Job description
As a BL Specialist, you will be responsible for maximizing order intake, sales, price realization and customer satisfaction whilst developing and optimizing the customer relationship in order to ensure the long-term profitability in East Africa district, both direct and indirect
You will report to the District HeathSystems Leader & Regional Business Manager Ultrasounds (Sub Saharan Africa)
You Are Responsible For
Promote Philips HS and specifically the Ultrasound portfolio (equipment and services) during customer visits, seminars and trade shows throughout the East Africa district
Develop and execute the strategic plan for Ultrasound business in the district, including Go-to-market, trends, full SWOT analysis of competitive landscape
Support new products launches and the ability to perform “hands on” product demos for customers
Deploy programs (incl. Installed Base) in the district to drive business via socket retention programs
Close collaboration with channel partners in the district and support with complex configurations, pricing and tender submission
Actively participate in the district Health system team sales meeting and provide opportunity reports and action plans, supporting quality of funnel management with updated win/loss analysis in CRM tool (SFDC)
Work as part of the East Africa district account team
Follow through sales processes applying appropriate sales tools, tactics and strategies in order to support the Account Manager IS for multi-modality deals, including installed base activities / promotions
Manage and lead ultrasound distributors to penetrate the market and aid in planning and executing market-stimulating activities
Track progress and monitor order intake and sales execution of channels
Key Measures
District Order intake, price realization and sales (AOP)
Customer Satisfaction (NPS)
Quality of CRM information including win / loss analysis
Socket retention programs
Installed base development
Distributor performance
To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience:
Degree level education or equivalent
In-depth knowledge and experience of Ultrasound products and background in Sonography will be a benefit
Fluent in English, verbal and written with good communication skills
Experience in a sales role in Healthcare or B2B environment
Channel management experience will be a plus
Experience in optimizing and driving sales teams, direct or indirect will be a benefit
Why should you join Philips?
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