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Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Regional Manager

Field SalesPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeGuangzhou, Guangdong Province, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

  • Set annual, quarterly, and monthly goals and plans, and achieve targets, market share, and growth within the prescribed budget.
  • Plan and conduct joint visits, using time effectively.
  • Ensure correct execution of the company's market development strategy in the region; analyze the regional market and ensure resources are allocated and invested effectively.
  • Collect and report market information accurately and promptly, forecast regional market risks, and advance market access work effectively.
  • Maintain high-quality professional visits and build stable, positive relationships with key customers.
  • Track regional purchases, sales, and inventory to ensure appropriate inventory levels and prevent returns of near-expiry or expired products.
  • Work closely with regional commercial colleagues to ensure smooth product supply.
  • Build relationships with experts in relevant fields and collaborate closely with marketing, commercial, and other departments to win tenders and secure product inclusion in hospital drug and medical insurance catalogues.
  • Allocate resources effectively and guide subordinates in controlling expenses.
  • Provide monthly regional forecasts and allocate targets, reporting relevant information accurately and promptly.
  • Complete all 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 abilities.
  • 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 turnover, and meet company turnover-control targets.
  • Recruit suitable team members and build a talent pipeline.
  • Ensure departing employees complete work handovers in accordance with company requirements.
  • Strengthen communication and cooperation within and across departments, helping resolve problems and supporting individual and team growth.
  • Create a positive work environment and promote fair, impartial, and transparent teamwork.
  • Complete other ad hoc tasks assigned by the manager.
  • 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 academic promotion and meets product knowledge and professional skills requirements.
  • Study 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 team conduct follows company ethics and principles.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and conduct that meet company standards, and serve as a role model through commitment to 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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