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Global Accounts Director

STERIS


Job Location:

Paris - France

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 25 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 22 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At STERIS we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

The Role
Join STERIS as a strategic leader managing selectGlobalAccountswithin our Life Sciences this role youll build strong partnerships with key customers drive growth across core sites and position STERIS as a trusted strategic partner. Youll deepenaccountinsights foster cross-functional collaboration and identify opportunities to deliver comprehensive solutions that create lasting value for both our customers and STERIS.
Ideal candidate can travel 50-60% both domestically and internationally and is located in a metropolitan area preferably in Belgium Germany or France. Will consider other locations.
What Youll Do
  • DriveAccountStrategy: Develop and execute strategic plans to grow revenue and align STERIS solutions with customer needs.
  • Build Strong Relationships: Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at both site and senior levels to expand STERIS presence across customer organizations.
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with internal teamsincluding Sales Product Management Technical Services and Marketingto deliver tailored value-driven solutions.
  • Monitor Trends & Performance: Track market trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities. Analyzeaccountperformance and customer business models to inform strategy.
  • Identify Site-Level Opportunities: Assess STERIS positioning at individual sites to uncover areas for expansion and deeper engagement.
  • Lead Contract Negotiations: Manage contract discussions and support the development of MSAs ensuring alignment with company policies and legal guidance.
  • Provide Leadership & Mentorship: Guideaccountteams and lead cross-functional initiatives to driveaccountgrowth and program success.
  • Travel Strategically: Visit client sites and attend industry events ensuring effective planning and follow-up to maximize impact.
Experience Needed To Be Successful
Required Experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Science Technical or Engineering relate field preferred
  • 6 to 10 years of experience selling in Life Sciences
  • Strong written and spoken English
  • Must have a valid passport with no travel restrictions
Preferred Experience
  • MBA preferred but not required.
  • Adept at understanding and meeting the objectives of large complex organizations engaging a multi-stakeholder audience.
  • Proven track record of successful accountgrowth and business development.
  • Fluent in French or German
Knowledge Skills & Ability

1. Forgesa vision of the future- Analyzes market and Customer trends providing insight to our strategic plan. Creates aglobalaccountvision aligned with Life Science Consumable strategic plan

2. Strong Strategic thinker- Focuses on the analysis of critical factors and variables that will influence the long-term success of expandingglobalaccountmarket share
3. Outthinks the competition- Identifies competitors and their strategies and articulates to the customer a market analysis and business alignment comparison between STERIS LS and competitors.
4. Builds interdependent partnerships- Gains trust and credibility quickly in higher management level interaction and balances promotion of different opinions with inquiry and cooperation.
5. Accelerates positive change & collaboration- Fosters collaboration among Sales and Marketing; initiates persuades and motivates others to embrace change and take action.
6. Leads confidently- Exhibits self-confidence challenges the status quo tactfully persistence and can handle rejection (internally and externally)
7. Communicates for results- Has excellent communication and presentation skills and is proactive when engaging with C-Level audience.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information visit .

STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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STERIS is a leading provider of infection prevention and other procedural products and services. Learn more here.

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