Business Manager - Pharmacy (13-Month Parental Leave Contract)

At Life-Space Group, it’s our mission to make the latest scientific advances in the microbiome available to all and lead the way in Paediatric supplementation. Our hero brand, Life-Space, is a leader in the global probiotic industry. Launched in 2012, Life-Space is passionate about unlocking the possibilities of the microbiome and empowering people of all ages to sustain and achieve long-term health.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Business Manager who is responsible for the achievement of sales, distribution and market share growth across the pharmacy portfolio of accounts. They will develop channel strategy and partner with accounts to implement joint business and marketing plans in line with the brand and strategic direction of Life Space Group.

Reporting to the National Business Manager, this role is responsible for the overall results of their account portfolio in a 13-month fixed-term role. The role is 4 days on-site with the ability to work 1 day from home.

Key components of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Build and maintain relationships with accounts to drive sales growth, distribution, and market share.

• Achieve sales, distribution, volume, and profitability targets.

• Partner with marketing to develop joint sales and marketing plans in line with brand and channel strategy

• Negotiate, implement, and monitor trading terms.

• Review sales performance, promotional activities, and provide business updates with data analysis and category insights.

• Provide timely business updates, data analysis, and recommendations to internal stakeholders.

• Manage account budgets and profitability, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of business and marketing plans, sharing insights with internal stakeholders.

• Coordinate with operations/demand planning to forecast sales accurately, especially during promotional periods.

• Conduct business and range reviews while developing a deep understanding of account needs, requirements, and growth strategies.

• Assist in processing and managing accounts, invoices, and reconciliations accurately.

As the successful candidate, you will require:

• Have minimum of 2 years’ experience in Account Management, within grocery, pharmacy, or independent channels.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of Sales within the Pharmacy, FCMG or Retail Sectors.

• Passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain positive relationships.

• Solid analytical and decision-making skills.

In return, you will receive:

• The opportunity of working for a well-established, energized, and rapidly growing organisation.

• Range of competitive employee benefits including a paid parental leave program for Primary and Secondary caregivers.

• Access to flu vaccines, skin checks & healthy heart checks yearly.

• Options to purchase additional leave.

• Salary packaging & novated lease options.

• Family and Friends quarterly product allowance across the Life-Space product range- $1000 of free products each year.

• The benefits and eligibility listed may vary depending on your position and location and may be subject to change.