Head of GTM and Commercial Operations
The Focus Group
- R Undisclosed
- Permanent Senior position
- Johannesburg
- Posted 11 Apr 2024 by The Focus Group
- Job 2560833
About the position
The Head of GTM and Commercial Operations leads Commercial Operations AND Go to Market strategy, projects and execution excellence for respective functions in Human Pharma business including
Responsibilities:
Requires a deep understanding of GTM value stream map and external factors to the business including knowledge of the industry and commercial environment. Previous experience in Sales, Marketing, Training, Sales Force Effectiveness and/or Digital and Multichannel Excellence experience is a plus. Experienced in team management and in working within x-functional teams and leading the cross functional teams without direct authority towards the company GTM priorities.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree, Post graduate degree/ MBA in marketing. Experience in Sales, Marketing, Digital, Training is an asset.
Minimum of 5-10 years of business management experience preferably in a variety of the following: Sales, Marketing, Training, Sales Force Effectiveness (at a management level)and/or Digital and Multichannel Engagement Excellence
Previous experience in leadership / team management positions and in working within x-functional teams
Thorough knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and practices
Fluency in English and Local language
Competencies:
Strong team management / Team Leadership skills
Strong and broad understanding in the areas of Marketing, Sales, D&MC
Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills
Proven ability to work and coordinate cross-functionally
Strong business acumen and analytical skills with attention to details
Ability to translate strategies into action plans and drive high quality and timely execution
High organization and ability to manage projects of different complexity levels
Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Insight, Enabling Decision making through Stakeholder Alignment
Desired Skills:
- Commercial Acumen
- Customer Relations
- Data
- Execution
- Marketing
- Planning
- Project Management