Business Manager, Pharma

Job Details

Job Title: Business Manager, Pharma

Location: Pasig City, Philippines

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Business Manager in the Pharmaceutical segment to lead and further develop a high-performance sales team and drive the business unit’s growth by aggressively acquiring new customers and suppliers, as well as expanding revenue with existing accounts and key principals.

This role demands a strong sales focus, leadership skills, and the ability to inspire a team to achieve ambitious sales targets.

As a Business Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies, building a strong sales pipeline, and ensuring that your team consistently exceeds their targets and develops professionally along the way. You will lead by example, providing mentorship and coaching to develop your team’s sales skills and capabilities while fostering a competitive and results-driven culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Leadership: Lead and motivate the sales team to meet and exceed sales targets, driving both new customer and supplier acquisition and increasing revenue from existing accounts and key principals.

• Team Management: Manage, coach, and develop the sales team to maximize performance. Set clear sales objectives, provide ongoing feedback, and ensure that the team has the skills and support needed to succeed, anchored on growth mindset and servant leadership.

• Sales Strategy & Execution: Develop and execute a sales strategy that aligns with the company’s growth objectives. Continuously evaluate market opportunities and ensure the team is positioned to capitalize on them.

• New Business Development: Identify, pursue, and commercialize new business opportunities, leading your team to target potential customers and expand the company’s market presence.

• Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, and other key stakeholders, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and long-term business growth.

• Performance Monitoring: Track team performance against sales targets and KPIs, taking corrective actions when necessary to ensure goals are met or exceeded.

• Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments such as marketing, supply chain, and portfolio management to ensure a seamless customer and supplier experience and to drive product alignment with market needs.

• Forecasting & Reporting: Oversee sales forecasting and pipeline management, ensuring accurate and timely reporting on team performance, market conditions, and sales opportunities.

• Training & Development: Provide ongoing training, mentorship, and coaching to help team members improve their sales skills, product knowledge, and customer engagement capabilities.

Job Requirements

• • Sales Experience: Minimum of 10 years in sales leadership within Pharmaceutical and/or Nutraceutical industry, ideally with an Ingredient Sales background, with a proven track record of driving sales growth and leading teams to consistently exceed targets.
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy/ Science, Business, or related fields.
  • Professional Certification: Licensed/ Registered Pharmacist with a valid practicing license is preferred.
  • People Management: Strong experience in managing and developing sales teams, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and lead by example.
  • Sales Strategy: Expertise in developing and implementing sales strategies that drive business growth, including experience in new customer acquisition and expanding share of wallet within existing accounts and expanding penetration with new accounts.
  • Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of sales metrics, P&L, and the ability to manage forecasts, pipelines, and budgets.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and Tagalog, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and inspire your team to deliver results.
  • Problem Solving: Ability to analyze market trends, identify obstacles, and find creative solutions to drive business success.
  • Customer Focus: A customer-centric mindset with the ability to build lasting relationships and address customer needs proactively.
  • Tools: Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software.

Key Personal Attributes:

• Leadership: Strong leadership presence with the ability to drive change, motivate teams, and lead by example, rooted on servant leadership.
• Results-Oriented: A relentless focus on achieving sales targets and business growth, fueled by a growth mindset.
• Coach & Mentor: Passion for developing others, with a track record of nurturing sales talent and helping team members achieve their potential.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Proactive and self-driven, with a focus on maximizing business opportunities and achieving goals.
• Adaptable: Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, competitive environment.

Please note that this is a general description of the role and its requirements. The duties and responsibilities within this role may change over the course of employment at the employer’s discretion. 

About Caldic

At Caldic, we’re a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets across the world. Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team.

We offer:

• Global opportunities with rapid career growth and development
• An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment
• The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries like food, pharma, personal care, and more

We operate in 43 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions are tailored to meet the needs of industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success for all stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.caldic.com

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