Job Title: Sales Manager – Third Party / Contract Manufacturing (Pharma)Job Summary

We are a WHO-GMP certified pharmaceutical manufacturing company (Manufacturing Tablets, Capsules, Injections, Nasal Drops, Metered Nasal Sprays, Syrups, Ointments in Beta, Cefa and General) with a pan-India presence. We are hiring a high-performing Sales Manager with mandatory pharmaceutical industry experience in Third-Party / Contract Manufacturing (TPM/CMO).

The role demands a strong touring profile, with primary responsibility for client acquisition and market expansion in Southern and Western India. Candidates must be result-oriented, self-driven, and capable of independently closing quality pharma clients.

Key Responsibilities

- Third-Party Business Development

Identify, approach, and onboard pharmaceutical companies for third-party / contract manufacturing services.

- Extensive Touring & Market Capture

Regular travel across Southern and Western India to develop new clients, strengthen Clients Network, and capture high-value pharmaceutical markets. Touring is an integral part of the job.

- Sales Strategy & Revenue Growth

Plan and execute region-specific sales strategies to achieve assigned and self-set revenue targets.
- Client Relationship Management

Build and maintain long-term relationships with pharmaceutical clients; manage negotiations, pricing discussions, and contract closures.
- End-to-End Order Closure

Handle the complete sales cycle—from lead generation to order finalization—ensuring smooth coordination with production, QA, and technical teams.
- Target Setting & Performance Review

Set personal sales targets and conduct quarterly performance analysis,



re-strategizing to improve results.

- Market Intelligence & Competition Analysis

Track competitor activity, industry trends, and regulatory developments (WHO-GMP, ICH) to identify recent opportunities.
- Reporting & Forecasting

Prepare regular sales reports, pipeline updates, and revenue forecasts for management review.
- Team Handling (If Applicable)

Guide and support Business Development Executives (BDEs) to meet regional sales goals. Required Qualifications & Experience

- Industry Experience (Mandatory):

Pharmaceutical industry experience only (Third-Party / Contract Manufacturing).

- Experience Range:

5 to 10 years of total pharma experience with a minimum of 5 years exclusively in Third-Party / Contract Manufacturing (TPM/CMO).

- Education:

Bachelor’s degree in any stream (Pharmacy, Science, Commerce, or Management). Qualification is flexible for candidates with strong pharma TPM experience and performance.

- Travel Exposure:

Proven experience travelling across Southern and Western India and willingness to extensively tour Southern & Western India.

- Skills Required:
- Strong negotiation & communication skills
- Client acquisition & relationship management
- Strategic selling & revenue generation
- Independent working capability
- Result-oriented mindset

What We Offer

- Competitive fixed salary with performance-linked incentives
- Long-term growth opportunities in a growing pharma manufacturing setup
- High autonomy and leadership exposure

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: ₹25,000 – ₹1,00,000 per month (based on experience & performance)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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