Regional Sales Manager - Cape Town

Drreddyslaboratorieslimited; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical coverage for you and family

Life coverage

Maternity & Paternity benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Dr Reddy's in South Africa seeks an experienced Regional Sales Manager to lead a team of Professional Sales Representatives, ensure territory targets, SFE and call objectives are met, and align activities with marketing goals.

The role involves daily field coaching, event planning for conferences and CME/CDP programs, and developing strategic plans. You will engage with GPs, specialists, and pharmacists, manage client data, and report regional performance to senior leadership.

Qualificações

• Extensive pharmaceutical line management experience in SA private sector.
• Proven leadership of pharmaceutical sales teams.
• Experience launching products and navigating regulatory environments.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage a team of Professional Sales Representatives to meet territory targets and objectives.
• Drive sales target achievement through daily field visits, coaching and support.
• Plan and execute divisional conferences, CME/CDP events and promotional activities.
• Develop and implement strategic sales action plans aligned with marketing goals.
• Engage with General Practitioners, Specialists and Pharmacists to drive business performance.
• Maintain an up-to-date client database within the territory.
• Collaborate with KAM and National Sales Manager to identify opportunities.
• Build and present monthly/quarterly RSM reviews to the c-suite.

Conhecimentos

Team leadership

Sales management

Pharmaceutical sales

Go-to-market strategy

Formação académica

Bachelor's/Diploma in Business or Life Science

Ferramentas

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Descrição da oferta de emprego

This is not an expat hiring - We will only accept applications from local candidates based in South Africa

The RSM will be responsible for:

• Team Leadership & Performance Management Lead and manage a team of Professional Sales Representatives to ensure territory sales targets, SFE and call objectives are consistently met. Align team activities with broader marketing and organizational goals.
• Sales Target Achievement Optimize and maintain the sales function across the allocated territory to ensure sales targets are achieved. This involves daily field visits to coach, support and guide the sales team.
• Event Coordination & Representation Support the planning and execution of divisional initiatives such as conferences, speaker programs, and promotional events-both regionally and nationally (CMEs/CDPs etc).
• Strategic Implementation Develop and execute strategic sales action plans in line with the company's marketing and sales plans, ensuring tactical alignment and measurable outcomes.
• Client Engagement Personally engage with key stakeholders including General Practitioners, Specialists, and Pharmacists, as identified in collaboration with the Key Account Manager and National Sales Manager. These interactions are critical to driving business performance.
• Client Database Management Maintain an up-to-date and comprehensive database of all targeted clients within the designated territory.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with the Key Account Manager and National Sales Manager to identify and capitalize on business opportunities within the region.
• Business Review Presentations - Building and presenting monthly and quarterly RSM review presentations at the c-suite level.

Essential Key Skills and Competencies held

Extensive Pharmaceutical Line Management Experience in the private Pharmaceutical Industry of SA - Demonstrated leadership in managing pharmaceutical sales teams, with a strong track record in overseeing sales operations, strategic planning, and performance optimization across diverse therapeutic areas. Proven ability to drive commercial success through effective team development, territory alignment, and execution of go-to-market strategies. Experienced in navigating regulatory environments, launching new products, and fostering collaboration between sales, marketing, and medical affairs to achieve business objectives.

Industry Expertise

In-depth understanding of the private South African pharmaceutical industry, including current healthcare trends and relevant events.

Relationship Building & Communication

Proven ability to establish, strengthen, and expand business relationships. Skilled in delivering impactful messages and motivating diverse audiences.

Financial & Resource Management

Capable of managing budgets and resources effectively within the framework of the business model and expense policy guidelines.

Sales & Product Knowledge

Demonstrates strong sales acumen with a track record of building sales plans and achieving targets. Quick to grasp product and disease-related information.

Collaboration & Independence

Able to work autonomously while also thriving in collaborative, fast-paced, and high-energy environments.

Marketing Insight

Solid understanding of pharmaceutical and medical device Data and Marketing principles.

Communication & Digital Proficiency

Excellent verbal, interpersonal, presentation & communication skills, complemented by strong computer literacy. PowerPoint, Word and Excel advanced.

To report product complaints (adverse events & product technical complaints) and medical information queries for all DRL products as per internal processes.

Bachelors Degree/Diploma in Business, Life Science or related Field

1 - 3 years experience in the management of professional sales representatives in the private pharmaceutical industry if South Africa

Benefits Offered

At Dr Reddy's we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.

The benefits you will enjoy at Dr Reddy's are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr Reddy's why they come to work every day and they'll say, because Good Health Can't Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we're always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when p