Sales Support Executive (Fluent German Speaker)

Sales Operations Analyst (Life Sciences Products) – EMEA

Job Description

Are you energized by supporting high‑performance sales teams and passionate about helping drive commercial success? Join Azenta Life Sciences as our Sales Operations Analyst and play a central role in enabling our growth across EMEA.

In this pivotal position, you will partner closely with our sales organization, ensuring smooth processes, seamless customer interactions, and strong operational excellence. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy problem‑solving, and bring a detail‑driven mindset, this is the role for you.

Working Location: Irlam, Manchester

Note: Fluent Germam speaker is essential

Business Line: Sample Management Solutions (SMS) - Consumables & Instruments

How You´ll add Value

As a key member of our Sales Operations Team, you will provide comprehensive support to the sales organization, helping maximize efficiency, elevate customer experience, and ensure compliance. Your excellent communication skills, structured working style, and ability to manage multiple priorities will make you successful in this role.

What You´ll Do

Sales Process & Deal Support

Prepare quotations and support sales representatives with timely, high‑quality proposals.

Coordinate customer contracts, secure required approvals, and ensure full execution.

Process customer onboarding forms and manage loan agreements for demo devices.

Obtain approvals for extended payment terms and support RFIs with established content.

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

Create, document, and continuously optimize Sales Operations processes.

Identify opportunities to improve sales workflows and operational efficiency.

Contribute to and maintain a proposal content database.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Partner with Sales, Legal, Finance, and other SMEs to support sales opportunities.

Collaborate with Sales Leaders on priorities and improvement initiatives.

Participate in sales meetings and provide updates on ongoing projects.

Training, Reporting & Analytics

Develop job aids and training materials to support consistent workflows.

Provide training and guidance to sales teams on tools, systems, and processes.

Prepare, maintain, and interpret sales reporting as needed.

Assist in analyzing potential and existing customer opportunities.

What You’ll Bring

Relevant degree (Bachelor or similar) in a related field, Business Administration; Finance or Economics; Marketing; Biology/Biotechnology

Significant experience in Sales Support, Sales Operations, Bid Management, or similar roles in a fast‑paced environment.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Experience working in multicultural or global environments.

Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforcecom, Oracle or Oxion.

Strong communication skills in English and German. Other languages are an advantage.

Your personal strengths

Exceptional communicator with confidence engaging stakeholders at all organizational levels and a strong commitment to transparency.

Highly collaborative and proactive team player with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.

Trusted professional known for integrity, fairness, and sound judgment when handling sensitive or confidential information.

Customer‑focused mindset with the ability to anticipate needs, manage expectations, and align internal priorities with business demands.

If you’re excited to support a world‑class sales organization and make a measurable impact in the medical device industry, we invite you to apply and grow with Azenta Life Sciences