Sales Supervisor

Hikma Pharmaceuticals; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sales Operations Supervisor to oversee and enhance sales functions within the Commercial team. In this pivotal role, you will manage order processing, distribution, and invoicing while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Your leadership will drive the sales team to meet targets and maintain strong relationships with key accounts. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and optimize business processes in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about sales and have a proven track record in the pharmaceutical industry, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in sales and distribution, preferably in pharmaceuticals.
• Experience in managerial roles with increasing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the Commercial section to ensure compliance.
• Coach and motivate the sales team to meet targets and provide quality service.

Skills

Sales Management

Distribution Management

Team Leadership

Market Analysis

Budget Preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job description:

Job Purpose

To supervise Sales Operations functions ranging from receiving orders from customers, managing distribution processes, invoicing, preparing and updating sales forecasts and sales report, to track and control all processes of the commercial teams

Description

• Recommends improvements to departmental policy and directs the implementation of procedures and controls covering all areas of Commercial activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost- effective service to customers.
• Supervises the day-to-day operations of Commercial section to ensure that work processes are implemented as designed and comply with established policies, processes and procedures.
• Participates in the development and monitors the implementation of functional commercial procedures, to ensure all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled.
• Supervises the activities and work of subordinates (ex. monthly plans for supervisors), to ensure that all work within a specific area is carried out in an efficient manner and in compliance with the set policies, processes, and procedures.
• Coaches and motivates the sales team, in order to ensure that they perform and provide a consistent service to customers and meet their sales targets.
• Communicates with the internal marketing team and other entities on a regular basis, to arrange for product knowledge training and other activities pertaining to the execution of the marketing plan to meet annual sales targets for a group of specialized products.
• Provides data on company products and performance against those of competitors, to ensure that the company is aware of market trends and can offer products/services that are competitive in the market for a group of specialized products
• Assists in the preparation of the budget, to ensure that the activities within this unit are implemented and processed as per the assigned budget.
• Supervises central distribution processes and closely monitors demand from customers, to ensure they are processed in an efficient and timely manner.
• Follows up with the outcome of deliveries and invoices, in order to keep track of the daily sales performance of commercial teams and focus on achieving the targeted KPI`s (sales & collection).
• Establishes and maintains a good and long-term business relationship with the key accounts and big customers, in order to optimize Hikma sales with the engagement of customers
• Organises and supervises the activities to ensure that all work within a specific area of Commercial activity is carried out in an efficient and procedurally compliant manner (May supervise a small team of subordinates).
• Contributes to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices taking into account international best practice, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.
• Prepares departmental reports of Commercial timely and accurately to meet company and department requirements, policies and standards.
• Complies with all relevant safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
• Performs other related duties or assignments as directed

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or business management or a related field, preferably with a masters.

Minimum Experience:

• 3-5 years of professional experience in sales essentials and distribution, preferably in the pharmaceutical Industry, including at least 1 years in a position with increasing managerial responsibilities