Key Account Manager
Bruxelles, BE
Job Purpose
The Key Account Manager has full accountability for territory business performance within assigned geographical area (Northern Netherlands). Responsible for producing and implementing territory business plan, visiting and selling to target decision makers and stakeholders defined in the business plan.
Key Responsibilities
Key Account Management
Design and implement a Key Account Management strategy for territory and coordinate all account level interactions.
Lead the development, implementation and regular evaluation and revisions of the detailed account-level business plan, aligned with the national brand objectives
Provide regular and accurate territory performance reports and customer and environmental insights to the Hospital Sales manager and other members of the cross-functional team
Identify when other resource (e.g. head office, Medical Advisor) is required in customer engagements and coordinate this engagement to deliver commercial objectives
Drive the development of commercially positive formulary, guideline and protocol inclusions for promoted brands in target accounts across both secondary and primary care. This includes securing of reimbursement (where appropriate), permission to prescribe, as well as the subsequent implementation and business pull-through
Sales Delivery
Accountable for achievement of the territory sales target
Promote and sell product(s) by influencing customer opinion (prescribing, non-prescribing and commercial)
Establish strong business relationships with identified key customer groups to ensure commercial objectives are met as per plan
Set and work to achieve agreed business objectives and deliver results with a short /medium term operational focus
Measure Return on investment of resourcing decisions and keep within budget
Achieve expected levels of activity across customer groups
Develop and maintain records of all customer and territory information on the CRM system
Report on customer call plans and customer product requirements, and provide regular progress reports on performance
Other
Ensure adherence to the national code of practice and to all company policies and procedures
Monitor market trends, competitor products and customer needs to identify new business objectives and provide timely feedback to all relevant internal stakeholders
Stays abreast of latest information in therapy area and maintains a high standard on training programmes and knowledge assessments
4. GDP
Does the tasks and takes the responsibility in the various GDP processes as described in the quality documents that are part of the Quality Management System of Recordati BVBA
Required Education
Minimum degree level education.
Required Skills and Experience
- Strategic Account Planning: Develop comprehensive territory business plans and budget allocation strategies
- Budget Management: Plan, monitor, and control territory promotional expenditure and ROI analysis
- Negotiation: Influence stakeholders in complex decision-making environments
- Territory Optimisation: Efficiently manage time, resources, and budget across territory responsibilities
Technical Competencies
Required Behaviours and Competencies
- Creative Problem-Solving: Develop innovative solutions to complex market access challenges and customer needs
- Digital Adoption: Embrace new technologies and omnichannel approaches to enhance customer engagement
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline territory management and improve efficiency
- Strategic Thinking: Generate creative approaches to formulary positioning and competitive differentiation
- Future-Focused: Anticipate market trends and proactively adapt strategies for emerging opportunities
Required Languages
English spoken and written as well as local language.
Travel required in %
80-90% within region.