District Manager | Brussels

OUR COMPANY

At Boehringer Ingelheim we develop breakthrough therapies that improve the lives of both humans and animals. Founded in 1885 and family-owned ever since, Boehringer Ingelheim takes a long-term perspective. Now, we are powered by 52,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. We believe that if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve.

DO WORK THAT MATTERS - THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you looking for a challenging role that will help you grow and develop, while simultaneously, growing in a meaningful job where you will contribute to improve health and quality of life for many people? Then take the opportunity to become part of a fun, energetic and highly result driven team that strives towards creating a valuable and impactful experience for our customers!

As our new District Manager you will lead and coach a team of 7 Territory Managers (primary care) and 3 Specialist Managers (specialty care) in the Human Pharma business sector. With your leadership, coaching and business management skills, you will continually motivate and coach your team to exceed all client expectations and achieve all sales targets.

This is an exceptional opportunity for you as you will have total accountability for creating and executing an agile business plan to recruit and retain customers through strategic targeting, exceptional customer relationship management and the leadership of a high performing team.

You will report directly to the local Head of Sales.If you are interested, please make sure you apply until the 8thof October.

Further key responsibilities:

• Ensure the definition and flawless execution of team customer/ account plans based on the local expert engagement plan

• Cross functional coordination and collaboration to implement integrated customer journeys according to customer preferences

• Actively collaborate with the team to operate and optimize the implementation of the customer engagement strategy

• Make efficient use of resources based on business and market analysis and Brand Strategies

• Coach, inspire, develop, and manage the team according to effective communication, business solutions and account planning to provide high quality outcome

• Act as driver for change management and manage potentials and succession in respective team, looking for permanent improvement of skills and talent

• Ensure cross-functional alignment as well as high qualitative internal and external communication flow.

  
  

What you should bring to the team:

• Ability to provide inspirational leadership (at least 3 years of leadership experience) to a high performing creative sales team

• At least 3 -4 years of sales experience in the pharmaceutical sector is preferred

• Able to develop the sales region on a strategic level

• Proactive driver of digital approaches

• Previous business planning experience including setting sales and customer service targets, sales analysis, and staff scheduling

• Innovative mind-set: you come up with innovative ideas to respond to different market challenges and / or client needs

• Fluent in Dutch and advanced levels in French and English is mandatory

• Lastly, you have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutics, Medicine or Business Administration or similar.

  
  

YOUR BENEFITS:

• A challenging position within a globally operating, fast-growing, venturous company with a strong market position

• A good balance between work and free time (Mix of working from home / office as well as flexible working hours)

• Working in a passionate Sales team within a fun, diverse, and multicultural working environment

• Position specific training opportunities for your personal and professional growth (+ Access to learning platforms)

• Full time basis with 20 legal holidays and 12-time reduction days

• Competitive salary package, company car and extralegal benefits such as company pension, hospitalization insurance and per diem.

Please note that only applications in English will be considered.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Does this sound like you? Then we are looking forward to receiving your application! We will then have a look at your CV and cover letter. If we see a match, we will invite you for a video call or a face to face interview.

If you have any questions related to the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact the local HR Team ( martine.van-den-eeckhout@boehringer-ingelheim.com).

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

At Boehringer Ingelheim we share the opinion that diversity and inclusion is essential for the growth of our business and that our strengths and competitive advantage are also the result of the diversity of our company – diversity across the three dimensions of inclusion: Gender, Geography and Generation. Our people are part of a deep-rooted, family company philosophy that welcomes everyone! We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.

WHY BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM?

This is where you can grow, collaborate, innovate, and improve lives.

We offer challenging work in a respectful and friendly global working environment surrounded by a world of innovation driven mindsets and practices. In addition, learning and development for all employees is key, because your growth is our growth. We also offer a competitive salary, generous amount of vacation time, and numerous benefits towards your wellness & financial health and work-life balance. Want to learn more about us? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/

ROPU MIDI is a Regional Operating Unit consisting of 8 mid-sized European countries; Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Norway, Portugal, Sweden and The Netherlands. MIDI is a multicultural and diverse work environment. More than 1.800 employees are striving to work together to improve lives for patients and animals in our region.

Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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