Role Overview: J ohnson & Johnson Medical Devices is recruiting for Oncology Growth Manager role, located at Gurugram.
The role will be responsible for Sales of Ethicon Endosurgery products like cutter, staplers, laparoscopic and open surgery equipment and energy devices to achieve/exceeds sales targets for the business unit within a designated territory and Onco/ GI Surgery specialty, and in a manner, consistent with the CREDO, company policy and goals. The Individual Contributor is responsible for closing the sale and positively impacting customers satisfaction. Has thorough knowledge of the products responsible, and maintains a good understanding of customers needs, as well as competitive developments in the market place. Develops long-term positive customer relationships, building loyalty and confidence in J&J Medical as a preferred supplier.
Illustrative Responsibilities:
Sales Turnover
Sell franchise products within a territory and specialty and achieve sales targets
Lead specialty focused market development activities in the region
Support other team members to ideate and execute specialty focused initiatives
Provide weekly and monthly sales action plan to manager, reflecting the activities required in each account to achieve sales objectives
Analyze sales reports to find opportunities, recognize routine problems; analyze causes and recommend solutions
Able to negotiate and close sales in routine situations, and with guidance when handling more complex deals
Participate in Trade Displays and Conference when required
Territory Management
Develop understanding of customer needs to identify sales opportunities
Identify tender/contract opportunities and work with colleagues to deliver
With guidance, develop an effective and efficient territory plan
Work with distributers and ensure that they are brand ambassadors for our products
Identify and train surgeons on new technologies and solutions through consult-in-surgery, one-on-one sales calls, one-to-many training sessions
Customer In-service Education & Training
Work with manager to identify customer in-service needs to support customer delivered healthcare services and use of products efficiently and effectively
Develop and maintain strong relationships with all levels of customers
With assistance, co-ordinate and deliver in-services education sessions
Advise marketing on customers in-service education resource needs
Product and Market knowledge
Expert knowledge of products features, benefits, correct product application and usage, anatomy, physiology and medical procedure, knowledge, through practical experience, training programs, and learning from key end-users
Has thorough information on competitors structure, culture, manpower, distribution, capabilities and weaknesses
Analyze market trends, identify threats and opportunities and recommend and implement strategies and plans to address them
Share competitive information and suggestions for countering competitors with colleagues
Thorough knowledge of customers support for competitive products and services and develop plans to differentiate J&J/competitive offerings, to effectively influence customer preference to J&J offerings
Expense, Equipment and Samples
Judiciously manage AR, operating expenses, (transportation, A&P, entertainment, travel) while ensuring sustainable productivity in assigned territory.
Seek prior approval for budget variations
Ensure compliance of team to sample issue and co-ordination guidelines
Agree expense budget/guidelines with immediate Manager
Plan sample and expense utilization to optimize usage while remaining in budget
Self-Development
Identify specific actions to improve job performance in specific areas
Participate in nominated training programs
Active self-learning strategies to maintain knowledge
Focused effort to achieve high levels of performance in knowledge tests and competency assessments related to training
Effectively apply new learning on the job
Corporate Ethics
Maintain a responsible and ethical approach while actively pursuing business outcomes
Conduct business within ethics and values expressed in Credo
Relationship with customers based on high ethical standards
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Science graduate. Management degree will be an added advantage.
Preferably 7+ years experience in Medical Devices
Sales experience in selling Open/ laparoscopy products in Key Accounts is preferred