Huvepharma® is a privately-owned, fast-growing global pharmaceutical and feed additives company with a focus on developing, manufacturing, and marketing human and animal health products.
Over recent years, Huvepharma® further broadened its manufacturing platform through significant investments in its existing facilities, complemented by strategic acquisitions in Europe and the USA.
Today, Huvepharma® is active in more than 100 countries and its production facilities span the globe: there are two production sites in France, a plant in Italy, three production facilities for biotechnology and vaccines in Bulgaria, and six sites in the USA for vaccines and veterinary medicines.

Currently Huvepharma is hiring an International Sales Manager for its portfolio of human pharmaceutical ingredients produced in Bulgaria and Italy and customer base worldwide.


Position summary:

The International Sales Manager will be responsible for execution of sales and archiving sales targets, building customer relationships, and driving revenue growth.
The International Sales Manager will be responsible for implementing sales strategies, monitoring market trends, identifying new business opportunities, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
The position will be based in Sofia, Bulgaria with international sales responsibilities.
International Sales Manager will also work closely with cross-functional teams such as production, customer service, regulatory, and supply chain to ensure smooth business operations and ensure timely product registration, product availability, and smooth order processing.
The International Sales Manager will report to the Sales Director Human API .


Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Carry out the sales of the portfolio according to budget plan and sales targets.
• Prepare the annual budget plan of the human health portfolio under his responsibility and monthly reports of the sales to the management.
• Develop and implement sales strategies and plans to achieve sales and pricing targets and business objectives with the customers.
• Follow-up of customer orders and their smooth processing and execution.
• Responds to problems and issues with the customers and seeks timely solutions closely with the cross-functional teams.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customers’ needs to identify new business opportunities and stay ahead of the competition.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and identify new customers.
• Conduct market research, gather customer feedback, and provide input to marketing and product development teams for the development of marketing campaigns and promotional activities if needed.
• Participating in industry conferences, trade shows, and customer events to promote company products and services, and enhance the company's brand image .


Skills and requirements:

• Pharmaceutical industry background with proven experience in pharmaceutical sales
• Experience in key account management.
• Specialty in pharmacy, biology, chemistry.
• Strong strategic and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills complemented with the ability to solve problems independently.
• Result oriented, hardworking, with excellent communication and presentations skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle challenging assignments.


Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology or related field.
• Additional qualifications and experience in business and international trade are strong contribution to the required profile.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key customers.
• Ability to analyze scientific, product and sales data, market trends, and competitor activities to develop effective sales strategies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Self-motivated, a strong team player, and able to work under pressure with good coordination skills.


The company offers:

• Competitive remuneration package and benefits

• Opportunity to work in an established global company with a strong commitment to employee growth and professional development

• Career advancement opportunities in an international environment

• 23 days of paid vacation per year

• Food vouchers

• Premium health insurance package

• Multisport card