Sales Rep ( Territory Business Executive )

Novartis; Odisha; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in India is seeking a field-based sales professional to drive territory performance through robust business plans, strong customer relationships, and multi-channel engagement. The role emphasizes data-driven insights, cross-functional collaboration, and strict adherence to ethical and compliance standards.

The candidate should have a science background (B.Sc./B.Pharm), with 2+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience and a preference for candidates with a management degree.

Qualifications

• Science educational background is must: B.Sc. or B.Pharma.
• Minimum 2+ years in pharmaceutical sales.
• Strong scientific acumen enabling value-based selling to healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Drive territory business plans to exceed sales and growth objectives.
• Build and strengthen customer relationships to deliver impactful solutions.
• Lead multi-channel engagement to maximize coverage and influence.
• Ensure accurate reporting and resolve issues promptly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize resources and forecasts.
• Champion compliance and uphold ethical standards.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to inform strategy.
• Provide insights to enhance promotional effectiveness and territory performance.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Education

B.Sc./B. Pharma

Management degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

Incumbent is responsible for driving territory performance by executing robust business plans, building strong customer relationships, and delivering impactful, compliant engagement. The role focuses on achieving sales and growth objectives through effective multi-channel customer interactions, data-driven insights, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

They play a critical role in translating strategy into in-field execution-leveraging market intelligence, optimizing resource utilization, and continuously enhancing promotional effectiveness to maximize customer impact and territory outcomes. The role requires strong ownership of reporting, responsiveness to operational issues, and a commitment to upholding Novartis' ethical and compliance standards.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive territory business plans to exceed sales and growth objectives.
• Build and strengthen customer relationships to deliver impactful solutions.
• Lead multi-channel engagement to maximize coverage and influence.
• Ensure accurate reporting and resolve issues promptly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize resources and forecasts.
• Champion compliance and uphold Novartis' ethical standards.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to inform strategy.
• Provide insights to enhance promotional effectiveness and territory performance.

Role Requirements:

• Science educational background is must, B.Sc., B. Pharma
• Management degree preferred
• Minimum 2+ years in pharmaceutical sales, preferably with a cardiology or other specialty sales background.
• Strong scientific acumen with the ability to translate clinical and product knowledge into value-based selling, effectively communicating differentiated patient and therapeutic benefits to healthcare professionals.
• Proven ability to drive prescription generation and achieve sales targets
• Additional requirement for Institutional TBE/Sr. TBE/ ASM - Understanding/Knowledge of CGHS, ARMY, Railways, ESIC and State Government accounts
• Strong knowledge of disease management and treatment protocols
• Ability to engage with healthcare professionals from the territory effectively
• Preferred experience with specialty as well as mass market product
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills

Skills Desired

• Commercial Excellence
• Conflict Management
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Customer Insights
• Influencing Skills
• Key Account Management
• Professional Ethics