Merck is a global pharmaceutical and chemical company with total revenue of Euro 7.1 billion in 2007, a history that began in 1668, and a future shaped by 31,946 employees in 60 countries. Its success is characterized by innovations from entrepreneurial employees. PT Merck Tbk. is one of the leading multinational companies in the pharmaceutical and chemical market in Indonesia. Located in the south-east of Jakarta, well over 700 employees: - market a whole range of laboratory reagents, pigments, and other specialty chemicals. - manufacture and market leading pharmaceutical brands such as Neurobion®, Sangobion®, and Glucophage® in a GMP certified production facility.

To strengthen our Consumer Health Care Sales team based in Palembang, we are looking for Area Manager with the following qualifications:

Requirements:
- Five years working experience in sales, with two years in Area Manager/Supervisor position in the pharmaceutical industry
- Good negotiation, selling & coaching skills
- Leadership skill
- Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint)
- Good command in English (Oral & Written)
- Willing to travel and willing to work during weekend
- High achievers and able to work in a team

Job description:
The Area Manager is responsible to organize all sales and marketing activities including to lead & manage medical representatives and third party sales forces within his/her area to achieve the agreed target. This position will report to Sales Manager.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Leading and managing medical representatives to promote our products to medical doctors
- Building close relationships with opinion leaders/key customers within his/her respective area
- Managing third party sales force in promoting & selling our products to outlets
- Building and maintain close relationships with key outlets
- Formulating and propose below the line promotion within his/her respective area

If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application, Curriculum Vitae, related supporting documents, and recent photograph no later than 11 November 2008 to: opportunity@merck.co.id

(Please put code “AMCHC” as your e-mail subject)