Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager

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Area Sales Manager
Job Description
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Position Title: Area Sales Manager
Department - SM Division
Location: Mangalore
Reports to Branch Manager or Regional Sales manager
Position Summary






The main purpose of this position is to grow the business in all key accounts (Hospitals and Labs) under coverage by creating demand for the SM Biz product through personal contacts with key users, influencers, and through education.
Principal Responsibilities
ü Cover institution and customers (doctors, Phlebos, nurses, paramedics, retailers & distributors) as defined
ü Promote product range as per norms.
ü Build and maintain relationships with all customers through an effective solution selling program with users, influencers and procurement agents
ü Handle all customer complaints satisfactorily.
ü Gather market information on competitor activities, trends & practices and communicate them in a timely manner to the Manager - Hospital & Lab Sales and the concerned Marketing managers.
ü Ensure that orders generated from institutions are supplied on time and in full (quantity & range).
ü Identify market opportunities and communicate them to Manager - Hospital & lab Sales and the concerned Marketing Manager
ü Organize,





conduct in-service workshops and train users on BD SM Biz products.
ü Manage distributors / retailers on aspects of stock planning, claim settlement and pricing
ü Ensure that collections are made as per agreed norms from institutions where BD makes direct supplies.
ü Coordinate on a regular basis with other Medical System members on information sharing and communicating the same to relevant members in BD.
ü Identify tender/rate contract opportunities on institutions under coverage and ensure timely communication to sales manager- Hospital & Lab Sales and make submissions or same in a timely and proper manner.
ü Grow sales in area of influence by selecting and developing approved new accounts.





Broadening the product range/volume in the existing customer base.
ü Achieve targets as agreed with the Regional Sales Manager / sales organization
ü Mlfor
Ø Customer Profiling / Prospecting
Ø Must Call list updating / field reporting
Ø Secondary sales statement and monitoring
Unique Knowledge & Skills
- Persuasive Communication Skills
- Presentation and negotiation Skills
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Product Knowledge
- Solution selling approach
Contacts (Internal & External)
Internal
ü Branch Managers
ü Regional Sales Manager and sales organization
ü Regional Commercial Manager / Executive
ü Marketing / Product Manager - Medical Systems
Ü Medical Affairs
Ü Key Account Manager
ü Other Business Associates
External
- Doctors, Nurses,





Paramedics,
- Purchase Officers
- Retailers, Distributors, Hospital & Lab Suppliers
- C-Suite / KDMs of the hospitals
Critical Challenges
The key challenge in this position is to project BD or create an image of BD, as an organization promoting best medical practices in terms of education and retaining / growing key accounts.
Problem Solving & Decision Making
All issues related to Institutional sales are within the ambit of the Company's rules and policies.
Management Level
JG 3 (P2/P3/M1)
Primary Work Location
IND Bengaluru - Cornich Al-Latheef
Additional Locations
Work Shift
Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color,





religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

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