Job Description

Listing reference:

019392

Listing status:

Online

Apply by:

25 February 2025

Position summary

Industry:

Pharmaceutical Sector

Job category:

Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location:

Roodepoort

Contract:

Permanent

EE position:

Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

We are seeking to appoint a Regional Key Account Manager (Pharmacy). The candidate will report into the National Key Accounts Manager - Pharmacy. Territory: Inland South/Free State

Job description

Job Purpose:

To implement a profitable commercial model through alignment of business opportunities and service level agreements within the Clicks channel and thereby cultivating and managing stakeholder relationships in line with the UPD strategy and Group Objectives.

Key Performance Areas:

Relationship building:

To identify, build regional relationships that influence key internal and external stakeholders to gain a good understanding of stakeholder requirements To effectively and proactively liaise with other departments to ensure cross functional integration and execution of strategy. To generate demand by building relationships with core commercial departments within the Clicks group.

Research and Analysis:

To conduct market research to assess the needs, behaviours and outlooks within the Clicks channels in order to affect and influence UPD brand opportunities. To identify current and future product, market and customer information needs through primary and/ or secondary market research.

Sales:

To drive sales aligned to the business strategic objectives to increase profitability in the Clicks channel. To increase the Clicks pharmacy customer base purchasing compliance to UPD. To measure the implementation of the initiated business plan. To achieve planned sales targets

Marketing:

To grow the UPD brand through effective channel brand management. To screen potential business deals by analysing market strategies, deal requirements and financial needs.

Contract negotiation:

To ensure compliance management.

Reporting:

To compile and provide accurate reporting on profitability, trading agreements, updates and other general requirements related to the portfolio.

Skills:

Planning and organisation skills Excellent communication skills Negotiation skills Strong interpersonal and relationship management across multiple levels of management Time management Good attention to detail and accuracy Analytical and strategic thinking skills Budget management skills Computer literacy (Advanced Excel and Power Point)

Knowledge:

Sales principles, legislation, industry specific regulations, processes of systems, etc.

Personal Competencies:

Building and maintain strategic networks Presenting and communicating information Persuading and influencing Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking Adapting and responding to change Creativity and innovation Problem solving Delivering results and meeting customer expectations

Minimum requirements

Minimum Education & Qualification:

Matric


Relevant qualification in Sales and Marketing or similar

Minimum Job Related Experience:

3-year pharmaceutical industry experience at junior management / professional level with retail experience or exposure


5 years' experience in sales

N.B: We endeavor to provide feedback to all candidates whenever possible, however, if you don't hear from us within 14 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.