Senior Key Account Manager, MS - North West England

Novartis AG; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in the UK is seeking a specialist sales representative for a priority brand in multiple sclerosis (MS). The role involves developing business plans, achieving sales targets, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates have experience in the pharmaceutical sector and a strong customer-focused approach. Competitive benefits include a salary, health insurance, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance

25 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Employee recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a UK based Pharmaceutical role ideally in a specialist sales role.
• Growth mindset and keen to learn.
• Desire to drive for results.

Responsibilities

• Develop business plans and implement activities like events and campaigns.
• Accountable for achieving sales and performance targets.
• Provide support for Key Account and market access.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Sales skills

Customer-focused approach

Collaborative mindset

Education

Experience in pharmaceutical sales

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join the team to work on one of our priority brands for MS. This opportunity gives you the chance to develop your career whilst playing an important part of the success of a team that has already changed lives of many people living with MS in the UK. Please note this role requires the successful candidate to live on the territory in the North West of England and have the right to work in the UK. Visa or relocation support are not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop business plans and implement related activities like customer events, sales & marketing campaigns, sales presentations necessary to achieve agreed objectives
• Accountable for achieving agreed sales, productivity and performance targets within agreed budgets and timescales
• Provide Key Account/Hospital network support, market access support, including referral networks
• Gain a deep understanding in the MS specialist area and priority products
• Maintain and enhance knowledge of products, product strategy, positioning, key messages, programs, company developments, customers, and competitors
• Achieve agreed contact, coverage and frequency targets through various communication channels
• Ensure customer satisfaction and best in class customer relationship
• Contribute positively to the Sales and Marketing team through cooperative relationships and collaborative efforts to achieve team and company objectives
• Provide input into effective use of promotional funds and territory sales forecasting

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a UK based Pharmaceutical role ideally in a specialist sales role
• Growth mindset and keen to learn
• Desire to drive for results
• Strong communication and selling skills
• Engaging customer focused approach
• Patient centric outlook
• Collaborative and has proven success with cross functional working

Desirable

• Specialist MS knowledge

Why Novartis

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients\' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

Learn more about our people and strategy: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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Benefits and Rewards

Competitive salary, Sales incentive scheme, Pension scheme, Share purchase scheme, Health insurance, 25 days annual leave, Flexible working arrangements, Employee recognition scheme, learning and development opportunities.