Key Account Manager (Distributor Management)

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At Baxter we believe every personregardless of who they are or where they are fromdeserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today tomorrow and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together our community is driven by a culture of courage trust and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here you will find more than just a jobyou will find purpose and pride.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive business development by finding opportunities and promoting Baxters Healthcare System & Technology portfolio to healthcare providers through a solution-selling approach.
• Build and sustain trust-based relationships with major hospital accounts to strengthen dedication and reduce competitive risk.
• Acquire a deep understanding of key customer needs and requirements ensuring Baxter solutions align with their objectives.
• Expand relationships with existing accounts by continuously proposing tailored solutions that deliver clinical and economic value.
• Ensure timely delivery of products and services to customers maintaining continuity and happiness.
• Act as the primary communication link between key customers distributors and internal teams.
• Resolve customer issues and complaints promptly to safeguard business continuity.
• Play an integral role in generating new opportunities that evolve into long-term partnerships.
• Prepare regular reports on progress forecasts and key account metrics for internal and external collaborators.
• Be accountable for achieving and exceeding sales targets/budgets within assigned territories.
• Serve as the local expert to Commercial Leaders Sales Managers distributors and customers for assigned product lines.
• Partner with distributors to strengthen market coverage ensure alignment with Baxters standards and support their capability development.
• Collaborate with regional Product Managers to improve product knowledge and proficiency of local teams and distributors through product demonstrations sales training and clinical seminars/symposia

Education & Experience

• Degree in Nursing Science Pharmacy or equivalent experience preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years managing hospital accounts and engaging in solution selling in the medical devices/equipment field.
• Established experience in handling a territory/region without supervision.
• Experience in tender management is an advantage.
• Demonstrated track record of consistent performance in sales achievement and account growth.
• Skilled in conducting CME sessions and product training for healthcare professionals.
• Skill in managing various portfolios and engaging constructively with distributors.

Role Positioning

This role as a Key Account Manager involves managing hospital accounts and distributor partnerships. The priority is on developing strategic connections encouraging solution uptake and helping distributors to represent Baxters portfolio efficiently instead of concentrating on direct transactional selling.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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