First Line Manager

Abbott Laboratories; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global health company is seeking a Sales Leader for its Jeddah location, responsible for achieving sales targets and developing the sales force. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Science or Nutrition and at least five years of experience in the Saudi market. The role demands excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills to drive the sales strategy and foster customer relationships. Join a diverse workplace dedicated to your growth and future success.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Great place to work recognition

Diversity leadership in corporate environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the Saudi market in Pharmaceutical/Nutrition.
• Strong proven track record of achievement in the field.
• Excellent leadership and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coaching to the sales team.
• Develop promotional strategies with the sales force.
• Monitor performance of sales representatives to ensure targets are met.
• Identify and present new business opportunities to management.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Territorial Planning Technique

Sales Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science/Human or Vet Medicine/General Science/Nutrition

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

<h3>Working at Abbott</h3> <p>At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:</p> <ul> <li>Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.</li> <li>A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.</li> <li>A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.</li> </ul> <h3>The Opportunity</h3> <p>This position is based in our Jeddah field location within Abbott Nutrition International (ANI).</p> <h3>Divisional Information</h3> <p>Abbott Nutrition International (ANI)</p> <p>Our nutrition business develops science‑based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.</p> <h3>Primary Job Function</h3> <p>Provide assigned sales team with the leadership, coaching, direction and resources to ensure targets are achieved and to ensure short and long‑term strategies are applied by the sales team.</p> <h3>Core Job Responsibilities</h3> <ul> <li>Achieve regional targets as well as develop and assist the sales force in achieving their targets.</li> <li>Translate marketing strategies into day‑to‑day working sales and promotional strategy and driving this with the sales force.</li> <li>Goal setting per Rep with a frequent monitoring of their performance; follow up sales administration, monitor progress, measure results and perform appraisals.</li> <li>Provide in‑field coaching, follow‑up training to support science and skill‑based training and develop subordinates to facilitate succession planning.</li> <li>Actively seek, identify, analyze, and present new business opportunities and improvement ideas to senior management on an ongoing basis.</li> <li>Select, interview new recruits to the sales team.</li> <li>Builds effective and enduring customer relationships; identifies and works closely with the most significant customers in the area.</li> <li>Effectively communicate with all levels of staff via staff meetings, written communications and one‑on‑one communication.</li> <li>Interact and work with management/ employees to promote teamwork.</li> <li>Identify and implement best practices and encourage innovation.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures and serve as a role model to all employees.</li> </ul> <h3>Education / Qualifications / Experience</h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science/Human or Vet Medicine/General Science/Nutrition.</li> <li>Must have at least minimum of 5 years’ experience at the Saudi market in Pharmaceutical/Nutrition with strong proven track of achievement.</li> <li>Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, presentation & selling skills.</li> <li>Organization and Industry intelligence.</li> <li>Analytical skills and territorial planning technique.</li> <li>Computer skills is a must.</li> </ul> <p><b>Apply Now</b></p> <p>Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.</p> <p>Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.</p>