Flexible / Hybrid working environment & collaborative team
Work for Australia's leading retail pharmacy network
Further develop knowledge of the pharmacy industry and contribute to our award-winning health services
About us:
At TerryWhite Chemmart (TWC), we are dedicated to delivering frontline healthcare, ensuring every Australian has easy access to expert health advice and outstanding pharmaceutical care.
Our vision is to build a better future for Australian pharmacy, and we need passionate individuals like you to help us achieve this goal.
TWC is a subsidiary of the EBOS Group. With almost 5,000 employees in 109 locations across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, EBOS Group is the largest and most diversified Australasian marketer, wholesaler and distributor of healthcare, medical and pharmaceutical products. It is also a leading marketer and distributor of recognised animal care brands.
EBOS Group is publicly listed on the New Zealand and Australian stock exchanges.
The Role:
TWC is seeking an experienced and Category Development Manager to join their Ethicals, Clinics and Partnerships team.
In this role you will be responsible for managing the Ethicals portfolio and supplier relationships in this area. You will also develop, implement and monitor category management strategies to drive competitive business growth for the Ethical category in line with TWC business objectives.
In addition, you will support other business units in linking to the dispensary, acting as subject matter expert for scheduled medicine and the dispensary, inclusive of digital health, medicinal cannabis, and vaping products.
This role is a critical one within the TWC business, as a key contact for Supplier Partners to engage with our award-winning Care Clinic programs, our Educational Opportunities and Disease State Awareness campaigns.
Applicants based in either Sydney or Melbourne also be considered.
What you will do:
Develop and manage strategic relationship with suppliers to include negotiations of trading terms and deals and securing income for TWCM support office;
Develop and implement strategies that will promote and sustain strong client relationship with Pharmacies;
Direct involvement in developing digital health initiatives that have linkages to dispensary and health focus areas;
Act as a subject matter expert for the TWC support office with regards to medication, dispensaries and new developments with medication launches and PBS changes;
Contribute to other projects particularly in the wider Merchandise team and the Professional Practice team;
Proposal preparation, contract preparation and management for key initiatives;
Extensive reporting responsibilities;
Prepare forecast control expenses against budget and measure effectiveness of strategies, recommend modification to achieve profitability targets;
Drive significant training in the network for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Assistants;
Be across the latest in developments with regards to PBS changes, eHealth updates (eScripts), dispensary legislation, new additions to the PBS, S4/S3 scheduling changes.
What we are looking for:
Knowledge of pharmacy industry and specifically the PBS;
Understanding of the systems and processes within a pharmacy, particularly a TWC pharmacy;
Advanced negotiation and relationship building skills;
Well-developed communication, planning, interpersonal, analytical, problem solving, project planning and selling skills;
Exceptional customer service skills;
Self-motivated, able to set own priorities and work unsupervised;
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills including use of Excel, Power BI and Intellipharm.
Benefits:
At TWC we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services and fostering innovation in a dynamic marketplace. This is a unique opportunity to work in a company where you are valued, given the recognition you deserve and suitably rewarded for your hard work.
Other benefits include:
Employee Share Plan;
Company Paid Parental Leave;
Employee Assistance Program for Mental Health Wellbeing;
Staff Awards;
Employee Referral Program;
Health Insurance Discounts.
EBOS Group are committed to developing and creating an inclusive workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity and inclusion. We recognise that a diverse workplace improves our ability to attract, retain, motivate and develop talent, create an engaged workforce, deliver quality services to our customers and to support the growth of EBOS Group.
EBOS Group are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
How to apply
If you believe that you have the necessary attributes to succeed in this challenging and rewarding role, please click ‘APPLY’ now.
Pre-employment checks may be required and will be discussed with the successful candidate.
We are unable to proceed with your application if your current visa restrictions preclude you from being able to perform the role in line with immigration laws.
No agency assistance required
Applications close: Friday 1st November 2024
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