This is a remote position.
Job Description
The VP, Sales and Marketing EU position is responsible for leading the sales and marketing team in EU and UK region. This includes directing the sales team to meet or exceed sales revenue, sales profitability and budgetary objectives as well as leading the creation and direction of the organization s brand and marketing strategies that support the Group vision. The role oversees all aspects of the sales and marketing teams to build compelling and engaging Client and Associate experiences with the brand and portfolio of offerings.
Location (London or Oxford or Cambridge in UK, Munich or Frankfurt in Germany, Basel or Geneva in Switzerland)
Essential Job Duties:
- Develop and meet sales and profit goals that are consistent with the company s long-range strategic objectives
- Develop pricing strategies and sales campaigns, and manage the entire team in UK, Germany and Switzerland
- Review and design compensation structure and variable compensation plans in conjunction with the CEO and other Plan Administrators.
- Monitor and report sales achievements to the President and Executive Leadership team
- Monitor customer, market and competitor activity and provide feedback to company leadership team and other company functions
- Manage key customer relationships and participate in closing strategic opportunities
- Promote and reinforce effective communication with our medical advisors and key opinion leaders
- Develop accurate sales forecasts that allow management to effectively capitalize on opportunities, manage issues and measure performance
- Lead the creation and direction of brand and marketing strategies and objectives for all new and existing products/services
- Develop and manage departmental budgets for Sales and Marketing
- Identify published studies, as well as creates publication strategies that support the marketing messages and strategies
- Oversee various marketing activities (i.e., attendance at scientific meetings, customer visits, regional market meetings, marketing research) to stay current on issues related to customer needs as well as future market opportunities
- Evaluate industry, market trends and competition strategies and recommend product/service positioning and pricing
- Identify new product and market opportunities while utilizing research to determine feasibility
- Work with direct reports and Executive leadership to develop monthly, quarterly and annual sales and profitability forecasts for all products
- Represent the voice of the customer to ensure marketing strategies, programs and tactics help the brand connect with key customers (market & brand research)
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills through the supervision, coaching and mentoring of others
- Demonstrate ability to manage conflicts and issues regarding matters of significance
- Utilize strong network of contacts both inside and outside the company
Requirements
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Biology or other Life Science degree is required, MBA preferred
- 10+ years of related experience in the field of Sales or Marketing in the healthcare industry
- 5 years Leadership experience required
- Willing to travel 30% to Beijing China
- Willing to work outside normal business hours as job dictates
- Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
Qualifications Undergraduate degree in Biology or other Life Science degree is required, MBA preferred 10+ years of related experience in the field of Sales or Marketing in the healthcare industry 5 years Leadership experience required Willing to travel 30% to Beijing China Willing to work outside normal business hours as job dictates Ability to keep sensitive information confidential