Assist the Sales Manager in sales related matters, handling and visiting clients.
General Responsibilities
Support superior in managing day-to-day operating expenditures against operating budgets to ensure efficient usage of resources
Provide input to medical sales plans based on experience. Implement action plans to achieve sales targets for assigned businesses/territories
Track self/team progress against key performance indicators and sales plans. Prioritize and review daily sales activities performed
Call/visit existing and prospective customers to solicit orders, gain demonstrations and quotation opportunities. Conduct product demonstrations and emphasize saleable features/customer benefits
Prepare quotation/tender prices, delivery and commercial terms in accordance with company policies
Report on the activities and products of the competitors
Record sales data for reporting and tracking purposes. Maintain relevant customer data in appropriate customer relationship management databases
Execute continuous improvement activities to enhance sales processes, sales plans, customer satisfaction, etc. to improve sales targets
Maintain a customer complaints/issues log and follow up on customer issues
Respond to customer orders and queries. Inform current and prospective customers of promotions and new/upgraded products
Work with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery or installation of products/systems. Support internal stakeholders in relationship development with key customers
Functional Skills and Knowledge
Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of the industry/ market/ competitors/ customers/ products/ services and selling skills.
Possess basic knowledge of regulatory requirements of products within assigned territories, including handling procedures, shelf life, warranties, etc.
Willing to travel outstation and cover more than 1 area.
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Demonstrate proficiencies in office productivity tools (e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Good command in English, both written and spoken
Education
Degree or professional qualification in a Science- or Medical-related discipline with minimum one year experience in similar role.