Regional Sales Manager - North & West, Core/rapid Job in Avantor Performance Materials India Limited

Job Summary

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To formulate and execute strategy for the territory and business planning
Accountable for setting monthly, quarterly and annual targets for the team (Front lines Sales) to ensure the targeted market growth. Provide inputs to Product Management Group on competitor moves, strategies, new market trends and potential areas
Selection and appointment of distributors. Accountable to increase margin by reviewing and monitoring products mix and price realization Communicates targets to distributors, facilitates and provides necessary support to help them achieve targets
Accountable for development of market and new product establishment
Effective succession planning by developing Accounts in the team
Development of key accounts, markets and market share improvement
Achievement of NC percentage and maintaining the working capital(DSO) for the branch

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/ON-GOING FUNCTIONS:

Supervise and approve the tour programs, monthly sales and collection plan of team Identify, categorize and visit key account customers with front line sales and identify new customers
Achievement of 100% sales and net contribution targets Coordinate for smooth execution of order and complaint resolution to enhance customer retention
Ensure optimum productivity of field force according to the defined targets Meeting distributors, monitoring movement of stock, taking of fresh order, collection of dues and ensuring delivery
Implementation of sales and distribution systems and policies
Working capital and hygiene parameters as per the norms

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:
B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Life Sciences or any other equivalent stream

Experience:
10 -12 years of experience in the Life Science Industry out of which 1- 2 years must experience in Diagnostics portfolio handling

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

MBA/ PGDM (Marketing) would be preferred Understanding of customer and market dynamics Good knowledge of distributor network

Skills/Competencies:

Communication
People Management
Time management
Coaching and training
Planning and prioritizing
Process orientation

Other Skills:

Analytical skills
Negotiation skills

Regional Sales Manager would be required to interact with the following job roles to meet his/her accountabilities

Internal Interfaces
PMG and BD team, Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance

External Interfaces

Customers, Distributors and Competitors

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office

Travel/ Fieldwork: 70% - 80%of the time

DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
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