Application Guide

How to Apply for Global Business Development

at Eurofins

🏢 About Eurofins

Eurofins is a global leader in analytical testing services, dedicated to promoting safer, healthier, and more sustainable environments. With a vast network of laboratories and a strong commitment to innovation, the company offers a dynamic and impactful work culture where your contributions directly support public health and environmental protection.

About This Role

As a Global Business Development professional, you will drive growth by promoting and selling Eurofins' core testing, training, and membership services across international markets. This role is impactful because you will build lasting client relationships, tailor solutions to diverse needs, and expand the company's global footprint, all while working remotely.

💡 A Day in the Life

Start your day by checking emails and CRM for new web enquiries from overnight in different time zones. You'll spend the morning following up with leads, scheduling calls with potential clients in Europe or Asia, and preparing tailored proposals. Afternoons involve virtual meetings with existing clients to discuss their testing needs, cross-selling training services, and collaborating with global teams to align on market strategies.

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🎯 Who Eurofins Is Looking For

  • Proven experience in B2B sales or business development within analytical testing, scientific services, or a related industry (e.g., environmental, pharmaceutical, food testing).
  • Strong ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with clients across different cultures and time zones, with fluency in English and ideally additional languages.
  • Self-motivated and organized, capable of managing a pipeline of leads from web enquiries to conversion, and comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision.
  • Analytical mindset to understand customer needs, present tailored solutions, and cross-sell training/membership services, with proficiency in CRM tools.

📝 Tips for Applying to Eurofins

1

Highlight any experience with cross-selling or upselling services, especially in a scientific or technical context, as the role emphasizes promoting multiple service lines.

2

Quantify your sales achievements (e.g., revenue growth, lead conversion rates, number of clients onboarded) to demonstrate impact.

3

Mention familiarity with Eurofins' industries (e.g., environmental testing, food safety, pharmaceuticals) and how your background aligns.

4

Tailor your resume to emphasize global or remote work experience, including managing time zones and cultural nuances.

5

Since no visa sponsorship is offered, confirm your eligibility to work in the country you're applying from, and state it clearly in your cover letter.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Express passion for Eurofins' mission of creating safer, healthier environments and how your personal values align.", 'Demonstrate your ability to generate and convert leads globally, with specific examples of driving sales in international markets.', 'Showcase your consultative selling approach—how you understand customer needs and provide tailored solutions, especially cross-selling.', 'Emphasize your self-discipline and success working remotely, including how you stay organized and maintain client relationships without direct supervision.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore Eurofins' website to understand the breadth of their testing services (e.g., food, environment, pharmaceuticals, clinical diagnostics).
  • → Read recent news or press releases about Eurofins' global expansions or innovations to discuss in interviews.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the company's values and sustainability initiatives, as these are central to their brand.
  • → Check LinkedIn for profiles of current Global Business Development team members to understand typical backgrounds and career paths.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would approach a new international market: from identifying leads to closing a deal.
2 Describe a time you cross-sold additional services to an existing client. How did you identify the opportunity and what was the outcome?
3 How do you manage and prioritize leads from web enquiries? What CRM tools have you used, and how do you ensure follow-up?
4 Tell us about a challenging client relationship you handled across different time zones or cultures. How did you resolve issues?
5 What do you know about Eurofins' testing services, and how would you explain their value to a potential client in the pharmaceutical vs. environmental sector?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying without confirming your work authorization—since no visa sponsorship is available, make sure you are eligible to work in the country.
  • Sending a generic cover letter that doesn't reference Eurofins' specific services or global nature; tailor it to show you've done your homework.
  • Neglecting to highlight remote work experience or self-management skills, as the role is fully remote and requires independence.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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