!*Sales Manager - India*!

!*Sales Manager - India*! Location: Remote/Field based in Mumbai, Hyderabad or Bengaluru. FTE: Full time Start date: ASAP Rate: Incredible above market salary, bonus and benefits Job Description Planet Pharma are currently partnered with a leading life science company in the pharmaceutical industry who are seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead a team of sales professionals in India. This is a field based role with the responsibility of overseeing the success of the team and growth of the company. Our client is an established Global Life Science company who have seen success across many regions and are looking to establish the same development in India. Key Responsibilities:

• Sales Strategy Development: Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve company targets for growth and profitability within the pharmaceutical sector.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities, monitor competitor activities, and stay updated on industry trends.
• Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, including pharmaceutical companies, distributors, and healthcare professionals.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and motivate the sales team to enhance their performance and achieve sales targets. Provide ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Sales Forecasting: Prepare accurate sales forecasts and reports, track sales performance, and take corrective actions as needed.
• Negotiation and Closing: Lead negotiations and close deals with key clients. Ensure contracts and agreements align with company policies and objectives.

Requirements:

• Experience selling chemicals or consumables directly into Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (10+ years)
• Experience leading sales teams (10+ years)
• Proven track record growing Business / Market share
• Fluent in Hindi and English

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further or to discuss your career options in confidence, please email me on: akilby@planet-pharma.co.uk If this role isn’t suitable for you, please let us know if you can refer anyone – any recommendations are much appreciated! Planet Pharma offers a competitive referral scheme so you will be rewarded for your help! About Planet Pharma Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering. Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognized by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing. We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.