Area Sales Manager
Field, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Job ID
- R-553959
- Category
- Sales
- Location
- Chennai, India
Build a sales career where performance, growth and patient impact move forward together
At BD, Sales professionals own territories, build trusted relationships with healthcare decision-makers and drive adoption of solutions that shape customer and patient outcomes. As one of the largest global medical technology companies, BD offers the scale, reach, and innovation footprint to help you make an impact across healthcare systems worldwide. You’ll combine clinical understanding with commercial strategy to deliver value for customers – and results that move your career forward.
Whether you bring deep MedTech experience or a strong sales foundation from another industry, BD offers robust commercial tools, including training, coaching, and data-driven insights, development and support to help you win in complex environments – with clarity on expectations, accountability for results, and opportunities to grow.
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job Description
Job Description
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Position Title: Area Sales Manager
Department – SM Division
Location: Chennai
Reports to Branch Manager or Regional Sales manager
Position Summary
The main purpose of this position is to grow the business in all key accounts (Hospitals and Labs) under coverage by creating demand for the SM Biz product through personal contacts with key users, influencers, and through education.
Principal Responsibilities
ü Cover institution and customers (doctors, Phlebos, nurses, paramedics, retailers & distributors) as defined
ü Promote product range as per norms.
ü Build and maintain relationships with all customers through an effective solution selling program with users, influencers and procurement agents
ü Handle all customer complaints satisfactorily.
ü Gather market information on competitor activities, trends & practices and communicate them in a timely manner to the Manager – Hospital & Lab Sales and the concerned Marketing managers.
ü Ensure that orders generated from institutions are supplied on time and in full (quantity & range).
ü Identify market opportunities and communicate them to Manager – Hospital & lab Sales and the concerned Marketing Manager
ü Organize, conduct in-service workshops and train users on BD SM Biz products.
ü Manage distributors / retailers on aspects of stock planning, claim settlement and pricing
ü Ensure that collections are made as per agreed norms from institutions where BD makes direct supplies.
ü Coordinate on a regular basis with other Medical System members on information sharing and communicating the same to relevant members in BD.
ü Identify tender/rate contract opportunities on institutions under coverage and ensure timely communication to sales manager- Hospital & Lab Sales and make submissions or same in a timely and proper manner.
ü Grow sales in area of influence by selecting and developing approved new accounts. Broadening the product range/volume in the existing customer base.
ü Achieve targets as agreed with the Regional Sales Manager / sales organization
Ø Customer Profiling / Prospecting
Ø Must Call list updating / field reporting
Ø Secondary sales statement and monitoring
Unique Knowledge & Skills
- Persuasive Communication Skills
- Presentation and negotiation Skills
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Product Knowledge
- Solution selling approach
Contacts (Internal & External)
Internal
ü Branch Managers
ü Regional Sales Manager and sales organization
ü Regional Commercial Manager / Executive
ü Marketing / Product Manager – Medical Systems
Ü Medical Affairs
Ü Key Account Manager
ü Other Business Associates
External
- Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics,
- Purchase Officers
- Retailers, Distributors, Hospital & Lab Suppliers
- C-Suite / KDMs of the hospitals
Critical Challenges
The key challenge in this position is to project BD or create an image of BD, as an organization promoting best medical practices in terms of education and retaining / growing key accounts.
Problem Solving & Decision Making
All issues related to Institutional sales are within the ambit of the Company’s rules and policies.
Management Level
JG 3 (P2/P3/M1)
Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visithttps://bd.com/careers.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Required Skills
Optional Skills
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Primary Work Location
IND Chennai - Kochar GlobeAdditional Locations
Work Shift
Success Profile
What sets our top Sales performers apart? You’re likely to thrive in BD Sales if you are:
- Results driven
- Problem-solver
- Competitive
- Collaborative
- Persuasive
- Adaptable
Ready for your next challenge?
Discover what it’s like to build a meaningful career in Sales at BD. Hear from Richard Kent about why a Sales career at BD is both unique and rewarding – from building trusted partnerships with healthcare providers to bringing innovative solutions to life and seeing their real-world impact. You’ll also get a glimpse into the robust training, coaching, and development resources that BD provides to help you build and advance your career.
Hear from Our Associates
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"I get energized by meeting new healthcare professionals, along with BD associates and leaders too. My involvement in the African American BD ARG (AABD ARG) has been a terrific experience. I love hearing stories from both my customers and colleagues about helping each other, it really gets me pumped up and motivated."
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"I manage a team of 20 salespeople today who represent our business and who advocate for our customer – they are some of the most passionate and dedicated people with whom I’ve had the pleasure to work."
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"I joined BD based on the recommendation of someone who worked here and who spoke very positively of the company and its culture. The culture is focused on development. I think there is so much opportunity here. The key is in communicating your career intent and where you want to go within the company – and then working hard in your current role and connecting with as many people as you can. By showing a strong work ethic in your current role, you demonstrate to others the value and contribution you can bring and make."
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"The culture here is very caring and collaborative, and I feel my opinion and ideas matter to my leaders – they want me to share them. We work as One BD to bring the best pharm systems solutions to our customers."
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Competitive Compensation
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Healthcare Coverage
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Paid Time Off
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Employee Assistance Program
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