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The Assistant Manager – Sales is responsible for driving pharmaceutical product sales, expanding and retaining key accounts, and executing brand/portfolio strategies within an assigned territory. The role requires strong field execution, stakeholder management (distributors, hospitals, doctors, pharmacy/OT, purchase teams), and strict adherence to ethical promotion, compliance, and quality standards expected in a healthcare environment.
Job Responsibility
Own an assigned territory to deliver monthly/quarterly/annual sales targets across Baxter's pharmaceutical portfolio
Map the territory: identify high-potential accounts, prescribing influencers, buying points, and referral networks
Drive call planning and coverage routines
Build relationships with key stakeholders: Hospitals/institutions, clinics and prescribers, channel partners
Create and maintain account plans
Generate growth through: New account additions and onboarding
Product penetration and cross-sell/upsell
Institutional contracting support and compliant negotiations
Conversion initiatives based on clinical/health-economic value
Identify local market trends, competitor moves, price dynamics, and provide insights to marketing and leadership
Manage distributor performance
Ensure optimal product availability at key outlets/accounts
Coordinate with internal supply chain/customer service teams for smooth order-to-cash execution
Execute brand strategies through approved activities
Ensure all communication is scientifically accurate, balanced, and aligned to approved label/indications and company policy
Maintain accurate: Sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and demand signals
Daily call reports and doctor/account interactions in CRM
Expense reports and travel plans
Analyze territory performance trends and correct course quickly
Work closely with: Marketing for campaign execution and feedback
Customer service/supply chain for fulfilment and service levels
Finance for collections support, credit discipline
Medical/RA/QA teams where required for scientific queries and product issues
Support regional meetings, product launches, and special projects
Adhere to: Company Code of Conduct, anti-bribery/anti-corruption standards
Promotional compliance, interactions policy, and documentation requirements
Data privacy and record retention rules
Report adverse events/complaints/product quality issues per SOP timelines
Maintain highest standards of professional conduct in all stakeholder interactions
Requirements
Graduate in Life Sciences / Pharmacy / Business preferred
MBA/PGDM is an advantage
Up to 8 years of field sales experience in pharmaceuticals / critical care / hospital/institutional sales preferred
Strong understanding of: Institutional selling process and channel dynamics
Distributor management and secondary sales concepts
Compliance-led field execution in a regulated industry