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Posted 01 August, 2026

Sales Manager / Territory Manager

Healthcare Professionals Group
Christchurch, CAN, NZ Full Time
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Job Description

Healthcare Professionals Group – Christchurch, South Island Hybrid leadership and territory management opportunity High visibility role across NZ commercial operations Opportunity to lead, coach and influence national performance Strategic portfolio across vaccines and specialty care About the Company This global healthcare organisation is recognised for its leadership in vaccines, specialty pharmaceuticals and pandemic preparedness. With a strong international footprint spanning multiple continents, the business delivers innovative therapies and preventative healthcare solutions across more than 20 countries. The organisation is highly regarded for its scientific capability, commercial excellence and commitment to improving patient outcomes through advanced healthcare solutions About the opportunity Because of you… patients benefit from life-changing therapies across multiple therapy areas, while you lead a high-performing sales team.... Healthcare Professionals Group are partnering exclusively on this newly available hybrid leadership opportunity combining Sales Management responsibilities with direct Territory Management ownership across the South Island, New Zealand. Reporting into senior commercial leadership, you will drive sales performance, lead and coach the NZ sales team and execute strategic commercial initiatives aligned to broader business objectives. Alongside team leadership, you will maintain key healthcare provider relationships across the South Island territory, driving portfolio growth and market engagement. This role will suit a commercially astute pharmaceutical leader who enjoys balancing strategic leadership, coaching, stakeholder engagement and field-based execution within a highly collaborative environment. This position is being offered as a fixed term contract. Key Responsibilities Lead and coach the NZ sales team Support capability development and coaching Translate marketing plans into field activity Build specialist healthcare relationships Collaborate with nursingteams for in-practice training & clinical support Maintain CRM accuracy and targeting plans Collaborate across sales and marketing teams Pharmaceutical commercial experience Leadership and coaching capability Territory and account management expertise Strong commercial and strategic thinking Track record of success in competitive, fast-paced environments Willingness to travel, as required Science, pharmacy, nursing or commerce degree Benefits Hybrid leadership and territory management opportunity High visibility role across NZ commercial operations Opportunity to lead, coach and influence national performance Strategic portfolio across vaccines and specialty care Collaborative cross-functional stakeholder environment About the Company This global healthcare organisation is recognised for its leadership in vaccines, specialty pharmaceuticals and pandemic preparedness. With a strong international footprint spanning multiple continents, the business delivers innovative therapies and preventative healthcare solutions across more than 20 countries. The organisation is highly regarded for its scientific capability, commercial excellence and commitment to improving patient outcomes through advanced healthcare solutions About the opportunity Because of you… patients benefit from life-changing therapies across multiple therapy areas, while you lead a high-performing sales team.... Healthcare Professionals Group are partnering exclusively on this newly available hybrid leadership opportunity combining Sales Management responsibilities with direct Territory Management ownership across the South Island, New Zealand. Reporting into senior commercial leadership, you will drive sales performance, lead and coach the NZ sales team and execute strategic commercial initiatives aligned to broader business objectives. Alongside team leadership, you will maintain key healthcare provider relationships across the South Island territory, driving portfolio growth and market engagement. This role will suit a commercially astute pharmaceutical leader who enjoys balancing strategic leadership, coaching, stakeholder engagement and field-based execution within a highly collaborative environment. This position is being offered as a fixed term contract. Key Responsibilities Lead and coach the NZ sales team Support capability development and coaching Translate marketing plans into field activity Build specialist healthcare relationships Collaborate with nursingteams for in-practice training & clinical support Maintain CRM accuracy and targeting plans Collaborate across sales and marketing teams Proven Skills & Experience Pharmaceutical commercial experience Leadership and coaching capability Territory and account management expertise Strong commercial and strategic thinking Track record of success in competitive, fast-paced environments Willingness to travel, as required Science, pharmacy, nursing or commerce degree Why this opportunity is right for you You enjoy balancing leadership with customer engagement You thrive in commercially focused healthcare environments You enjoy coaching and developing high performing teams You value autonomy, ownership and strategic influence You are motivated by clinically relevant healthcare solutions You enjoy relationship-led and education-focused selling New Zealand working rights required. No sponsorship on offer. Culture Collaborative, high-performing and patient-focused culture with strong emphasis on leadership, development and commercial excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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