Business Unit Manager Trauma KSA

Smith+Nephew; Riyadh Region; Hybrid; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company is seeking a Business Unit Manager for Trauma in Saudi Arabia to develop and implement regional commercial plans while leading a team of specialists. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Pharmacy, proven marketing experience in the medical sector, and strong negotiation skills. Bilingual in Arabic and English is essential. This position offers a hybrid working model and various benefits including medical insurance and wellness programs.

Benefits

Flexible Vacation and Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Employee Wellness Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical or medical devices sales sector required.
• Marketing/Sales management experience preferable.
• Previous Trauma Experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop a commercial plan for a specified Region.
• Lead a team of Product Specialists to implement the plan.
• Manage the overall regional marketing team and expense budget.

Skills

Proven Marketing experience

Strong commercial acumen

Negotiation expertise

Training & coaching others

Communication in Arabic

Communication in English

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

Business Unit Manager Trauma - Saudi Arabia Riyadh

Life Unlimited.

At Smith+ Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

We believe that through innovation, development and supporting our customers and patients we can help others achieve a Life Unlimited! Our products are in 100 countries globally and supporting this takes a huge effort.

What will you be doing?

The purpose of this role is to develop a commercial plan for a specified Region, with a key responsibility of leading a team of Product Specialist professionals to implement the plan and deliver against sales targets.

What will you need to be successful?

• Meet sales and profit targets on portfolio products across a specified Region.
• Develop a Regional Marketing plan aligned to the Company's marketing strategy.
• Effectively manage an expense budget to ensure optimum return on investment.
• Take responsibility for all aspects of leading and managing the overall regional marketing team.
• Lead, manage, coach, and develop the direct reports using agreed systems e.g. My Career, annual plans.
• Build an industry leading regional Marketing team with capability to approach at all appropriate levels in the NHS by utilising leading sales practices.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of local contracts and tenders, collaborating closely with the Commercial Team, to ensure strong profitable listings.
• Develop a strong customer network with key stakeholders that will be used to develop local opportunities.

Successful candidates would need the following :

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• Proven Marketing experience within the pharmaceutical / medical devices sales sector.
• Marketing / Sales management experience preferable.
• Experience of training & coaching others is essential.
• Previous Trauma Experience would be an advantage
• Ability to communicate in Arabic and English
• Demonstrates an in depth understanding of the challenges within the NHS and a track record of success in a changing external environment.
• Strong commercial acumen, including negotiation expertise.

You. Unlimited.

165 years of pioneering innovation requires a relentless focus on what’s next. We’re focused on you. You’re what’s next…

• Inclusion, Belonging and Equity : Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website ()
• Work / Life Balance : Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
• Your Wellbeing : Medical Insurance and an Employee Wellness Programme and much more.
• Flexibility : Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
• Training : Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.