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Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Regional Manager

Field SalesPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeXi'An, Shaanxi, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, or a related field is required.
  • Five to ten years of sales team management experience and regional second-line management experience are required; cardiovascular experience is preferred.
  • A deep understanding of sales strategies and techniques and a record of achieving sales targets are required.
  • Strong leadership and team-management skills, including the ability to motivate and develop a sales team, are required.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills are required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are required.
  • Proficiency with customer relationship management software and other sales management tools is required.

Responsibilities

  • Set annual, quarterly, and monthly goals and plans, and achieve expected targets, market share, and growth within the approved budget.
  • Plan and conduct joint customer visits, using time effectively.
  • Ensure proper execution of the company's market-development strategy in the region; analyze regional markets and allocate resources effectively.
  • Collect and report market information accurately and promptly, forecast regional market risks, and advance market-access work.
  • Conduct professional customer visits and build stable relationships with key customers.
  • Monitor regional purchasing, sales, and inventory to maintain appropriate stock and prevent returns of near-expiry or expired products.
  • Work closely with regional commercial colleagues to ensure continuity of supply.
  • Build relationships with experts and collaborate with marketing, commercial, and other departments to secure tenders and obtain product inclusion in hospital and medical-insurance formularies.
  • Allocate resources effectively and guide subordinates in controlling expenses.
  • Provide monthly regional forecasts and target allocations, and report related information promptly and accurately.
  • Complete other company-required reports accurately and promptly.
  • Build a high-performing team by managing, motivating, developing, and retaining talent.
  • Manage and coach frontline managers through planned joint visits, training them to improve their coaching and problem-solving abilities.
  • Conduct quarterly performance evaluations and provide timely, targeted coaching and training to help subordinates achieve stronger results.
  • Use performance management and development plans to identify training needs, develop and retain talent, reduce employee turnover, and meet company turnover-control targets.
  • Recruit suitable team members and build a talent pipeline.
  • Ensure departing employees complete handovers in accordance with company policy.
  • Strengthen communication and cooperation within and across departments to resolve problems and support individual and team development.
  • Create a positive working environment and promote fair, open, and collaborative teamwork.
  • Complete other ad hoc assignments from the supervisor.
  • Maintain complete and current product knowledge and ensure promotional information is consistent with the company's marketing department.
  • Ensure the team uses product knowledge for effective scientific promotion and meets product-knowledge and professional-skills requirements.
  • Learn and use materials provided by the marketing department to support product promotion.
  • Understand competing products in the same category.
  • Ensure compliance with company standard operating procedures and financial policies, and ensure the team's conduct follows company ethics and principles.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and conduct consistent with company standards.
  • Demonstrate commitment to the role and set a positive example.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the cardiovascular field is preferred.

About the Company

Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Merck develops prescription medicines, vaccines and veterinary treatments for patients, health systems and animal owners worldwide. Its vaccine portfolio includes Gardasil 9, which helps prevent cancers and other diseases caused by several types of human papillomavirus. The company takes potential treatments through laboratory research and clinical trials, then manufactures and sells approved products to drug distributors, hospitals, physicians and governments. Its animal health division sells medicines and vaccines to veterinarians, farmers and pet owners, while selected drug partnerships also earn shared profits or royalties. Founded in 1891, Merck is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rahway, NJ
Founded
1891

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