Key Accounts Manager at Novo Nordisk

Job description

Are you interested in improving the lives of millions of people, working in a company that works with innovation and is a leader in diabetes? Join us and become a Key Accounts Manager in Novo Nordisk South Africa.

About The Department

Novo Nordisk South Africa is looking to appoint an experienced Key Accounts Manager who will be responsible for influencing and shaping policy on Diabetes portfolio as well as executing the provider strategy for Novo Nordisk brands in a manner that is consistent with operational requirements and upholding the Novo Nordisk Way.

The base location of this position will be either in Gauteng, KZN or Western Cape in South Africa, and will report directly to the Head of Sales.

The position

As a Key Accounts Manager, your key responsibilities will include developing strategy and concise engagement plans with clear objectives and activities to optimise turnover of Novo Nordisk products throughout the supply chain. Engagement plan will require excellence in execution at State tertiary, secondary and primary outlet level to ensure both demand creation and order taking requirements are met. Detailed planning is required to ensure key decision maker mapping and customer lists are aligned to market requirements, including successful tender awards. You will further be responsible for close collaboration with Market Access to develop and deliver value messaging and collaboration with the National Department of Health. This will be required to shape policies to deliver on both current and future company objectives

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant bachelor degree,It is preferred that the candidate has a minimum of 3-5 years of sales and marketing experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Knowledge of the Health Care supply chain environment will be considered an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and good command of English is required, as well computer skills, MSoffice.

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate ability and passion to influence from a customer centred approach; strong attention to quality and detail; good planning and organisational skills and the agility and willingness to quickly adjust to new situations in a continuously developing environment; ability to engage people with different backgrounds (science, business, etc.) and work within a diverse environment. We are looking for a dynamic high-performer with a strong performance-driven track record who is highly engaged. Additional skills include good decision making and problem-solving skills and excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills and the ability to negotiate. The candidate should also ideally demonstrate a willingness to collaborate with stakeholders and drive their personal development. These attributes coupled with an ability to work under pressure will ensure success in this role.

Deadline

25 July 2017

Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as prescribed by Section 15 of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 Of 1998.