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Job Description
Job Title: CDD Channel Manager, Southern Europe
Location:South Europe
Reports To:Sales Manager
Job Summary:We are seeking a guide and multifaceted Channel Manager to lead our distributor partnerships and drive growth through our channel partners. The ideal candidate will have a consistent track record in handling distributor relationships, developing partner strategies, and achieving sales targets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and Complete Channel Strategies:Formulate and implement strategies to improve channel partner performance and expand market reach.
- Relationship Management:Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with distributors and channel partners, ensuring they are well-supported and aligned with our business objectives.
- Coordinate Distributors' activities in sales, marketing, customer services, scientific affairs, and technical support. Maintain direct relationships with key customers in the territory.
- Sales Growth:Drive sales through channel partners by setting targets, monitoring performance, and providing necessary support.
- Produce a detailed business plan aligned with strategic targets for assigned Distributors and territories.
- Review and handle Distributor performance within the territory to meet approved financial goals.
- Training and Development:Conduct training sessions for channel partners to ensure they are knowledgeable about our products and services.
- Coordinate Distributor onboarding and refresher training, ensuring regular updates on marketing and scientific matters to align performance with CDD strategy.
- Market Analysis:Analyze market trends and provide insights to optimize channel strategies and identify new opportunities.
- Develop scientific awareness and knowledge among HCPs and KOLs to support business objectives.
- Increase CDD’s visibility and recognition by prioritizing and attending exhibitions, seminars, and other events, and by implementing direct marketing initiatives alongside other promotional activities as necessary.
- Reporting:Provide regular reports on channel performance, sales metrics, and forecasts to senior management.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including sales, marketing, and product management, to ensure cohesive and effective channel strategies.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, life science or a related field. MSc or PhD, or equivalent experience, is a plus.
- At least 5 years of sales experience in IVD and/or medical devices industries as well as some experience in channel management. Full-cycle account management expertise is a plus.
- Good knowledge of the IVD market, healthcare system, national guidelines, reimbursement, and other relevant legislation within the territory.
- Consistent track record of achieving sales targets and driving growth through channel partners.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and social skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Residence within the territory (Spain or Italy)
- Proficiency in English and at least one local language (Spanish, Italian); knowledge of other languages within the Territory is a plus.
- Valid driving license
- Familiarity with CRM software and sales performance metrics.
- Ability to travel as required