OBJECTIVE AND MAIN TASK OF THE FUNCTION
This position is responsible for assisting the commercial teams in Singapore to drive sales & marketing in Singapore, to provide technical field ICL support, as well as the planning of training roadmaps and structures to customers (distributors, product specialists, end-users) within the region and supports the Regional Business Lead SE Asia/Australia to achieve sales commitments and exceed the regional budget. Variety of tasks in sales, practice development, clinical support and training.
TASKS
- Achieve set sales target for the assigned region.
- Support the regional commercial head to define and implement actions to successfully sell key product portfolio.
- Involvement in budgeting process.
- Collection and analysis of market relevant data.
- Lead back-office resources for selling/marketing/servicing business partners.
- Support launch plan for new products and application programs across the region.
- Train distributors on streamlining order cycle for ICL/TICL.
- Market feedback on product performance and improvement requirements.
- Provide product training and technical support for local distributors, surgeons and clinic staff and ensure STAAR brand and EVO product information is consistent with company vision and strategy.
- Regular follow-ups on the activities done and evaluation of results while taking necessary actions.
- Act as point of first reference for consultations and complaints while working with distributors/end-users, cross functional with Medical Affairs.
- Organize and provide training, presentations and demonstrations to the clinic staff on use and key messages and use of the STAAR's products and effective communication and sales techniques.
- Responsible for podium messages in the region: local user groups, experts meeting, etc.
- Responsible for local training programs in the region aligned with international strategy.
- Provides application advice to customers and understands level and type of complaints and provides feedback for training and improvements of outcomes.
- Represents the company's viewpoint on products to key opinion leaders, scientific advisors, and health authorities.
- Educate and support the customers with patient education/patient awareness strategies including website, branding, practice development etc.
- Maintain know-how of STAAR products, up-to-date and research best practice methods in patient awareness/patient education by attending congresses, meetings and training sessions and exchange know-how.
- Provide regular reports to management on activities done, improvement achieved and areas to improve.
- Plan and execute training and marketing programs for ICL surgeons and staff (Counsellors/ Technicians/ Nurses) involved in ICL.
- Other support for the Region by the Supervisor.
- Singapore office:
- Assist the Country manager for the day-to-day administrative tasks for the office.
- Assist the Country manager for Product registrations/Audits for the Singapore entity.
- Assist the Country manager for Accounts/AGM submission and year end closing.
- Assist the Country manager in assuring office set up and administration is done effectively.
- Assist the Country manager in Product Registrations and Maintenance/ GDPMDS licensing.
REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS
Education: Degree in Optometry or Business/marketing degree preferred, strong candidates with equivalent, hands‑on experience will be considered.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent communication skills to adapt to different individuals at all levels
- Knowledge of international business and medical/ophthalmic devices in general
- Organized and structured
- Team player, high level of motivation
- Ability to learn quickly and work independently
Professional Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position and environment.