Territory Sales Manager - Jacksonville

Full-line Territory Manager - Pediatrics/GI will be expected to drive GI/Allergy and Faltering Growth sales in his/her territory based on quotas set forth by the sales management department. Primary detailing will be focused on hospitals, general pediatricians, pediatric GI, allergists, registered dieticians, and surrounding clinics while supporting local and regional efforts and projects.

Key Responsibilities:
1.Territory Management
a) Build partnerships with key customers and key centers.
b) Consultative selling and promotion of products within customer segments in assigned territory through communicating with medical practitioners, dietitians and nurses. Plans and conducts programs and activities (in-services, continuing health education programs, regional meetings, etc.) that will drive growth of brands and products in territory.
c) Represent Nutricia at industry trade shows when beneficial for territory.
d) Consultative selling and promotion of products to key home health care/DMEs within the region and locally to develop strategic partnerships that will drive growth of brands and products in the territory and region.

2.Business Planning
a) Develop the business plan for the territory, focusing on business planning steps within span of control, as well as needs from cross-functional partners. Regularly review and update the business plan as directed by the Regional Sales Manager.
b) Provide analytic insight to territory data, issues, and opportunities, utilizing all available company resources.
c) Participate in team meetings as required to report on overall territory status and provide feedback.
d) Manage annual budget for territory activities and programs.
e) Share new product ideas/suggestions, market trends and competition.
f) Develop and deliver quarterly/bi-annually, or at frequency directed by the Regional Sales Manager, business reviews with key strategic business partners.

3.Account Management
a) Identify opportunities in their accounts that require multifunctional team approach and works with the team to set an objective that will drive sales.
b) Serve as main point of contact for their assigned accounts.
c) Use company tools/resources appropriately to move towards achievement of set goal(s) for the assigned accounts.

4.Administration
a) Utilize Nutricia's sales force automation tool to document all contacts.
b) Send monthly report to manager about territory business update.
c) Complete and submit expense reports in accordance with Nutricia's T&E policy.
d) Manage sample requests and budget.
e) Participate in team meetings as required to report on overall territory feedback.
f) Coordinate with Regional Sales Manager to manage field ride along objectives and expectations.

5.Miscellaneous responsibilities
a) Identification of and effective communication of all company products/benefits to appropriate health care professionals and clients using accurate product information and persuasive sales presentation techniques.
b) Attend and participate in corporate meetings and national/regional sales meetings.
c) Accurate reporting and resolution of client problems, escalating as appropriate.

6.Successfully complete ongoing training and testing for existing/new products and methodologies as required.

7.Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory responsibilities:
The Full-line Territory Manager is an independent contributor; there are no supervisory responsibilities.

Working conditions:
Job will be performed remotely from a home-based office and will require 20-30% domestic overnight travel, expected to be in territory at least 90% of the time to cover the given geography. The position has telephone and computer responsibilities as well as travel to interface with customers on a daily basis, to meet field ride along objectives. Occasional weekend travel/work required for company meetings, trade shows and/or patient conferences. There is some lifting of products not to exceed 30 lbs.

The base compensation range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 per year commensurate with experience. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment.

Minimum qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree
* 3 - 5 years of sales experience in the pharmaceutical, nutrition and/or medical equipment industry or 3+ years of clinical experience in healthcare practitioners' offices, hospitals, and/or medical facilities.
* Registered Dietitian (RD), Licensed Dietitian (LD) or Registered Nurse (RN) preferred.
* Experience working effectively with medical professionals such as Dieticians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and or Physicians.
* Must reside in the assigned territory.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:
* Strong business acumen.
* Ability to deliver results, set priorities and engage into energetic and focused action.
* Ability to interpret market research, sales, volume and consumption data and make sound judgment and recommendations.
* Ability to develop strategic business plans.
* Ability to manage a large territory through effective routing and planning.

Success factors:

* Deliver results
* Heads-up thinker
* Negotiation skills
* Strong communication skills
* Advanced selling skills
* Collaborates well with others
* "Can-do" attitude
* Effective time management skills
* Excellent customer service skills
* Quick learner
* Establishes credibility and rapport quickly with both internal and external stakeholders

At Danone North America, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America doesn't just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.

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