Job Description
Job Purpose
Drive sustainable growth by developing and executing customer business plans across national pharmacy chains, mom & baby retailers, and healthcare clinics. Build strategic partnerships, lead Joint Business Planning (JBP), and maximize sales, profitability, and market share through effective commercial execution.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Account Management
- Own commercial relationships with assigned accounts to deliver sales, profit, and market share targets
- Build strong relationships with key decision-makers; lead annual negotiations and trading agreements
- Conduct business reviews and present strategic growth recommendations
Joint Business Planning
- Develop and execute annual JBPs with strategic customers
- Identify opportunities in distribution, assortment, category growth, and new product listings
- Drive execution of growth initiatives and monitor KPIs
Commercial Planning
- Own pricing strategy in line with company policy
- Develop promotional calendars and commercial investment plans; manage budgets for ROI
- Monitor competitor activity and recommend commercial actions
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Partner with Marketing on activation plans and Operations on forecasting, stock, and service
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure execution of customer commitments
Business Development
- Identify and secure new national account opportunities; expand within existing accounts
- Develop commercial proposals and business cases
Performance Management
- Own customer forecasting, pipeline, and profitability management
- Provide accurate monthly forecasts/updates to Country Manager
- Leverage market data and insights to identify growth opportunities
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, Commerce, or related field
Experience
- 5+ years managing National Accounts in Vietnam's pharmacy, mom & baby, or healthcare channels
- Proven experience in JBP, pricing, promotional planning, and commercial negotiation
- Experience driving customer growth and influencing cross-functional teams
Skills
- Strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and business planning
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability
- High ownership, accountability, and results orientation
- Fluent in Vietnamese and English