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With a unique legacy in dermatology as well as decades of cutting-edge innovation, Galderma is the pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that spans the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermo-cosmetics, and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body’s largest organ – the skin – meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we’re in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.
We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.
At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.
Job Title: District Sales Manager
Location: Chennai
Job Description
Manage sales activities including organizing, developing, and maintaining a district capable of achieving agreed territory sales objectives, under the supervision of the Regional Business Manager/Sales Manager.
Key Responsibilities
1. Team Management
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Lead a team of Sales Representatives to promote product(s) to targeted physicians and account to achieve/exceed specific business goals.
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Drive improvements in the sales process and organization to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of team.
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Direct the Territory Business Manager/Executive in the acquisition, expansion, and retention of targeted business within the assigned geographic area.
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Direct the selling activities within the district resource deployment and customer interactions.
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Direct channel development activity and assign territory to representatives to coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas & goals.
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Plan and conduct district meetings and Plan of Action (POA) activities.
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Set the vision for the district, develop, and adhere to a business plan to attain this vision.
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Manage vacancy of Territory Business Executive/Manager in the territory and ensure perfect balance between the other team members.
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Build and hand hold the team in such a manner that they fill in the future career progression vacancy.
2. Customer Management
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Proactively assume a role in building business relationship with customers in allotted district, develop & execute strategies and achieve sales target month after month.
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Monitor and anticipate positive and negative effects and impacts of the market to the product and adapting proper strategy.
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Fully engage with key customers by developing and implementing strategies that support the growth of the assigned product(s).
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Getting information about the after effect of the product and the review of the product.
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Be well versed with the brands & its portfolio.
3. Business Relations
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Evaluate market trends and gather competitor’s information, identify trends that effect current and future growth of sales and profitability.
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Establish an environment and foundation for future sales growth.
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Responsible for the district’s sales tracking, tracking customer information, forecasts, and reports.
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Create and sustain effective collaborative partnerships with all managers and departments.
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Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team.
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Submit accurate reports and expenses on time.
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Prioritize effectively and in accordance with corporate objectives.
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Regularly communicate with sales leadership and internal partners on performance, insights, and trends.
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Assist senior managers in recruitment of medical representatives based on criteria agreed upon.
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Analyse and controls expenditures of district to conform to budgetary requirements.
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Responsible for observing all Company, Health, Safety, and Environmental guidelines.
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Proactively assume a role in building business relationship with customers in allotted district, develop & execute strategies, to achieve sales target month after month.
Skills & Attributes Required
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Team Effectiveness: Observes sales behavior to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement. Demonstrates expected behaviors to achieve results, providing instruction, positive models, and opportunities for observation to help skill development.
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Personal Effectiveness: Demonstrates unquestionable business ethics and commitment to company and personal values. Displays versatility and adaptability at many different tasks and processes. Ensure responsive communication by making sure inquiries are addressed and expedited to facilitate the needs of others.
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Execution and Results: Invests time in strategic planning to best position the team for success. Actively protect and develop relationships to higher levels of confidence and collaboration among stakeholders at all levels, based on personal integrity and trust.
Job Requirement
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Education: Professional Graduation in Pharmacy or Science
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Work Experience: 7 years continuous experience in sales a with a minimum of 3 years in the pharmaceutical industry. Minimum of 2 years of experience as District Sales Manager/ Area Sales Manager
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Required pre-requisites skills/experience for this position: Proficiency with MS Office in an NT/Windows environment and familiar with sales tracking and reporting software.
