[Hiring] Field Marketing Expert @Merck Life Science KGaA

Role Description

As the Field Marketing Expert (all genders) for Western Europe, you will serve as the regional expert in the Food & Beverage sector, providing valuable input to global marketing plans. You will:

• Translate global strategies into actionable regional execution plans.
• Develop and drive marketing campaigns focused on lead generation and brand awareness.
• Produce sales tools and help create sales opportunities that align with both global and regional priorities.
• Deliver product and application training to both the Sales team and customers.
• Organize and host webinars.
• Represent our BioMonitoring products at customer events, seminars, and industry organizations.
• Build and maintain strong external networks by liaising with key opinion leaders and regulators.
• Support the Sales Force in the field by joining customer visits.
• Capture and analyze field data as well as relevant regulations, providing insights into market and sales trends.
• Incorporate customer feedback to advise on competitor positioning and pricing.
• Engage in portfolio planning, support new product development and market research.
• Drive product seeding efforts in Western Europe.

This position is home-based within Europe, requiring regular travel across the region (up to 60% of your time) to strengthen customer relationships and presence at industry engagements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a closely related field; advanced business or finance qualifications are a plus.
• At least 5 years of commercial experience in sales, marketing, or technical support within the Life Science industry.
• Strong expertise in microbiology applications specific to the Food and Beverage market and an understanding of its sub-segments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Fluency in English is essential; additional European languages are considered an asset.
• Track record of managing complex sales processes and developing innovative solutions to customer challenges.
• Demonstrated intrapreneurial mindset, taking ownership and driving innovation within your role.
• Highly agile, proactive, and customer-focused, able to influence effectively across teams and external partners.

Benefits

• Access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace.
• A culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress.