Job Description
Company description:
Vitaflo (International) Limited
For more than 25 years, Vitaflo has developed innovative specialised clinical nutritional products for inherited metabolic disorders, pediatric?kidney disease, and specialised diets such as the ketogenic diet.
Vitaflo products offer patients choice, flexibility, and convenience. We combine the latest medical research, together with insights on changing modern lifestyles to best support patients in the compliance of restrictive therapeutic diets.
Vitaflo continues its mission of Enhancing Lives Together with research and development at the heart of what we do.
Job description:
We are part of Nestlé Health Science and continue to expand our global footprint with a worldwide presence in Clinical Nutrition. Behind our pioneering company are people who drive breakthroughs in research and development, creating innovative impact. Our employees are at the heart of what we stand for with 96% saying they are proud to work for us and 94% recommending Vitaflo as a good place to work. Our Headquarters, based in Liverpool, is the hub of innovative and creative activity. We strive to be at the cutting edge of our industry sector with patients needs being at the forefront of our mind. We work collaboratively, share our knowledge and expertise and above all love what we do and why we do it.
Fantastic new opportunity to lead our amazing and successful Vitaflo Ireland team!
We are currently looking to recruit a Business Manager for a 12 month period (Primary Care Giver Leave) to lead and be a key contributor to our successful team in the Republic of Ireland. Our office is located in County Monaghan, Ireland and you will be expected to attend the office and be present in the market with a good degree of frequency throughout the cover period. Flexible combination of office-based and remote work. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you!
Vitaflo has been at the forefront of developing innovative specialised clinical nutrition products for metabolic disorders, nutrition support and specific conditions such as kidney disease. As part the Nestle Health Science (NHSc) family Vitaflo has continued to flourish achieving substantial growth in these key business areas.
NHSc strives to develop and implement the latest scientific insights on the important role of nutrition for the prevention and therapy of diseases. Vitaflo is an essential part of this mission. With a strong development and a filled pipeline for the coming years it is certainly a good point in time to join our team and contribute towards this exciting next development phase. Ideally, we would like you to start in the position before the end of Q1 this year in order to secure a smooth transition from the role owner.
Key job responsibilities
Lead and develop the Irish Vitaflo Marketing & Sales Team creating a shared vision that people aspire to
Define and execute the strategy to set and achieve short and long-term business objectives
Identify and generate opportunities
Plan and execute a number of Vitaflo events for both HCPs and patients
Attend a number of scientific and patient conferences
Provide scientific support and information for our existing customer base
Coordination and implementation of marketing campaigns
Maintain the quality of customer service standards by acting professionally and responding promptly to all enquiries
Optimise business development plans by working closely with territory manager to maximise time in the field and overall efficiency
Complete regular field visits with territory manager and complete Sales Competency Framework objectives
Meet regularly with existing customers to understand their evolving business needs and position product solutions to meet any identified needs
Foster long term productive, and mutually beneficial relationships with existing and new customers
Manage product forecasts
Manage wholesale business
Provide updates on sales results, market data and progress on Strategic Marketing plans to the Leadership Team at Quarterly Business reviews
Lead on development and submission of Irish reimbursement applications for new products and product renovations
Be an active member of the IBEC FSMP Irish industry group
Any other duties as required
Key skills
Educated within the biomedical field (dietetics, nutritional science)
A proven track record within a similar position with experience in achieving sales targets and people management is essential
Commercial experience with the ability to succeed in a modern commercial health care environment
Excellent communication skills, influencing and assertive skills
Ability to maintain calmness whilst working under pressure
Professional leader who is dynamic, enthusiastic and impassioned about the field of nutrition
Team player with the ability to work and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Proactive, independent and goal focused
Willingness to travel regularly and work flexible hours within the Irish market
Excellent people skills with ability to build rapport at all levels
Good English skills
What we offer?
* Competitive salary
* 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part time) plus bank holidays and Christmas shut down
* Company Car
* Discretionary bonus scheme (subject to qualifying period)
* Gym membership/allowance (subject to qualifying period)
* Employer pension contribution (3% rising to 5% subject to qualifying period then matched to a maximum of 10%). Employee minimum contributions apply
* Private healthcare (subject to qualifying period)
* Volunteering opportunities
* Cycle to work scheme (subject to qualifying period)
At Vitaflo (International) Ltd, our values are rooted in respect - for our employees, our customers and our patients. That's why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. We are committed to equal opportunity for all, and we may collect relevant anonymized data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process.
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