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Assistant Manager Sales (Pharmaceuticals) Field Role
Commercial / Sales Pharmaceuticals
Field-based (Territory role) extensive local and outstation travel within assigned territory/cluster.
Lead Sales/ Sales Manager (Pharma)
The Assistant Manager Sales is responsible for driving pharmaceutical product sales expanding and retaining key accounts and executing brand/portfolio strategies within an assigned territory. The role requires strong field execution stakeholder management (distributors hospitals doctors pharmacy/OT purchase teams) and strict adherence to ethical promotion compliance and quality standards expected in a healthcare environment.
Achieve territory sales targets (value volume and product-mix goals) with disciplined forecasting.
Improve account coverage and frequency resulting in measurable growth across priority institutions and channels.
Strengthen distribution health (availability visibility liquidation and inventory hygiene).
Build robust pipeline of new accounts and institutional opportunities (tenders/contracting where applicable).
Execute brand strategy and promotional plans while maintaining 100% compliance with company policies and local regulations.
Own an assigned territory to deliver monthly/quarterly/annual sales targets across Baxters pharmaceutical portfolio.
Map the territory: identify high-potential accounts prescribing influencers buying points and referral networks.
Drive call planning and coverage routines (daily plan weekly route monthly coverage dashboard).
Build relationships with key stakeholders: Hospitals/institutions: purchase pharmacy ICU/OT anesthesia/critical care teams (as relevant to portfolio) Clinics and prescribers (where permissible) Channel partners: distributors/stockists/wholesalers
Create and maintain account plans (objectives stakeholder map barriers action plan timelines).
Generate growth through: New account additions and onboarding Product penetration and cross-sell/upsell Institutional contracting support and compliant negotiations Conversion initiatives based on clinical/health-economic value (as per approved materials)
Identify local market trends competitor moves price dynamics and provide insights to marketing and leadership.
Manage distributor performance including Order generation secondary sales liquidation Stock norms expiry management and returns (as per policy) Distributor claims schemes and documentation accuracy
Ensure optimal product availability at key outlets/accounts; address stock-outs and service issues rapidly.
Coordinate with internal supply chain/customer service teams for smooth order-to-cash execution.
Execute brand strategies through approved activities such as: Scientific detailing using approved visual aids CMEs / education programs (as per policy) Account-level engagement plans
Ensure all communication is scientifically accurate balanced and aligned to approved label/indications and company policy.
Maintain accurate: Sales forecasts pipeline updates and demand signals Daily call reports and doctor/account interactions in CRM Expense reports and travel plans (timely & compliant)
Analyze territory performance trends and correct course quickly.
Work closely with: Marketing for campaign execution and feedback Customer service/supply chain for fulfilment and service levels Finance for collections support credit discipline (as per policy) Medical/RA/QA teams where required for scientific queries and product issues
Support regional meetings product launches and special projects.
Adhere to: Company Code of Conduct anti-bribery/anti-corruption standards Promotional compliance interactions policy and documentation requirements Data privacy and record retention rules
Report adverse events/complaints/product quality issues per SOP timelines.
Maintain highest standards of professional conduct in all stakeholder interactions.
Primary sales achievement vs target (monthly/quarterly/yearly)
Secondary sales/liquidation and distributor health metrics
Product mix achievement (focus brands/new launches)
New account activations and institutional conversions
Coverage & call productivity (frequency reach quality metrics)
Forecast accuracy and pipeline hygiene
Collections support / credit compliance (where applicable)
Compliance score: zero critical violations; timely reporting (complaints/AEs)
Sales leadership Marketing Supply Chain Finance Medical Affairs Regulatory/Quality HR.
Distributors/stockists hospital purchase/pharmacy teams clinicians KOLs institutional decision makers.
Graduate in Life Sciences / Pharmacy / Business preferred
(MBA/PGDM is an advantage)
Up to 8 years of field sales experience in pharmaceuticals / critical care / hospital/institutional sales preferred
Strong understanding of: Institutional selling process and channel dynamics Distributor management and secondary sales concepts Compliance-led field execution in a regulated industry
Territory planning account management negotiation (policy-compliant)
Forecasting and analytical selling
Distributor & institutional management
Strong product/therapy learning agility and scientific communication
Result orientation with strong execution discipline
Relationship building and stakeholder influence
High integrity and compliance-first mindset
Resilience and ownership in a field environment
Collaboration and communication across functions
CRM usage (Salesforce or equivalent) MS Excel/PowerPoint
Comfort with dashboards data-based selling and territory analytics
Field-intensive role with frequent travel across territory.
Periodic attendance in regional meetings trainings and national cycles.
Patient-first mindset and ethical engagement
Quality and compliance as foundational behaviors
High learning Adaptability
Ownership agility and strong collaboration across teams
Equal Employment Opportunity
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