Business Development Manager at Alcon - A Novartis Division

As a Business Development Manager supporting optometrists, you will be trusted to work on managing the development of sales of contact lenses in line with company objectives. Furthermore, to create customer partnership relationships to develop their business. Contact lenses market shares in Johannesburg North, Johannesburg West and Free State.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Achievement of Sales Targets and Market Share growth by product portfolio
•   Complete Sales Management of all customers within the region providing a principle point of contact for Vision Care with the overall aim of developing and growing long-term sales.
•  Detailing of new products and marketing initiatives to the account base in a targeted way.
• Conducting training sessions with external clients e.g. Eye Care Professionals.
• Planning and management of Operational Effectiveness to ensure the most effective territory management.
• Feedback market intelligence to sales and marketing management.
• Implement quarterly business reviews with Key Accounts
• Ensuring all other territory administration is completed efficiently as necessary.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Sales background preferred, but not essential
• Strong experience in a similar commercial and multinational business is ideal
• Optometrist experience or background
• Optometrist education or Sales bachelor´s degree is highly appreciated
• High learning agility and adaptability
• Commercial or business mindset or knowledge
• Fluent English. Afrikaans is an advantage
• Driving License