Reporting to the Associate VP Latam, the National Sales Manager Brazil is responsible for the leadership and management of Sales Team, within their assigned geography, sales performance at a national level, business knowledge of the local landscape to assess key stakeholders, and to monitor and track future trends within the marketplace.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction to Sales Team in order to exceed your performance objectives
- Responsible for supervising the operations of the region including hiring, coaching, professional development, performance management, resource utilization, administration, and the assignment of key priority accounts within the medical community
- Develops and implements territory plans that properly identify and prioritize activities to accomplish short and long-term business plan goals * Supports the national brand plan and corporate strategies
- Establish and maintain an effective communications system among all members of the National team
- Maintain required technical expertise in order to respond accurately to all questions regarding products, policies, and business-related issues from customers and representatives
- Demonstrates clear and thorough understanding of disease states, products and relevant competitor products, including their mechanisms of action, indications, efficacy, safety, etc
- Works in the field with all Sales Team members, coach and counsel on improvement of selling skills, product knowledge, business landscape, and capabilities needed for successful representative development
- Effectively plan and execute business meetings (quarterly business meetings, 1:1’s, national sales meetings) with Sales Team.
- P&L responsibilities- develops and implements business plans, manages operational budget.
- Interaction and partnership with brand marketing team and appropriate interactions with the Medical Science Liaison team to ensure alignment on strategic opportunities including thought leader development
- Collaborates and communicates with internal customers on account strategy, plans, and execution
- Solicit, embrace, and take action on feedback from your internal and external stakeholders
- Exercise sound judgment and oversight to ensure integrity and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as corporate policies in all activities and communications * Attend and participate in meetings and conferences as requested
- Complete ad-hoc projects and responsibilities as requested
- Fully understand and train Sales Team on IC plan components and how to achieve and exceed sales goals
Qualifications/Training/Experience
- BA/BS Degree required; MBA or advanced degree in a related field preferred
- Prior experience in a highly competitive Ophthalmology space is highly recommended
- Previous marketing/sales experience preferred with five+ years spent in a related position with demonstrated leadership across peer and customer groups in pharma and/or biotech
- Experience working with key thought leaders or high influence customers in large group practices, hospitals, IDN’s, academic institutions, and GPO affiliated practices
- Track record of proven sales success to include national awards, finishing in top 10%, etc.
- Demonstrate leadership capabilities and financial management knowledge, as well as written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational and analytical skills are required and the ability to analyze and draw appropriate conclusions using sales data/call reporting software/applications
- Proven ability to develop and motivate others, lead through change, and deliver on business imperatives is critical to be successful in this role
Travel & Other Requirements:
- This position will require 50% or more travel to develop internal and external relationships
- A valid driver’s license and safe driving record, as well as proximity to a major airport hub