Construction, Energy / Utlities, Health / Medical, IT, Media, Security, Business Services, Business Services
Salary:
£80,000 - £90,000 Annual + benefits + bonus
Location:
London
Description:
Expert in water hygiene, our client specialises in the manufacture of anti-Legionella and all-germ point-of-use filters for healthcare facilities. The company is market leader in France and is now looking to gain market share in the UK by recruiting a French speaking Country Manager for UK and Ireland. The role of the Country Manager is strategic but also operational as you will be expected to develop a region alongside the Area Sales Managers. Our client is looking for candidates with an established network with the NHS and other private health care providers. You will report to the International Business Director based in France.
ROLE of the Country Manager:
Generating and executing sales plans and strategies to sell the products ranges to meet territory revenue goals.
Taking part in regional healthcare conferences/exhibitions, state departments of health, building relationships and educating the market on our client s products.
Working closely with strategic prospective customers
Building strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and consultants.
Building relationships with NHS decision makers
Working with hospitals and regional hospital systems (NHS Trusts) to gain opportunities, evaluations, sales and contracts for long term sales.
Managing customers and key opinion leaders database
Setting the qualitative and quantitative objectives and following up on the activity and the performance indicators (KPI s) of the team.
Coaching and supporting the Sales team, organizing meetings on regular basis
Checking weekly activity reports of the BDM s, in order to analyse their CIO results
Create a pioneer, innovative and a strong team spirit
Validating weekly expenses of the sales team
Supervising and managing the annual holidays of the sales team
Reporting to Head Office
PROFILE:
Intermediate to fluent French and fluent English with strong communication skills
Ideally educated to degree level in business related studies
Strong knowledge of the UK health system and an existing NHS or private healthcare network
Previous experience in management, including mentoring, coaching and showing strong leadership as Regional Sales Manager or Area Sales Manage, National Sales Manager, UK Sales Manager or Country Manager
Strong business development experience including negotiating and ideally preparing tenders
Driving licence and holding a passport as there will be travels to France
SALARY & BENEFITS
Between £80k and £90k/y negotiable according to experience + bonus based on KPIs
