Regional Sale Manager

About the position

A pharmaceutical company is looking for a  Regional Sales Manager to manage a team of sales representatives that service independent and corporate pharmacies and to call on and promote company's business unit products.
Qualifications 

• A tertiary qualification in Sales and Marketing and/or a medical discipline will be advantageous

Required experience 

• Regional Sales Manager experience will be advantageous
• A tertiary qualification in Sales and Marketing and/or a medical discipline will be advantageous
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in independent and corporate pharmacy
• Thorough knowledge of the OTC business (Schedule 0–2)
• Firm understanding of the Marketing Code of Conduct
• Proven sales record
• Thorough knowledge of the South African pharmaceutical Industry
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint and Business Savvy.

Key Job Outputs

• Regional & Divisional sales objectives are met
• Prioritise effectively and in accordance with independent and corporate objectives
• Competitive market share evolution 
• Expenses in Line with Budget/ revised forecast.
• Customer targets in all key areas will be achieved
• Building sustainable Customer loyalty.
• Accurate forecasting & sales tracking
• Monitor and analyse market share trajectory
• Preparation and presentation of field sales reports presented timeously
• Ability to develop tactical plans from available data.
• Attract, Retain and Develop key talent
• Motivate team members to achieve success and operate
• efficiently.

  Core Competencies ·     

• Strong coaching skills
• People Management Skills
• Financial Acumen and relevant analysis
• Planning & Organising
• Networking
• Fluent Verbal and Written Communications
• Supportive Orientation.  

Desired Skills:

• OTC
• marketing
• sales