Senior Account Manager – Pharmacy

Essity

New South Wales, Australia
Not specified (assumed hybrid due to nature of role and regional travel requirements).
5+ years sales experience with key pharmacy groups
Developing targeted sales strategies for key accounts
Contract management and commercial negotiations
Essity is seeking a Senior Account Manager for its Pharmacy segment in New South Wales, Australia, to drive long-term growth by managing strategic accounts and building customer partnerships. The ideal candidate should possess extensive sales experience, particularly within the health sector, and demonstrate strong commercial acumen

Job Summary

  • This role involves driving long-term revenue growth by managing strategic key accounts and pharmacy banner groups across New South Wales.
  • The successful candidate will develop targeted sales strategies, lead value-focused contract discussions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable commercial outcomes.
  • Essity offers a purpose-driven environment focused on breaking barriers to well-being while empowering employees to innovate and excel together.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Essity is seeking a Senior Account Manager for its Pharmacy segment in New South Wales, Australia, to drive long-term growth by managing strategic accounts and building customer partnerships. The ideal candidate should possess extensive sales experience, particularly within the health sector, and demonstrate strong commercial acumen.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years sales experience with key pharmacy groups
  • Developing targeted sales strategies for key accounts
  • Contract management and commercial negotiations
  • Advanced IT capability including CRM systems
  • Current driver's license and willingness to travel

Nice-to-have

  • Existing senior customer or pharmacy banner relationships
  • Experience in wound care, orthopaedics or compression products
  • Background in retail or FMCG sectors
  • Ability to influence without authority
  • Growth mindset anticipating market shifts

Key Requirements

  • Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Health Sciences or related field
  • Proven success delivering profitable sales in health or medical sector
  • Strong experience in tenders and commercial negotiations
  • Willingness to travel regionally (6 weekly trips)

Work Rights

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