AWM Area Manager

Smith+Nephew; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical technology company is seeking an Area Manager for Advanced Wound Management in the UAE. The selected candidate will define the release process and coordinate marketing, sales, and customer support teams. Successful applicants will need a Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical or Medical sciences and at least 5 years of sales management experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry, preferably in advanced wound management. Fluency in English and Arabic is essential. This position offers a hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Vacation and Time Off

Medical Insurance

Employee Wellness Programme

Training and Mentorship

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
• Proven track record in people management.
• Experience in advanced wound management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and coordinate the release process for the product.
• Align marketing, sales, and customer support teams.
• Achieve business unit financial objectives.

Skills

UAE sales management

Team leadership

Communication in English and Arabic

Sales and marketing strategy formulation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical or Medical sciences

Job description

Area Manager – Advanced Wound Management, UAE

Life Unlimited.

At Smith+ Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

We believe that through innovation, development and supporting our customers and patients we can help others achieve a Life Unlimited! Our products are in 100 countries globally and supporting this takes a huge effort.

What will you be doing?

This role is responsible for defining the release process and coordinating all the activities required to bring the product to market. This involves bridging gaps between different functions within the company and aligning all the teams involved like marketing, sales, and customer support.

What will you need to be successful?

• Provide annual budget for the business unit in alignment with the Gulf country director and in alignment with the overall company strategy.
• Provides monthly forecast input as part of Standard Operating Process on respective product lines.
• Achieve business unit financial objectives.
• Maintain an efficient and effective marketing force within the territory, lead, coach and support his/her team
• Recommends specific sales & marketing strategies to capitalize on territorial opportunities and competitive threats.
• Maintain strong personal relationships with key Opinion leaders
• Accountable for positive corporate representation with the community and customers.
• Provide training, coaching and development support to the sales team.

Successful candidates would need the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical, Medical sciences or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as UAE sales manager, in pharmaceutical/medical device industry, preferably in advanced wound management
• People management experience and proven track record of success
• The ability to communicate both in English and Arabic.

Benefits

• Inclusion, Belonging and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/)
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
• Your Wellbeing: Medical Insurance and an Employee Wellness Programme and much more.
• Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
• Training: Direct, Team-Customized, Mentorship.