Key Account Manager (New Business Development)

at  Roche

Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.
The Position
A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come.
Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.
That’s what makes us Roche.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Roche Diagnostics in Johannesburg is seeking a Key Account Manager (New Business Development) to implement overall business plans to grow market share in relevant countries of responsibility (South Africa and SADC Regions). Support growth of new business development opportunities, while understanding and addressing customer or market needs, within assigned budgets in line with Global and local marketing strategies while adhering strictly to the Roche code of conduct.

IDEAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proven sales track record at key account / outsourced partner level with medical diagnostic industry
• Proven record of Business development and Project management skills and expertise.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial aspects of exporting and / or working experience in the African markets
• Evidence of strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Evidence of strong business acumen
• Travel (within assigned Africa territory and some international travel)
• A valid driver’s license and passport is required

NOTE THAT A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Who we are
At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.
Roche has played a pioneering role in healthcare as an innovator of products and services for the early detection, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The company has operated in South Africa since 1947.The local office of Roche Diagnostics is based in Midrand, Johannesburg and it has offices throughout Southern Africa and Sub-Sahara Africa. We employ over 180 employees in our Diagnostics division.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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