Job summary
A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales Account Manager to join our Sales and Marketing team in Banbury
The aim of this role is to support the Sales and Marketing strategy at Oxford Pharmacy Store (OPS), an NHS owned UK pharmaceutical wholesaler, with a focus on driving business development, supporting internal and external communications and assisting on key customer and supplier relationship management.
The role requires an enthusiastic individual, ideally with recognised qualifications and recent demonstrable experience in a senior commercial, marketing and/or sales role and will be expected to work autonomously with limited supervision with freedom to act in their role, whilst ensuring the achievement of personal objectives, including revenue growth.
You will need an understanding of current NHS and UK medicines supply chain.
The role is flexible, Banbury base with working from home and office, as required.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the development and implementation of brand and corporate identity strategies for OPS. The post holder will have input into budgeting for marketing initiates. The post holder will establish and maintain commercial projects, underpinned by market research and data analysis, to increase revenues.
You will be required to deputise for the Sales and Marketing Manageras appropriate.
You will be expected to work autonomously with limited supervision withfreedom to act in their role, whilst ensuring the achievement of personal objectives, including revenue growth.
You will implement and develop the Sales and Marketing strategy at OPS with an aim to increase revenue and enhance the OPS brand, assisting in the development of the annual sales and marketing plan. You will drive business development in collaboration with the Sales and Marketing team.
You will need to be able to support the development and implementation of brand and corporate identity strategies for OPS as well as develop and implement marketing projects, campaigns and initiatives.You will maintain and produce OPS publications and marketing materials and actively promote OPS's products and services and search out new business opportunities.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
To implement and develop the Sales and Marketing strategy at OPS with an aim to increase revenue and enhance the OPS brand.
To assist in the development of the annual sales and marketing plan.
To drive business development in collaboration with the Sales and Marketing team.
To support development and implementation of brand and corporate identity strategies for OPS.
To develop and implement marketing projects, campaigns and initiatives.
To maintain and produce OPS publications and marketing materials.
To actively promote OPSs products and services and search out new business opportunities.
To develop and implement effective sales strategies to increase revenues.
To implement and develop an enhanced customer relations programme, managing customer relationships.
To support relationship management and alliances with key suppliers and partners.
To prepare data in response to external tenders to supply goods and /or services.
To support IT strategy and the development of the OPSs IT resources and capabilities.
To provide maintenance of the OPS website and online presence, including social media.
To line manage the Marketing and Communications Officer and Customer Service Representatives.
To deputise for the Sales and Marketing Manager in his/her absence including staff management responsibilities.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of current NHS agenda and Pharmacy services.
- Understanding and experience of customer relationship management.
- Demonstrable success in meeting sales targets.
Desirable
- Understanding of financial systems.
Qualifications - Academic/Skills/ Professional
Essential
- Post Graduate qualification in relative field or equivalent level, preferably in a scientific subject or demonstrable experience of 3 years at a senior level
Desirable
- Further professional sales or marketing qualification from a recognized body
Experience
Essential
- Previous sales and/or marketing experience of at least 3 years at senior level
- Experience of working in the NHS or within a pharmaceutical setting
Desirable
- Previous sales and/or marketing experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Oxford Pharmacy Store (OPS), Unit 7, Banbury, OX16 4TJ
Lombard Wat
Banbury
OX16 4TJ