Account Executive (Life Sciences)
Posted: Oct 19, 2025
Job Description
Do you have exiting sales experience within life sciences or the localisation services industry? Are you looking for a role where you can exhibit the utmost integrity, deliver the highest quality, provide outstanding service, act as if you own it, work with a sense of urgency, treat everyone with respect, operate as a cohesive team, celebrate diversity, be financially responsible, achieve results - then we'd like to hear from you and we're recruiting across all of our European locations. This role is to be based in our Copenhagen office.Position Summary: The main focus of the role is to utilise your existing knowledge and experience of the localisation industry to develop new business relationships and new accounts via a direct sales approach, with full responsibility of the process from lead generation through to close and full account ownership, focused on the Life Science industry.Key position responsibilities:Create effective approaches to drive new revenue and close new businessIdentify, qualify, develop, and close sales opportunitiesDevelop an effective understanding of the capabilities, benefits, and competitive advantages of TransPerfect servicesIdentify prospective leads; develop new client relationships via cold calling, internet research, networking events, trade shows and direct marketingPromote TransPerfect by educating clients on the company’s various servicesPresent TransPerfect solutions via one-on-one, group, online and in-person meetingsManage and control pricing and contractual issues by developing a thorough understanding of company proceduresProvide customer support and manage client expectationsQuote, manage and bill projects on a daily basis, coordinating with clients and production teams to ensure these run smoothly and profitablyEssential skills required:Commit to a high level of integrity and serviceDeliver quality workService focused with a desire to exceed clients’ expectationsOwning your performance and taking responsibilityMultitask and work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environmentCommit to always treating everyone (from clients to co-workers to vendors to business partners) with the ultimate level of respectWork well in a team with people from a variety of different backgrounds and culturesBuild and maintain strategic relationships with clients and co-workersCelebrate diversity and embrace new ideas and differing perspectivesBe financially responsible and make sound financial decisionsTake active measures to achieve results and solve problemsEssential experience required:Fluent Danish speaker2+ years achieving sales targets within the localisation or life sciences industryMinimum Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalentTransPerfect values equal opportunities. Applicants are therefore considered regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnic origin, skin colour, religion, belief, descent, genes, disabilities, sexual orientation, marital status or other characteristics worthy of protection. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and encouraged. If you experience any issues with your application process or require assistance please contact careers@transperfect.com.By applying, I confirm I have read and accept TransPerfect's Privacy Policy: https://www.transperfect.com/about/data-privacy-recruiting
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