Business Development Manager

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, youll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

As a Business Development Manager supporting optometrists, you will be trusted to work on managing the development of sales of contact lenses in line with company objectives. Furthermore, to create customer partnership relationships to develop their business. Contact lenses market shares in Easter Cape and West Cape.

In this role, a typical day will include_

• Achievement of Sales Targets and Market Share growth by product portfolio
• Complete Sales Management of all customers within the region providing a principle point of contact for Vision Care with the overall aim of developing and growing long-term sales.
• Detailing of new products and marketing initiatives to the account base in a targeted way.
• Conducting training sessions with external clients e.g. Eye Care Professionals.
• Planning and management of Operational Effectiveness to ensure the most effective territory management.
• Feedback market intelligence to sales and marketing management.
• Implement quarterly business reviews with Key Accounts
• Ensuring all other territory administration is completed efficiently as necessary.

WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:

• Sales background preferred, but not essential
• Strong experience in a similar commercial and multinational business is ideal
• Optometrist experience or background
• Optometrist education or Sales bachelors degree is highly appreciated
• High learning agility and adaptability
• Commercial or business mindset or knowledge
• Fluent English. Afrikaans is an advantage
• Driving License

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• A competitive salary package
• We aspire to lead the world in innovative life-changing vision products because when people see brilliantly, they live brilliantly Alcon Careers
• A work environment with committed colleagues

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See your impact at alcon.com/careers