International Sales Manager

Huvepharma is currently looking to hire an International Sales Manager for its portfolio of human pharmaceutical ingredients produced in Bulgaria and Italy with a worldwide customer base.

Position summary

The International Sales Manager will be responsible for the execution of sales and archiving sales targets, building customer relationships, and driving revenue growth.

The International Sales Manager will be responsible for implementing sales strategies, monitoring market trends, identifying new business opportunities, and ensuring customer satisfaction. 

The position will be based in Sofia, Bulgaria with international sales responsibilities. The International Sales Manager will also work closely with cross-functional teams such as production, customer service, regulatory, and supply chain to ensure smooth business operations and ensure timely product registration, product availability, and smooth order processing.

The International Sales Manager will report to the Sales Director Human API.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Carry out the sales of the portfolio according to the budget plan and sales targets.
• Prepare the annual budget plan of the human health portfolio under his/her responsibility and monthly reports of sales to the management.
• Develop and implement sales strategies and plans to achieve sales and pricing targets and business objectives with customers.
• Follow-up of customer orders, ensuring their smooth processing and execution.
• Respond to problems and issues with customers and seek timely solutions closely with the cross-functional teams.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customers' needs to identify new business opportunities and stay ahead of the competition.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and identify new customers.
• Conduct market research, gather customer feedback, and provide input to marketing and product development teams for the development of marketing campaigns and promotional activities if needed.
• Participating in industry conferences, trade shows, and customer events to promote company products and services, and enhance the company's brand image.

Skills and requirements

• Pharmaceutical industry background with proven experience in pharmaceutical sales.
• Experience in key account management.
• Speciality in pharmacy, biology, and/or chemistry.
• Strong strategic and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills complemented with the ability to solve problems independently.
• Result oriented, hardworking, with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle challenging assignments.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology or a related field.
• Additional qualifications and experience in business and international trade are strong contributions to the required profile.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key customers.
• Ability to analyse scientific, product and sales data, market trends, and competitor activities to develop effective sales strategies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Self-motivated, a strong team player, and able to work under pressure with good coordination skills.

How to apply

If joining a dynamic and changing company appeals to you, please send us your CV in English using the form below. Ensure your CV contains only information relevant to your academic and professional background, avoiding sensitive personal data.

All applications will be considered with complete confidentiality. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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