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Manager, Trade Sales

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Novartis

20d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Marketing
  • Manila

AI generated summary

  • You need a business marketing degree, 4-5 years in customer-facing roles, strategic sales skills, strong analytical abilities, excellent communication, industry knowledge, and leadership experience.
  • You will ensure high trade customer service, lead customer-centric initiatives, manage distribution processes, oversee promotional campaigns, coordinate with Field Force, and report compliance issues.

Requirements

  • University degree in Science of Business Marketing
  • 4-5 years operational experience in customer-facing roles with some sales leadership including key account management
  • Highly strategic and creative in business development
  • Highly analytical both in numbers and situation
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Good knowledge of the Industry and customer handling expertise
  • Strong leadership

Responsibilities

  • Drive achievement of Novartis business goals by ensuring high trade customer service levels
  • Lead in trade implementation within key customers; Lead the creation of a customer-centric approach across the function
  • Share best practices on distribution processes
  • Promotional and informational campaign on various distribution channels i.e., wholesalers, retailers, distributors
  • Be the link between Field Force and Customer Service in managing shortages
  • Ensure adequate reporting of adverse events / technical complaint / compliance issue in accordance with company procedures

FAQs

What is the location for the Manager, Trade Sales position?

The position is located in Manila, Philippines.

Does Novartis offer relocation support for this role?

No, Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role; applicants should only apply if the location is accessible for them.

Who will the Manager, Trade Sales report to?

This role will report directly to the Senior Manager, National Trade Sales.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Manager, Trade Sales?

The primary responsibilities include driving achievement of business goals, leading trade implementation within key customers, sharing best practices, managing promotional campaigns, linking the Field Force and Customer Service, and ensuring proper reporting of adverse events.

What are the essential requirements for this position?

The essential requirements include a university degree in Science or Business Marketing, 4-5 years of operational experience in customer-facing roles with some sales leadership, strategic and creative business development skills, strong analytical abilities, excellent communication and negotiation skills, good industry knowledge, and strong leadership.

Is experience in key account management required for this role?

Yes, experience in key account management is part of the operational experience required for this position.

What type of work environment does Novartis promote?

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment with diverse teams that are representative of the patients and communities they serve.

What type of contracts are available for this position?

The position is a full-time regular employment type.

Are there any specific benefits offered for this role?

Yes, there are benefits and rewards which can be learned about in Novartis’ handbook available on their careers page.

Does the role involve any shift work?

No, the role does not involve shift work.

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Mission & Purpose

Novartis is reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. As a leading global medicines company, we use innovative science and digital technologies to create transformative treatments in areas of great medical need. In our quest to find new medicines, we consistently rank among the world’s top companies investing in research and development. Novartis products reach nearly 800 million people globally and we are finding innovative ways to expand access to our latest treatments. Around 108,000 people of more than 140 nationalities work at Novartis around the world.

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  • Integrity

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