Career Opportunities: Sales Manager Pharmaceutical Industry (Home Office based) (166473)

Our Company

DKSH’s purpose is to enrich people’s lives. For nearly 160 years, we have been marketing, selling, and distributing high-quality products and brands for multinational and Fortune 500 companies. Through our Business Units Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, and Technology, we deliver sustainable growth for our partners. We contribute to improving the quality of life for our employees and people in the local communities in which we operate. Headquartered in Switzerland, DKSH is publicly listed and operates in 36 markets across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. We employ over 29,000 specialists and produced net sales of CHF 11.1 billion in 2023. https://www.dksh.com

Performance Materials
DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials distributes specialty chemicals and ingredients for food, pharmaceutical, personal care, and various industrial applications. With 53 innovation centers and regulatory support worldwide, DKSH creates cutting-edge formulations that comply with local regulations. With around 1,600 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 1.4 billion in 2023.

Job Summary

Our team in the Business Line Pharmaceutical Industry helps suppliers, customers, and pharmaceutical companies to find suitable active ingredients, excipients, and intermediates for the pharmaceutical industry. In this diverse role, you are the interface between international manufacturers, the chemical and pharmaceutical industry.

General Responsibilities

• As a Sales Manager Pharmaceutical Industry, you are responsible for the operational sales and business development of our distribution business for raw materials in Germany
• A focus of this position is operational sales and the expansion of business relationships with new and current customers, based on technical support combined with regular customer visits (up to 50% traveling)
• Collaboration with peers, management, product management, and application scientists
• Participation in international trade fairs, congresses and technical training courses

Functional Skills and Knowledge

• Degree in pharmaceutical, chemical or related life science field
• Knowledgeable in the fields of regulatory requirements for the pharmaceutical industry (ISO, GMP, etc.)
• At least 4 years of sales or account management experience in healthcare, biopharma, pharma or related business
• Fluent in German and English; any other language is a plus
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Salesforce CRM
• Ability to work independently and autonomously in a multicultural environment
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and communicative personality

Our Offer

• Flexible working hours with a 38.5 hours/week
• Company car in accordance with our Company Car Policy
• Health insurance coverage and retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Company’s fitness: We collaborate with Urban Sport Club for a gym membership and you can lease a bike through DKSH

Why It’s Great to Work at DKSH

At DKSH, we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond the ordinary: enriching people's lives. Through the products and services we provide, DKSH positively impacts millions of lives everyday. Join our team where entrepreneurship meets flexible work arrangements. Take the leap and start a journey where you can grow and make a difference.

Learn more about working at DKSH: https://www.dksh.com/careers

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