First Line Sales Manager – Sydney North West

We are hiring into our primary care sales force and have a fantastic opportunity for a First Line Sales Manager in Sydney to join us and lead a team through this journey!About AstraZenecaAt AstraZeneca, everything we do is underpinned by our Growth Through Innovation strategy and our dedication to building a great place to work. We aim to create the right environment for our people to reach their potential and best deliver life-changing medicines to patients.Our leaders are committed to fostering high performance. They inspire and motivate our ambitious teams to go further. This is a place of challenge, support, and inspiration where teams take the initiative, knowing they are recognised and rewarded for doing so.Our Primary Care GP Sales Representatives play a pivotal role in our journey to growth. We have an exciting opportunity available for a First Line Sales Manager in Sydney North West Territory. This is a permanent full-time opportunity to lead a team of GP Sales Representatives in an evolving world.What you’ll doThe First Line GP Sales Manager infield with the Primary Care GP Representatives is a critically important role for our business. Reporting to the Head of Sales, you will be primarily responsible for the attainment of sales targets through effective leadership and management of GP Sales Representatives across Sydney North West Territory. You will lead the development and delivery of local strategy and business plans to meet or exceed sales and call execution goals in territory. You will:Lead the team by displaying AZ leadership behaviors; define, communicate and implement a clear visionAnalyse territory/market/competitor information to identify strengths and weaknessesContribute to the business planning process for the team and regionEnsure compliance and maintenance of systems to monitor progress towards sales objectivesUtilise digital resources and tools available to form smart data-driven decisions and digital strategiesAdvocate for digital solutions across the business to plan, enhance outcomes, simplify processes and experiment to increase efficiency and productivityDevelop and manage key customer relationshipsEssential for the roleProven sales management experience in pharmaceutical/medical devices and a successful selling track recordDemonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills with a strong customer focusProven successes in building strong external and internal relationships through effective communication, influencing and collaborative networking skillsResults orientation, strong business acumen and analytical skills to enable you to effectively contribute to the creation and implementation of sales/marketing strategiesCommitment to integrate data insights to inform, validate and articulate decisions and ability to collaborate around data to enhance customer experiencesSignificant understanding of digital technologies and solutions and ability to lead and inspire others to bring them along on the digital journeyDesirable for the roleCompleted Medicines AustraliaBusiness and/or Science related tertiary qualifications are preferredWhy AstraZenecaWe’re brave disruptors – entrepreneurial, courageous and pioneering in our approach. Here you have the opportunity to step up, take personal accountability and lead changes in our ever-evolving environment.At AstraZeneca Australia and New Zealand, you’ll find inspiring and passionate colleagues who are encouraged to reach their full potential. Leaders live the company’s Purpose and Values and earn colleagues’ respect by doing the right thing. The speak-up culture will help you feel empowered and appreciated for your work.AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) and as a Bronze Tier Employer within the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI). Visit our to learn more about our commitment to fostering a flexible, diverse, inclusive environment and our constant mission to be a ‘Great Place to Work’.So, what’s next?Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours!If you’re curious to know please reach out to Sharmia BakarWhere can I find out more?Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedInVisit our websites andFor some useful hints and tips, please visitDate Posted 10-May-2024Closing Date 17-May-2024AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.