Commercial Manager

Job Description : COMMERCIAL MANAGER SUB SAHARAN AFRICA FOR PHARMA A reputable and growing multinational pharmaceutical company is looking to appoint a Commercial Manager based in the UAE OR South Africa. Key aspects of the role include: - Responsible for managing business in SSA region, establishing strong relations with distributors and their dedicated teams in the markets. - Providing strategic commercial direction to achieve company performance objectives across all key geographies. - Responsible for profitable development of the regional business through maximizing the potential sales and profit growth, enhance market accessibility across the region and leading the successful launch of new products - Working closely with supply chain to optimize the continuity of supply of products to relevant markets, providing volume sales forecasts and monitoring stock with distributors - Providing timely business updates and performance reviews; Preparing budgets and forecasts To be successful you will need to meet the following: - Position is open to candidates ready to relocate in the UAE/ South Africa - Bachelor's Degree is a must; MBA is a plus - An experienced professional with at least 25 years’ experience in similar role managing pharmaceutical business in SSA region. - Possesses a track record of managing a regional business, with hands-on experience in managing partners and distributors in the SSA market. - Possesses necessary local expertise and strong influence skills and will display personal and professional - Entrepreneurial and results-driven with experience and/or relevant skills in terms of working and partnering with distributors

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