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Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Regional Manager

Field SalesPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeChengdu, Sichuan, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Business Management, Sales, or a related field is required.
  • Five to ten years of sales team management experience and second-line regional management experience are required; cardiovascular experience is preferred.
  • A deep understanding of sales strategies and techniques and a track 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 CRM software and other sales management tools is required.

Responsibilities

  • Set annual, quarterly, and monthly goals and plans, and achieve targets, market share, and growth objectives within the approved expense budget.
  • Develop and execute joint-visit plans and use time effectively.
  • Ensure company market-development strategies are correctly implemented in the region; analyze the regional market and allocate resources appropriately and effectively.
  • Collect and provide market information accurately and promptly, forecast regional market risks, and advance market-access work.
  • Conduct professional customer visits and build stable, positive relationships with key customers.
  • Track regional purchases, sales, and inventory to maintain appropriate inventory and prevent returns of products nearing expiration or past expiration.
  • Work closely with regional commercial colleagues to ensure an uninterrupted supply.
  • Build relationships with experts in relevant fields and coordinate with Marketing, Commercial, and other departments to secure successful tenders and inclusion of products in hospital formularies and medical insurance directories.
  • Allocate resources effectively and guide subordinates in controlling expenses.
  • Provide monthly regional forecasts and allocate targets, and submit related information accurately and promptly.
  • Complete other required company reports accurately and promptly.
  • Build a high-performing team by effectively managing, motivating, developing, and retaining talent.
  • Manage and coach frontline managers through planned joint visits, training them to improve their coaching and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Complete quarterly performance reviews and provide timely, targeted coaching and training to subordinates to improve results.
  • Use performance management and employee development plans to identify training needs, develop and retain talent, reduce employee turnover, and meet company turnover-control targets.
  • Recruit suitable team members and maintain a talent pipeline.
  • Ensure departing employees complete work handover in accordance with company requirements.
  • Strengthen communication and cooperation within the department and across departments to resolve problems and support individual and team development.
  • Create a positive work environment and promote fair, impartial, and transparent teamwork.
  • Complete other ad hoc tasks assigned by the supervisor.
  • Maintain complete and up-to-date product knowledge and ensure product-promotion information is consistent with Marketing.
  • Ensure the team uses product knowledge for effective scientific promotion and meets product-knowledge and professional-skills requirements.
  • Study and use other materials provided by Marketing to support product promotion.
  • Understand relevant products from competitors.
  • Ensure strict compliance with company standard operating procedures and financial policies, and ensure the team's conduct complies with company ethics and principles.
  • Maintain a professional appearance, dress to professional standards, and behave in accordance with company expectations.
  • Demonstrate commitment and act as a role model through active engagement in the work.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the cardiovascular field is preferred.
  • Sales management and team management skills are listed as 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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