capital investments is preferable. Experience with leasing / cost per test is an advantage. Of course your knowledge of the French and English language is important and you have strong communication and presentation skills. Travel is not a problem for you and you are currently located in France.

The offer
An international professional environment in a growing, ambitious and healthy organization. A responsible job at a top player in the market. With a dynamic, friendly and open culture, there is much attention for the development of staff and opportunities to grow, even internationally. The benefits are good, including an attractive bonus, company car etc.