Job Description

Company DescriptionWe are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversi?ed by geography, product and manufacturing capability.Aspen is a dynamic organisation built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations.At aspen, not only do we source for the best talent but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.The Groups key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9 100 employees at 69 established offices in over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines.OBJECTIVE:You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong business relationships with these key accounts in order to drive net sales revenue and operating income within trade spend budget. You will be required to engage with internal and external cross functional departments including Marketing, the Field Teams and Logistics and to ensure a seamless service to customers.MAIN DUTIES:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Build commercial dashboards
• Align to DoH dashboards
• Support bid preparation activities
• New portfolio planning
• Implementation of division sales and marketing strategies
• Establish an environment and foundation for future sales growth
• Effective management of resources, e.g. allocated budget, inventory, time, systems, performance tracking tools, etc.
• Support achievement of Sales / Growth vs Budget.
• Sales forecasting, close co-operation and communication with Supply Chain/Demand Planning.
• Efficient & constructive customer problem solving
• Analysis & reporting of sales
• Evaluate market trends and gather competitive information, identify trends that affect current and future growth of regional sales and profitability.
• Methods for improving customer services are proposed, developed and continuously updated.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a Matric
• Appropriate tertiary qualification (Medical / Finance and Accounting will be an advantage)
• Proficient in Excel, Word & Power Point
• Minimum of 3 years experience within the pharmaceutical healthcare field
• A valid drivers licence
• Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical market, with adequate understanding of the public health environment.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Decision making
• Commercially astute
• Self-driven,
• Teamwork,
• Planning and organising
• Project management
• Presentation skills
• Strategic thinking
• Leadership skills
• Analytical thinking
• Influencing
• Innovative
• Relationship savvy

Aspen is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and suitably qualified job applicants are invited to submit their CV online on or before the 12 April 2024. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups through a fair recruitment and selection process in accordance with laws governing employment equity, where such laws are applicable to the Aspen entity that will employ the successful candidate. If you have not heard from the HR department within 30 days of this advert closing, please consider your application unsuccessful.Internal Applications must be completed using an Aspen mailing address after applicants have had informed their direct line managers of their application.

Aspen Pharmacare