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Create and execute regional sales strategy and detailed sales plans for Asia Pacific territory (Japan, India, Korea, Australia, New Zealand) in alignment with the Cencora Global Consulting Services corporate sales strategy. Manage and coach the local sales team of 2 Business Development Managers and exceed personal quota. Delivery of sales on a regional assigned portfolio of accounts but act as well as, the voice of the company Strategic Account in Asia Pacific
Job Responsibility:
Oversee the Regional Business Development activities and resources related to commercial & marketing
Collaborate with group sales and marketing, Regional Heads and country heads and manage sales and marketing teams to establish and execute a sales goal for the Designed Region
Develop detailed strategic sales and marketing plans in alignment with the PharmaLex regional goals and corporate sales and marketing strategy to ensure growth in both the long and short-term, through creativity and persistence
Leverage existing relationships to expand accounts
Manage the regional sales managers, account management and initiate local sales and collaborate on marketing initiatives
Lead the coordination of quotations with subject matter experts
Support the implementation of regional marketing mix and tactics
Oversee the development of relevant commercial offers with the contribution of business units
Accurately forecast quarterly and annual sales goals
Manage, monitor and follow-up commercial activities
Efficiently translate sales into actual revenue
Ensure diligent keeping of leads, opportunities and project status in company database (Salesforce.com)
Strive for continued professional growth by improving business skills and Industry knowledge
Continuous professional development of the said team members
Act as an engaged leader and have proper sensitivity across different cultures
Leadership and coaching of the dedicated employees
conduct of probation period, annual employee evaluation and goal setting meetings where applicable
Formation of the leadership culture
Creation of a motivational working environment
Spurring innovation and active thinking as process based on customer needs in conjunction with business leaders and overall business strategy
Support all sales activities in the region for the entire PharmaLex portfolio
Support and drive effective proposals that address client needs
Lead and participate in the development of existing accounts with a focus on up-selling
Build and maintain rapport with key customers, focusing on Priority Accounts while assessing customer needs and identifying new customer opportunities
Manage some major accounts, oversees local Request For Proposal responses and bid defense meetings
Travel will be required: up to 30% of regional travel on a monthly basis can be expected
Identify key “persona” within client organization and develop strong business relationships. Gain understanding of target client’s business challenges and goals
Analyze regional market trends and discover new opportunities for growth
Provide market feedback on trends
Suggest industry events or develop own events eg. for customers
Represent PharmaLex at industry events
Develop Commercial strategies within designated region in line with Pharmalex global strategies
Contribute to Marketing strategies within designated region
Suggest new service offerings and innovative sales techniques to increase customer satisfaction
Monitor competitor actions and support competitive intelligence reports to support sales and leverage Pharmalex brand on the region
Update service line, sales and marketing knowledge by participating in training or other educational opportunities, reading professional publications and maintaining personal networks
Provide customer and other feedback to leadership regarding competitive offerings
Understanding customers’ needs as well as values & benefits sought. Prioritize customer segments and business opportunities
Requirements:
10+ years of experience in life sciences sales, specifically with consulting/services to pharma, biotech, and/or medical device industry
or equivalent combination of education and experience
Capability to motivate employees
Extensive experience in Request for Proposals, Request for Information, Bid Defense process in the life sciences industry
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software, preferably Salesforce
Exceptional customer service skills
Strong listening and sales skills
Ability to adapt under regularly changing conditions
Excellent command of English, written and verbal
Outstanding organization, analytical, and problem-solving skill
Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skill