Be part of something bigger at BD. Here, you’ll help us share our innovative solutions with more clinics, physicians, pharmacies and medical entities which will in turn benefit the health and well-being of people and patients all over the nation. It’s an exciting, challenging and rewarding role, but you’ll be working from a place of strength thanks to our trusted name, and the belief in our products that you’ll quickly develop. Here, you’ll be channeling all your sales skills and experience into one singular goal: advancing the world of health™. At BD, you can make a true difference of one.
Responsibilities
Job Description Summary
The Sales Manager provides inputs and actively shapes country business strategy in alignment with a regional strategy and takes a lead to align and implement tactical execution of the sales, marketing and operational plans. Directs adoption of adequate tools and processes to accelerate and drive sales and income growth. Leads and develops the country sales team and continuously strive to excel selling capabilities.As a member of the local BD Biosciences Africa management team, the Sales Manager is a key collaborator in the local decision-making process.
Job Description
We are the makers of possible
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Why join us?
A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
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Our vision for BD Biosciences
BD Biosciences (BDB) is a leading provider of high-quality flow cytometry and single-cell genomics solutions, scientific research and clinical laboratories. Here, we are leading the way by developing the best technologies that have the ability to look closer at the details of cells and diseases.
About the role
The Sales Manager provides inputs and actively shapes country business strategy in alignment with a regional strategy and takes a lead to align and implement tactical execution of the sales, marketing and operational plans. Directs adoption of adequate tools and processes to accelerate and drive sales and income growth. Leads and develops the country sales team and continuously strive to excel selling capabilities.
As a member of the local BD Biosciences Africa management team, the Sales Manager is a key collaborator in the local decision-making process.
The role will be field based & primarily customer-facing to cover South Africa and extended Southern African markets
Main responsibilities will include:
Budget and forecast
Leads the commercialization strategy, in line with the BDB EMEA and Africa strategy.
Develops together with management team an annual business plan to make sure the regional/country targets are met or overachieved focusing on the pre-defined growth drivers and opportunities managed by their sales team.
Is accountable for the successful implementation of the local annual business plan.
Drives and leads the business to achieve and exceed expectations.
Makes sure the needed input is clear to update forecast and reporting is done on-time & accurately.
People management
Driving local team to deliver results; improving skills to showcase commercial excellence and leading ongoing organizational change.
Recruiting, retaining, and developing people.
Constantly reviewing & upgrading knowledge, skills, and engagement levels of the team.
Customer relationship
Develops appropriate understanding of local customer needs through ongoing interaction with key accounts, key customers and third party partners.
About you
Degree in business or scientific discipline
Strong field sales experience
Demonstrable sales experience within the Life Sciences or Diagnostics arena is a plus.
Action oriented, drive for results, and gets things done
Commercial acumen with organizational awareness.
Sales forecast accuracy and customer focused.
Ability to deal with ambiguity and act when limited information is available.
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