Business Executive

PeopleStrong; Agra District; On-site; INR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong in Agra, India seeks a Business Executive in the Domestic Sales unit to drive pharma sales and build strong relationships with healthcare professionals. You will be responsible for meeting targets, ensuring product availability at chemist level, and expanding the prescription base while reporting to the Area Business Manager.

The role requires a BSc/BPharma/DPharma with 6 months+ pharma sales experience (2+ years for non-science graduates), CRM proficiency, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Minimum six months pharma sales experience for science graduates and at least two years for non-science graduates.
• Must be proficient with CRM software and have strong relationship-building skills with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed targets by generating prescriptions and expanding the patient/doctor base.
• Ensure product availability at chemist level and update visit plans.
• Analyse sales data and implement plans with Area Business Manager support.
• Follow up with healthcare professionals to drive incremental business in clinic and non-clinic settings.
• Maintain updated standard visit lists and coverage plans monthly.

Skills

CRM proficiency

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Persistence

Education

BSc

B Pharma

D Pharma

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Sub Org Unit 1 Domestic Sales-Guardian-North

Country India

Location Agra

Skills

Skill

Graduation/Equivalent Course

Others

CERTIFICATION

Working Language

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role Business Executive Non- Metro

Designation Business Executive

Department Domestic Sales

Reporting to Area Business Manager

Job Grade L1B

Role Objective : Achieve and exceed sales targets in the assigned territory by implementing effective sales strategies to create a positive image of USV among customers

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Achieve and exceed assigned targets by generating new prescriptions and continuing the existing prescription base (RCPA)
• Ensure product availability at the chemist level
• Undertake corrective actions to bridge any gaps ensuring timely escalation in field efforts and strategy execution
• Analyse sales data (Product, Service, Customer) using all available dashboards and incorporate insights into sales planning leveraging digital tools with support from Area Business Manager
• Implement the addition, deletion and visit frequency updates of Standard Visit List/Chemist Visit List to reach all Standard Visit List doctors / Chemist Visit List retailers according to the assigned frequency
• Update Monthly Tour Plan / Standard Tour Plan and prepare day wise coverage plan
• Follow up with healthcare professionals to achieve the desired outcomes for incremental business from both in-clinic and out-clinic activities
• Execute structured sales plans for a diverse customer base including specialists and general physicians
• Ensure conversion of non-core doctors
• Participate in Joint Field Work sessions, review meetings and cycle meetings
• Submit timely reports and feedback while adhering to compliance requirements
• Support line managers with relevant information in joint calls and review meetings
• Create and regularly update standard visit list of relevant HCPs, corporate hospitals, chemists and stockists monthly tour plan and coverage plan

Supply Chain Management

• Conduct periodic retail chemist prescription audits (RCPA) at relevant chemists (trade, floating, dispensing & chains) to assess prescription flow and product availability

People and Culture

• Demonstrate Credo values and behaviours to build trust and credibility with customers & colleagues
• Participate in Learning and Development programmes

STAKEHOLDER INTERACTION

Type of Interaction: Internal

Interaction with: Area Business Manager, Regional Business Manager, Zonal Business Manager, Marketing

Nature of Interaction: Routine communication in connection with specified tasks and handling escalations from accounts. Communication requiring some level of diplomacy, coordination, synergy and sensitisation on IR matters

Type of Interaction: External

Interaction with: Healthcare Professionals / Clearing and Forwarding Agents / Stockist / Chemists/ Other Stakeholders (Paramedics, Purchase Officers/Head Nurse- Team Specific)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature, level and expectations of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the

required duties, responsibilities and job specifications / requirements and that individual entities may amend this list based on their specific requirements and business context. Nature of Interaction: Influence customers through detailed technical explanations of products

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Professional Experience and Relevant Skills

• Minimum of six months of experience in Pharma sales for candidates with a science background and a minimum of two years of experience in Pharma sales for those with a non-science background
• Must possess proficiency in using CRM software and other relevant tools, a basic understanding of sales and marketing principles and excellent relationship-building skills with healthcare professionals. Must demonstrate persistence and ability for frequent follow-ups

Academic Qualifications & Certifications

Educational Qualification: Bachelor of Science (BSc) Graduate /B Pharma/D Pharma

Functional Competency

Customer Orientation

Achievement Orientation

Planning & Execution

Effective Communication

Exhibits Grit

Integrity and Process Compliance

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature, level and expectations of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the

required duties, responsibilities and job specifications / requirements and that individual entities may amend this list based on their specific requirements and business context.