In some geographic regions, Quantabio has the good fortune to work with experienced distributors who handle our customer sales. But even in those cases, we need excellent people on our own team to ensure that everything runs smoothly. For this we count on experts like Aimy Sels, regional sales manager, who is based in the Netherlands. She joined Quantabio eight years ago.
Q: What do you do at Quantabio?
A: In Europe, we work in a small team and we are involved in many different aspects of the company. We do not sell direct; we sell through our exclusive distributor and I work closely together with our distributor and the Quantabio team to support our customers. I usually say that I am responsible for the best part of the EU (with a wink), being responsible for Benelux, Spain, Portugal, and Italy. Besides taking care of my region, one person reports into me, and she is responsible for France, Switzerland, and a part of the eastern EU. I’m still a salesperson, so if I see an opportunity, I am happy to talk to customers and open doors for the distributor. I really love visiting customers — I need to be out and about!
Q: What brought you to the company?
A: I was actually working for this distributor before, and I worked closely with the person who previously held this role at Quantabio. When there was an open position, she asked me to join the team. It was a no-brainer! I love molecular biology and I already really believed in the Quantabio products, so it was an easy step to take.
Q: What’s the best thing about your job?
A: First of all, the Quantabio team! They’re really great. Also, I love the customer activities. We work closely together to train and support Avantor’s Life Science Specialistsso they can serve our customers in the best way. We visit clients together and have a great time along the way.
Q: What do you wish more people knew about Quantabio?
A: In Europe I feel more people should know Quantabio, so I’m always trying to create brand awareness wherever we are. We want to make the life of researchers and technicians easier. We develop robust and fast master mixes that help them simplify their workflow and get better results.
Q: Fill in the blank: Better reagents lead to ______.
A: Happy scientists.
Q: What’s your favorite thing to do in your spare time?
A: To empty my head, I love to go horseback riding. I have my own horse so it’s easy to go out for a ride when I need a break.
Q: What’s your ideal vacation?
A: Anywhere the sun is shining! Our family really enjoys winter sports; we love the perfect mix of sunshine and fresh snow, spending time together in or on the mountains. My five-year-old daughter already snowboards incredibly well; give her another week on the slopes and she’ll be leaving me behind with ease!
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Aug 27, 2025
