Sales Manager / Business Development Manager - Pharma Industry
Location: Sindhubhavan, Ahmedabad
Experience: 5+ years in pharmaceutical sales management
Education: B. Pharm / M. Pharm
Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati (French preferred)
Reporting to: Founder
Team Reporting into this Role: Sales Executives
Role Overview
A strategic and results-driven Sales Manager is required to lead, expand, and optimize sales operations in the pharmaceutical sector. The ideal candidate will drive revenue growth, build a strong sales team, and establish market presence both domestically and internationally.
Key Responsibilities
* Market Expansion & Strategy: Identify new markets, conduct competitor analysis, develop a roadmap for international growth.
* Sales Leadership: Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performance sales team; set KPIs and monitor performance.
* Client Relationship Management: Strengthen ties with key clients, suppliers, and distributors while negotiating contracts and pricing.
* Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, supply chain, and operations for seamless execution.
* Budget & Compliance: Develop and manage sales budgets while ensuring regulatory compliance.
* Sales Analytics & Reporting: Analyze sales data, monitor forecasts, and oversee MIS data updates.
Key Skills Required
* Leadership & Team Management
* Strategic Thinking & Problem-Solving
* Negotiation & Relationship Building
* Pharmaceutical Market Expertise
* Sales Analytics & Forecasting
* CRM & MS Office Proficiency
Primary Internal Interactions: Sales Team, Operations Team, Accounts Team
Primary External Interactions: Clients, Vendors