National Sales Manager Tunisia & Libya at Abbott

Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience in sales management within the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in established pharmaceuticals or branded generics
  • Ability to work in Tunisia and Libya markets, with knowledge of local healthcare landscapes, tenders, and regulatory environments
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, including relations with distributors, partners, health authorities (e.g., NCDC), scientific societies, KOLs, doctors, pharmacists, and governmental institutions
  • Proficiency in people management, coaching, performance appraisals, and leadership to act as a role model for Abbott’s values
  • Skills in sales planning, targeting, segmenting customers, and building Customer Value Matrix
  • Capability to represent the company in negotiations, pharma associations, and with critical stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Implement effective Sales Action Plan with direct reports to maximize business, achieve annual sales and market share targets
  • Coordinate with Commercial Excellence for customer targeting and segmentation per core brand to optimize Field Force efficiency
  • Identify and develop new market opportunities for consistent sales and revenue growth
  • Monitor and manage relations with Partners and Distributors to ensure promotion, sustainable distribution, stock availability per contracts, and positioning with health authorities
  • Monitor Libyan tender opportunities and partner with local distributors for credibility
  • Maintain direct contact with critical stakeholders (e.g., NCDC for vaccines/biosimilars, MSO for portfolio) and build relationships with customers like doctors, pharmacists, hospital purchasers
  • Keep direct contact with scientific societies and key KOLs in Tunisia/Libya markets
  • Represent Abbott before healthcare authorities, drive negotiations with governmental institutions in Libya and Tunisia, and participate in local pharma associations
  • Act as role model communicating Abbott’s values, technical, and leadership competencies
  • Identify and raise employee satisfaction issues to senior management
  • Build opportunities for direct reports in improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing
  • Plan, manage, review individual performance, provide regular feedback, conduct bi-annual appraisals, and report to superiors
  • Supervise direct reports to ensure delivery on sales targets and align on objectives/strategies
  • Contribute to coaching

Skills

Sales Management
Sales Planning
Customer Segmentation
Market Targeting
Revenue Growth
Stakeholder Management
Commercial Excellence
Team Leadership
Market Development

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters
1888Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.
Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.
Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.
Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.
Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.
Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.
Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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