Key Accounts Manager

Zuellig Pharma; Parañaque; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Zuellig Pharma in the Philippines is seeking a strategic account leader to manage a portfolio of key enterprise clients. You will drive account strategies, renewals, and growth initiatives across cross-functional teams.

You will lead negotiations, oversee onboarding, monitor KPI performance, and ensure service excellence through the client lifecycle, collaborating with Operations, Finance, Legal, and Quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Marketing, Life Sciences, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing strategic or enterprise client accounts.
• Demonstrated experience leading commercial negotiations and contract renewals.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Account Management: manage strategic key accounts and develop account strategies with executive stakeholders.
• Contract Renewal & Commercial Management: lead end-to-end renewal processes and negotiate with clients.
• Business Development & Account Growth: identify opportunities for expanding partnerships and collaborate on growth plans.
• Commercial Ownership Across the Client Lifecycle: ensure onboarding and execution from award to implementation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: lead governance meetings and align on client priorities across departments.
• Commercial Performance Management: monitor revenue, profitability, and KPI performance; support budgeting and planning.
• People Leadership & Development: mentor a team of Client Key Account Executives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship management

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/Finance/Marketing/Life Sciences/Healthcare Management

Tools

CRM software

Commercial analytics tools

Job description

Zuellig Pharma is a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, and our purpose is to make healthcare more accessible to the communities we serve. We provide world-class distribution, digital, and commercial services to support the growing healthcare needs in this region.

The company was started a hundred years ago and has grown to become a multibillion-dollar business covering 17 markets with over 12,000 employees. Our people serve more than 200,000 medical facilities and work with over 450 clients, including the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Account Management

Manage a portfolio of strategic key accounts and serve as the primary point-of-contact for clients. Develop and execute account strategies to strengthen partnerships and drive long-term business growth. Build trusted relationships with key decision-makers and executive stakeholders. Conduct regular business reviews (QBR) and proactively identify client needs and opportunities

Contract Renewal & Commercial Management

Lead the end-to-end contract renewal process, to ensure timely execution and business continuity. Develop renewal strategies and lead commercial negotiations with clients. Coordinate internal alignment and approvals for commercial proposals and agreements. Monitor client KPI performance, contract performance, obligations, and renewal pipeline.

Business Development & Account Growth

Identify opportunities to expand existing partnerships through new services, solutions, and business initiatives. Collaborate with the Business Development team on strategic opportunities and client growth plans. Proposal development, pricing discussions, and commercial renewal business cases.

Commercial Ownership Across the Entire Client Lifecycle Management

Oversee the transition from contract award to implementation, ensuring smooth onboarding and execution. Coordinate with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, Legal, and other internal stakeholders to deliver client commitments. Monitor client account performance, client satisfaction, and service excellence throughout the partnership lifecycle. Proactively manage risks, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Lead cross-functional discussions to ensure alignment on client priorities and business objectives. Facilitate governance meetings and performance reviews with client and internal stakeholders. Champion collaboration across departments to deliver integrated client solutions.

Commercial Performance Management

Monitor account revenue, profitability, and key performance indicators. Prepare account reviews, business updates, and management reports. Support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic account planning.

People Leadership & Development

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of 4 Client Key Account Executives, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented culture. Provide continuous coaching, performance feedback, and professional development support to team members.

Must-Have Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Marketing, Life Sciences, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Key Account Management, Business Development, Commercial Management, or Strategic Partnerships, including at least 2-3 years of people management or team leadership experience.
• Proven experience managing strategic or enterprise client/customer accounts.
• Demonstrated experience leading commercial negotiations and contract renewals. Strong project management skills with the ability to effectively balance and prioritize multiple client needs.

Competencies

• Strong commercial and strategic thinking.
• Excellent relationship management and influencing skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Sound financial and business acumen.
• Strong project management and execution capabilities.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Advantages To Have

• Experience in healthcare distribution and Pharma Distribution Business.
• Exposure to regional or multinational clients/customer accounts.
• Experience in contract management/governance.
• Familiarity with CRM/commercial analytics tools.
• Experience leading client implementation or transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations and compliance.
• Professional certifications in Project Management or Account Management are an advantage.

What We Offer

• We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where our employees can learn, grow, and achieve shared success.
• We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every individual feels valued, respected, and treated fairly.
• As a leading multi-market healthcare solutions provider, we empower our employees to gain comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the dynamic healthcare industry across the region.
• Enjoy the flexibility to effectively balance your work and personal life while taking charge of your career journey through our empowering growth opportunities.
• Our Total Rewards program is designed to support your overall well-being in every aspect.