- Posted 15 August 2024
- LocationCork
- DisciplineSales
- Reference1547
Consultant
Junior Territory Manager - Consumables
Job description
Medana - Medical Supplies Ireland specialises in supplying hospitals and clinics in Ireland with med-surgical and anaesthesia devices and consumables
As a growing company, we’re able to offer rewarding careers – one where you make a positive impact, and improve patients’ lives.
The Role
Due to the growth within our med-surgical and anaesthesia devices and consumables business, we are seeking an experienced and ambitious Territory Manager to promote and grow the business across this Market. The territory you will be covering is Munster, Galway, Midland and South Leinster.
Experience is desirable
Position Description
The Territory Manager must be skilled in a multitude of functions which, are detailed below. The magnitude of importance of each function will change depending on the specific needs of the Company at a given time within individual markets. As such, The Territory Manager is required to maintain the highest level of competence in each area of responsibility. The Territory Manager will achieve all sales targets and grow cash market share for all promoted products across their assigned territory.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Sales and promotion of client’s products to health professionals on an agreed territory
Developing excellent business relationships with all of our customers is a key element of the role
Demonstrate the highest professional standards at all times when representing Medana and its clients
Have intimate knowledge of territory and competitors which results in a high level of business management on territory
Provide feedback to your line manager relating to your territory strategy, customer status and competitor activities before 1pm each Monday
Comply with all company procedures as outlined in Medana’ Induction Pack
Ensure compliance with Company ethical, business standards & policies and at all times maintaining & sustaining the company’s integrity
Have an excellent working knowledge of all promoted products
Implement sales strategy and plans to increase sales and market share
Responsible for appropriate investment of budget expenditure which results in return on investment
Provide positive and constructive collaboration & communication with both internal & external customers
Work closely with manager to an agreed journey cycle plan
Identify and follow up on business potential and opportunities including organising and running meetings.
Refer all Medical queries and pharmacovigilance issues to the Client’s Medical Department or assigned point of contact.
Timely and accurate fulfilment of Sales Administration duties:
Contribute to the marketing activities surrounding promotional material, activities and programmes
Active participation in company devised training programmes and input into their formulation
Ability to work to deadlines and achieve outlined objectives.
Expenses Reporting within guidelines outlined in company policy
Sales Call Reporting as outline by manager
Telephone contact with Line Manager
Due care and diligence of all company assets
Update customer data base as necessary
Special team assignments as required
Skills/Qualifications/Competencies/Position Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Educated to third level or equivalent standard
Goal orientated, independent and commercially driven.
Strong negotiation skills.
Organizational skills
Ability to learn and retain product specific information as it pertains to the position
Computer literate with knowledge of word processing applications and Excel spreadsheets.
Competencies for the Role
Customer Focus and Quality
Shows a commitment to superior customer service
Always maintains professional appearance when meeting with customers and representing the company
Anticipates and meets the need of clients
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups
Listens effectively and clarifies information as needed
All required documentation is completed in a clear, convincing and organized manner and by agreed deadline
Decision Making and Judgement
Exercises good judgment by making sound and well-informed decisions
Perceives the impact and implications of decisions
Weighs the pros and cons of each option before making a decision and moving forward
Can explain the rationale for a decision
Planning & Organizing
Ensures that projects within areas of specific responsibility are completed in a timely manner
Focuses on results and uses relevant data to ensure optimum outcomes are reached
Is well organised, maintains effective personal filing, scheduling and planning systems
Effectively balances personal life and work
Technical Skills/Product Knowledge
Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise
Learns the functions, purposes, and limitations of new equipment, and practices using it
Remains up to date with current promoted OTC/Ethical/Medical product
Achieves required pass rates in regular product exam reviews
Teamwork
Communicate regularly with all members of assigned territory team
Consistently develops and sustains cooperative working relationships
Helps teammates who need or ask for support or assistance
Works well on own initiative or as part of a team
Other Considerations
Full Clean Driving Licence
Willingness to travel with overnight stays