Consultant, Strategic Communications

Programa Mundial de Alimentos; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare company is seeking a Key Account Manager in Johannesburg to drive commercial targets in the Near Patient Care sector. This role is crucial for identifying business opportunities and nurturing relationships with key decision-makers. The successful candidate will adapt sales strategies, promote point-of-care testing, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance brand recognition. Join a team dedicated to advancing healthcare solutions and making a global impact, where your contributions will help shape a healthier future for all.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of commercial experience in the medical industry.
• Strong account management skills in IVD or Point of Care.

Responsibilities

• Analyze competitors and customer needs to identify opportunities.
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers.

Skills

Account Management

Sales Strategy Adaptation

Market Analysis

Customer Relationship Management

Point-of-Care Testing Promotion

Education

National Diploma in Medical Sciences

University Degree or Business Management Qualification

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

A healthier future. It's what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come.

Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.

That's what makes us Roche.

The Opportunity

Roche Diagnostics in Johannesburg has an opening for a Key Account Manager, Near Patient Care. The primary goal of this role is to craft and execute dynamic account, portfolio, and channel strategies that drive the attainment of commercial targets. This position is pivotal in identifying and capturing business opportunities and fostering robust relationships with key executive decision-makers and customers. By expanding Roche's market share and sales within the Near Patient Care domain across designated territories, the role ensures sustained growth and exceptional results, reflecting our commitment to excellence and strategic market leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze Competitors and Customers: Assess competitor activities and customer needs to identify issues, trends, and opportunities.
• Adapt Sales Strategies: Tailor sales approaches to meet the unique requirements of various primary care units.
• Promote Point-of-Care Testing: Engage in local health initiatives and outreach programs to enhance brand recognition.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work with internal and external stakeholders, invite participants, speakers, and experts, and manage expenses effectively.
• Comply with Corporate Policies: Adhere to local legislation and Roche corporate policies, maintaining corporate culture and ethics.
• Engage with Market Players: Stay informed on relevant product, industry, and sector knowledge by interacting with market players.
• Build and Expand Client Base: Develop long-term relationships with new and existing customers to increase viable income streams.
• Provide Feedback and Support: Deliver trustworthy customer feedback and after-sales support.
• Record Maintenance: Keep accurate records of sales, revenue, invoices, and report on successes and areas needing improvements.

Who you are as our ideal candidate:

• You hold a completed National Diploma in Medical Sciences. A University degree or a Business Management qualification is preferred.
• 3-5 years commercial experience in the medical industry, ideally in the IVD or Point of Care space, with at least 3 years account management experience.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally.

Relocation benefits are not available for this role.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than ' employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let's build a healthier future, together.

Roche has played a pioneering role in healthcare as an innovator of products and services for the early detection, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The company has operated in South Africa since . The local office of Roche Diagnostics is based in Midrand, Johannesburg and it has offices throughout Southern Africa and Sub-Sahara Africa. We employ over employees in our Diagnostics division.