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Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Regional Manager

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

About the Job

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

  • Promote designated company products in the assigned region through effective regional management, team management, and employee motivation; guide team members in implementing company strategies and marketing plans to achieve company goals and expand market share.
  • Build and maintain business relationships with key opinion leaders in the assigned region and strengthen the company and product brand image.
  • Collaborate with relevant departments to advance business development.
  • Develop and coach subordinates.
  • Set annual, quarterly, and monthly targets and plans, and achieve expected goals, market share, and growth within designated expenses.
  • Develop and execute joint-visit plans and use time effectively.
  • Ensure correct implementation of company market-development strategies in the region, analyze regional markets, and allocate resources effectively.
  • Collect and report market information accurately and promptly, forecast regional market risks, and support effective market-access work.
  • Maintain high-quality professional customer visits and build stable relationships with key customers.
  • Track regional purchasing, sales, and inventory to maintain appropriate inventory and prevent returns of near-expiry or expired products.
  • Work closely with regional business colleagues to ensure uninterrupted supply.
  • Build relationships with experts in relevant fields and coordinate with Marketing and Commercial teams to secure tenders and gain product inclusion in hospital formularies and medical insurance formularies.
  • Allocate resources effectively and guide subordinates in controlling expenses.
  • Provide monthly regional forecasts and target allocations, and report relevant information accurately and promptly.
  • Complete other required company reports accurately and on time.
  • Manage, motivate, develop, and retain employees to build a high-performing team.
  • Manage and coach frontline managers through planned joint visits, training them to improve coaching and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Complete quarterly performance evaluations 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 build a talent-resourcing system.
  • Ensure departing employees complete work handovers in accordance with company policy.
  • Strengthen communication and collaboration within the department and across departments to solve 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 current product knowledge and ensure promotional information aligns with the company Marketing department.
  • Ensure the team uses product knowledge effectively in academic promotion and meets product-knowledge and professional-skills requirements.
  • Study and use materials provided by Marketing to support product promotion.
  • Understand competing products in the same category.
  • Ensure compliance with company standard operating procedures, financial policies, and ethical standards.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and conduct consistent with company standards.
  • Demonstrate commitment and serve as a positive example through active engagement in the work.

Desired Qualifications

  • Cardiovascular experience.

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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