Senior Sales Manager
AUSTAR Group
5 - 10 years
Hyderabad
Posted: 10/03/2026
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Job Description
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 candidates 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:
- Bachelors or Masters 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.
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