Head of Sales - Kidney Care SADC SSA

The Sales Head for SADC & SubSaharan Africa (SSA) is responsible for the development and of Our Client s Kidney Care range sales and growth strategies in the region. This role requires leading the sales and marketing teams both within the portfolio and with key distributors ensuring the success of Our Client s Kidney Care product portfolio including Acute PD (Peritoneal Dialysis) and HD (Hemodialysis) therapies. The Sales Head will manage significant regional projects and is tasked with meeting ambitious sales and profitability goals in a fastevolving healthcare landscape. This includes ensuring distributor relationships market penetration and compliance with Our Client Kidney Care s strategic goals. The yearly sales target starts from USD 30M onward.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategies to drive profitable growth for Our Client s Kidney Care product portfolio including PD HD and Acute therapies.
  
• Manage and optimize distributor relationships ensuring highperformance outcomes and alignment with company objectives.
  
• Lead the regional organization in meeting both short and longterm P&L objectives driving market expansion sales and profitability.
  
• Identify new business opportunities including opening new markets and expanding product offerings in key areas of SADC and SSA.
  
• Oversee largescale projects including distributor transitions) ensuring successful implementation and sustainable growth.
  
• Engage with key opinion leaders (KOLs) medical societies and stakeholders to drive product acceptance and adoption in healthcare systems across the region.
  
• Ensure regulatory compliance ethical business practices and adherence to internal policies.
  
• Drive improvements in market access pricing and reimbursement frameworks particularly in government and private healthcare sectors.
  
• Support digital transformation initiatives including the use of tools like TrueVue Analytics and Sharesource for PD monitoring and optimization.
  
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to streamline processes manage costs and maximize resource utilization.
  

Projects And Strategic Focus

• Distributor Management: Lead and manage largescale distributor transitions including strategies to grow market share and improve efficiencies in key regions.
  
• Market Expansion: Drive efforts to expand portfolio footprint in SADC and SSA with a specific focus on PD and Acute therapy penetration particularly in underdeveloped markets.
  
• New Product Launches: Support the launch and growth of strategic products such as Citrate and Extraneal focusing on maximizing sales in key markets.
  
• Regional Projects: Oversee key initiatives (Projects) and other strategic initiatives aimed at boosting the portfolio s regional influence.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Business Marketing or related field. An MBA or other advanced degrees would be an advantage.
  
• Experience: 1520 years of experience in sales and marketing within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry with a focus on the SADC and SSA regions.
  
• Distributor Management Expertise: Proven track record of managing distributor relationships and leading largescale regional projects.
  
• Leadership: Strong ability to lead crossfunctional teams mentor staff and inspire highperformance across diverse regions.
  
• Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of market trends pricing structures and healthcare dynamics in the SADC & SSA regions.
  
• Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with regional healthcare regulations pricing and reimbursement frameworks.
  
• Communication: Fluent in written and spoken English. Additional languages spoken in the region are a plus.
  
• Travel: Ability to travel extensively within the assigned region to meet with stakeholders manage projects and ensure business continuity.
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic Leadership
  
• Proven ability to develop and execute growth strategies aligned with company objectives.
  
• Experience leading crossfunctional teams to achieve regional and organizational goals.
  
• Sales and Marketing Expertise
  
• Deep understanding of sales strategies market dynamics and commercial operations within the healthcare medical device or pharmaceutical industries.
  
• Ability to drive sales growth across diverse markets with a focus on Acute PD and HD therapies.
  
• Distributor and Stakeholder Management
  
• Expertise in managing highperformance distributor relationships including contract negotiation performance tracking and KPI management.
  
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including distributors KOLs and healthcare providers.
  
• Financial Acumen
  
• Strong understanding of financial metrics such as sales growth profitability and cost control.
  
• Ability to analyze P&L statements manage budgets and drive costeffective growth strategies.
  
• Project Management
  
• Experience leading and executing largescale regional projects such as distributor transitions and market expansion initiatives.
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
  
• Market Knowledge
  
• Indepth knowledge of the SADC and SubSaharan Africa healthcare markets including local regulations healthcare systems and market trends.
  
• Expertise in market access pricing and reimbursement processes within the region.
  
• Communication and Negotiation
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
  
• Strong negotiation skills particularly in managing distributor contracts and ensuring alignment with company objectives.
  
• Analytical Skills
  
• Ability to assess market trends financial data customer needs and competitive intelligence to inform business decisions.
  
• Proficiency in using data analytics tools to drive decisionmaking and optimize sales performance.
  
• Digital and Technological Proficiency
  
• Familiarity with digital tools like TrueVue Analytics Sharesource PD Tools and other cloudbased solutions to drive efficiency and performance in the sales process.
  
• ProblemSolving and Innovation
  
• Ability to identify business challenges and provide innovative solutions to drive growth.
  
• Demonstrated experience in implementing process improvements and simplifications to enhance business performance.
  

Knowledge & Experience

• The ideal candidate for the Sales Head SADC & SSA role should have extensive experience in sales business development and leadership within the healthcare pharmaceutical or medical device industries. They must possess a deep understanding of the healthcare market dynamics in the SADC and SubSaharan Africa (SSA) regions including regulations reimbursement systems and healthcare delivery models.
  
• The candidate should have substantial experience managing distributor relationships negotiating contracts and driving highperformance results in complex multimarket environments. A strong financial acumen is required with the ability to manage P&L budgets and financial metrics like Net Sales and Standard Gross Profit (SGP) ensuring profitability and cost control.
  
• They should be wellversed in Our Client Kidney Care s product portfolio particularly Acute Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) and Hemodialysis (HD) therapies and knowledgeable about key products such as Citrate and Extraneal. Experience with market access strategies and engaging with key opinion leaders regulatory bodies and healthcare providers is essential.
  
• The candidate must also demonstrate leadership in managing largescale regional projects like distributor transitions and have a proven track record in expanding market reach launching new products and driving regional growth strategies. Familiarity with digital tools like TrueVue Analytics and Sharesource as well as experience in optimizing sales processes and leveraging digital marketing is a strong advantage.
  
• They should also be equipped with strong project management skills and experience leading crossfunctional teams to drive strategic business initiatives and ensure compliance with both regional and corporate standards.