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Job title: VP of Sales, EMEA region
Reports to: Chief Commercial Officer
Location: Hybrid / Manchester
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary & Benefits: Competitive Salary + Bonus + Car Allowance + Pension + Life Assurance + Private Healthcare

OUR CULTURE:

Novacyt Group is a growing, vibrant, and exciting place to work, we are looking for committed driven individuals to be part of our next growth journey. Our culture is described by our employee’s as collegiate, friendly, professional, innovative, open, and fast paced. We have many social and wellbeing initiatives run by our Nova Social and Charity Huddle that keep our sense of community and togetherness alive. At Primerdesign, we focus on putting values led programmes in place to ensure that we can attract, retain and develop our people. We want our people to have a career with Primerdesign and we ensure that they are recognised and rewarded for their achievements and commitment, everyone plays a critical role in our growth journey.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Proven track record in sales leadership within the life sciences, diagnostics, or biotechnology sectors.
• Strong understanding of EMEA markets and regional business nuances.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful sales strategies.
• Experience managing both direct and indirect sales teams.
• Skilled in pipeline development, forecasting, and budget management.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of competitive landscapes.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Vice President of Sales, EMEA to lead and grow our commercial footprint across the EMEA region. This role is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Yourgene and Primer Design product portfolios. While the Primer Design portfolio is globally managed by its General Manager (also reporting to the CCO), you will collaborate closely with them to drive regional sales success.
You will lead a team of 8 sales professionals and be accountable for both direct and indirect sales channels. This is a high-impact, fast-paced role requiring a hunter mentality, strategic thinking, and a hands-on leadership style.