National Field Sales Manager

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill, Compeed, Solpadeine, NiQuitin, ACO, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

In this role you will effectively motivate, manage, coach and develop the Perrigo UK Pharmacy Field Sales Team to achieve annual business targets and objectives.

You will put our customers first by building indispensable partnerships and strategies that makes a difference to our mutual business needs.

• Lead and direct the Field Sales team setting objectives and conducting performance reviews according to prevailing company policies.
• Set all Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) for the National Field Sales Team on a cycle and annual basis.
• Build out and manage our DVRP capabilities in Field Sales.Liaise with the National Account, Marketing and commercial strategy teams to identify sales opportunities and develop effective promotional campaigns.
• Attend and present annual/cycle plans at the monthly CPM (Campaign Planning Meeting)Oversee management of Regional Key Accounts by Field TeamLiaise with the Pharmacy Training team to deliver appropriate training programmes which will support the development of the Field Sales team.
• Contribute to the Build Relationships Strategy Team as lead Pharmacy sales expert, distilling the company vision and values into actionable strategies for pharmacy.
• Develop indispensable business relationships within the Pharmacy sector (thought leaders and pioneering customers)Contribute to the annual budgeting process and regularly review performance against plan with the pharmacy NAC.
• Review & report on National/Regional performance using market factors & competitor set (CRM tool & IQVIA data).
• Manage the cost centre for the Field Sales channel and liaise with pharmacy NAC monthly/by cycle to ensure trade spend is managed within budget (be able to project estimates for year-end).
• Maintain excellent ongoing knowledge of the product portfolio, competitor activity and pricing.
• Build and maintain, through segmentation, a targeted customer file supporting the 20%:80% principal (i.e. Customer:Value) for the Field Sales Team.
• Calling on the right Pharmacy's, with the right frequency, to ensure appropriate support across our product portfolio.
• Ensuring independent pharmacy is represented adequately in national account plans and strategiesAlways represent the company and the National Sales Force in a positive manner.Proficient use of Perrigo's CRM (Customer Relationship Management) reporting tool.

• University Degree, or equivalent, required but overall demonstrates good commercial understanding and reasoning skills.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in Pharmacy Sales.Management experience - account and/or people management.Working knowledge of regulatory environment (e.g. NHS/ABPI/PAGB) and how they affect Pharmacy.
• Strong leadership and customer relationship skills, as well as effective team working skills.
• Strong training and educating skills within either Pharmacy or Primary Care sector.
• Good communication skills, both verbal & written.Good commercial skills in terms of field costs, pricing and customer account costs.
• Able to influence at all levels based on analysis and the ability to develop compelling arguments.Computer systems literate (Microsoft – Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
• Current full valid UK driving licence.
• Results focussed and inquisitive by nature.Must be independent, responsible, and highly flexible to work within a demanding environment where personal ability and delivery are paramount.

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

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Hybrid Working Approach

We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo