Holds end-to-end accountability for the performance of assigned Portfolio and territory. Ensures the and implementation of a long-term sales strategy which focuses on maximizing market share, sales target achievement and maintain profitability objectives, in addition to provide best in class HCPs and patient's journey.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Sales KPI Achievement
Effectively implement sales strategy and tactics in accordance with company policies, to achieve set targets
Develop further patient potential throughout territory through creating disease awareness, product knowledge and product differentiation
Initiate appropriate plan of action (POA) to ensure performance is in line with sales objectives and SKFPIs
Territory Business Planning
Conduct analysis of market/ competitors to identify territory business opportunities and threats
Develop Territory Business Plan and allocate resources (e.g., call activities, budget), for optimal sales impact
Monitor territory business plan to ensure resources are directed to customers of greatest potential
Participate in promotional activity programmes to increase disease and product awareness in the market
Customer Focus and Service
Update territory customer segmentation classification and database continuously
Explore and expand new customer base in line with Diabetes Disease portfolio objectives
Build trust and credibility with customers by demonstrating professionalism
Build effective, long-term relationships with key stakeholders and opinion leaders
Peer-to-peer engagement with customers by delivering key promotional messages within approved promotional material
Arrange CPD/CME meetings for scientific exchange with the target audience
Participate in regional and national congresses to support and advance portfolio objectives
Reporting/ Administration & Collaboration
Submit weekly call planner using company tools and report completed calls according to company SOP.
Submit monthly reports on field activities as well as plans for upcoming month.
Ensure punctual delivery of reports
Set up and maintain accurate customer and administrative records
Work closely with cross functional team to supplement in-field activities and ensure that latest data is shared with clinicians in a timely and compliant manner
Identify and report Pharmacovigilance (PV) data and Product Technical Complaints (PTC) in accordance with company procedures, timelines, applicable training, and regulatory requirements.
ABOUT YOU:
JOB-HOLDER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
University degree - science degree would be an advantage
EXPERIENCE
>5yrs as a Sales Representative within the Pharmaceutical environment.
Experience in the Pretoria SE Area will be an advantage.
Experience in the pharma industry in a commercial or medical role.
Proven relations with target customers in the Pretoria SE Area.
Able to work without direct supervision
Proven sales and customer success record
Excellent communication skills: clear and concise medico-marketing messaging incl. ability to communicate highly technical information to medical specialists
Demonstrate good written, verbal and presentation skills
Strong entrepreneurial sense and spirit
Strong analytical ability
Well-developed planning, coordinating and prioritizing skills
High learnability (incl. complex theory/science),
Ability to work closely in collaboration with cross functional business areas.
Goal and results orientated
Negotiation skills
Systematic thinking and acting in a consistent way
Innovative thinking, problem solving and decision making
Valid driver's license
Be willing to travel as per territory requirements
Project management
Strategic thinking
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Must be able to communicate highly technical information to medical specialists
Must use effective selling skills to achieve sales objectives including utilizing the Go to Market (GTM) model which includes:
+ Face to face calls,
+ Virtual or remote detailing,
+ Telephone calls
+ One-way communications i.e., approved Rep Triggered Emails (RTEs) and WhatsApp/SMS messages Effectively communicate medico-marketing messages to customers
Strong entrepreneurial sense and spirit
Well-developed planning, coordinating and prioritizing skills
Set and achieve challenging objectives
Able to work without direct supervision
Set up and maintain accurate customer and administrative records
Analyze data and draw relevant conclusions
Apply creative thinking skills to problem solving
Goal and results orientated
Demonstrated persistence and perseverance are essential.
Demonstrate superb written, verbal and presentation skills.
Be willing and able to travel 20% in a given sales cycle.
Must use effective selling skills to achieve sales objectives
BEHAVIOURAL DIMENSIONS REQUIRED
Shows integrity, tenacity, resilience and adaptability in complex situations and an often-changing environment; is able to handle pressure and commit to and respect deadlines
Ability to implement and live the Sanofi values
Work respectfully and collaboratively with all members of the diabetes team
Embrace the One Sanofi vision
Highly focused and strong drive to succeed, and to set, ambitious objectives
Cross functional approach and behavior in all key activities to ensure effective networking across the organization - this includes networking with other colleagues, medical, marketing, and regulatory
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