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ABOUT THE JOB:

JOB PURPOSE:

To manage the retail channel in the Private Sector which includes Dischem, Clicks and other independent groups (such as Arrie Nel & Van Heerden). This includes, in conjunction with the Trade Engagement Manager, commercial negotiations and channel access strategies.

Responsible for:

• Managing the commercial aspects of the Private Sector Retail Channel.
• Developing and managing the relationships with the Key Accounts within the channel – including, but not exclusively, Dischem, Clicks, Van Heerden Group, Arrie Nel Group.
• Ensuring the listing of Sanofi brands, including, but not exclusively, the Generics Portfolio.
• Providing guidance to the business in terms of developments within this channel as well as competitor activities and plans to mitigate associated risks.
• In collaboration with the Trade Engagement Manager, implement go-to-market strategies that encompass digital channels and digitization of the sales effort.
• Providing strong support and guidance to the Trade Team in transforming the organization into a digitally driven, market leading commercial operation within the Retail Pharmacy Channel.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Deliver the expected sales performance from the Retail Pharmacy Channel.
• Driving increased engagement with retail customers to enhance the performance of the Sanofi brands within the channel.
• Create metrics for measuring the performance of the Key Accounts within the retail channel for specific brands.
• Continuous refinement of the channel strategies together with the Commercial Manager for the Private Sector business.
• Implement a cohesive and coherent strategy to improve Sanofi’s engagement levels with the retail pharmacy channel.
• Continually assess the GtM strategy to determine the optimal levels of engagement, data optimization and commercial policy within the retail channel.
• Monitor performance and resource allocation to ensure appropriate use of available resources in line with the Global Sanofi strategy, adjusted for local conditions.

ABOUT YOU:

Education:

• Grade 12 with Exemption/Bachelor’s Pass
• Undergraduate degree in Business or Health Sciences.
• Financial qualification preferable.

Relevant Experience:

• Pharmaceutical sales experience, preferably pharmacy sales experience.
• Knowledge of the Key Accounts that drive the business.
• Working knowledge of the pharmaceutical supply chain, integrated wholesalers and prevailing funding environment.
• Proven ability to work within a VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity & ambiguity) environment.
• Experience with Microsoft analytical tools as well as AI (Co-Pilot and ChatGPT).

Core Competencies:

Knowledge:

• Detailed knowledge of the South African healthcare system and channels of supply and service delivery.
• Demonstrates ability to understand financial, regulatory and legislative issues that affect the sales performance of Sanofi, as well as the healthcare ecosystem within which Sanofi operates in South Africa.
• Knowledge of current health care legislation and its impact on the commercial performance of Sanofi SA.

Skills:

• Able to utilize available data to perform analyses and to prepare detailed plans of action – that are implemented and measured periodically.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrates intercultural adaptability and sensitivity.
• Clear communication with the business that promotes professional conduct and high performance from the team.
• Demonstrates proactive thinking skills and ability to make decisions with strong business acumen (Thoughtful Risk Taking).
• Uses time effectively and efficiently, sets priorities and commits to the outcomes from a project or initiative.

Behavior:

• Implements and lives the Sanofi values (Lead Together, Be Bold, Aim Higher & Act for Patients).
• Able to conduct root cause analysis and implement CAPA principles (corrective actions and preventive actions) when it comes to management of the relationship with key retail decision makers and relationships.
• Practices thoughtful risk taking designed to deliver transformative performance.
• Constantly challenges self, and others, in a constructive way to deliver Sanofi’s commercial objectives.
• Shows integrity, tenacity, resilience and adaptability in complex situations and often changing environments.
• Handles pressure and commits to, and respects, deadlines

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