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Senior Area Manager (m/f/d), Distribution Partner Management EMEA
* Full Time
* Hybrid
* Eckenheimer Landstraße 100, 60318, Frankfurt am Main
* With Professional Experience
* 4/11/25
Merz Aesthetics is an international company in the field of aesthetic medicine. Our broad product portfolio is synonymous with top quality in each of their categories and is highly regarded by healthcare professionals worldwide. As Merz Aesthetics, we are part of the Merz Group with our EMEA headquarters located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Our global head office is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Every day, more than 2,500 employees in 26 countries are committed to restoring and maintaining the skin's beauty. Would you like to become part of our success story? Then join Merz Aesthetics!
The following responsibilities are awaiting you:
* You define, analyze, and achieve the annual distribution partner goals, including revenue, profit (EBITDA), and other key performance indicators.
* You develop strategies for market penetration and increasing market share in close collaboration with distribution partners.
* You lead, support, and continuously evaluate distribution partners through regular business review meetings.
* You define, implement, and regularly assess a regional and potentially cross-market distribution partner structure (e.g., Distribution Partner Hubs)
* You ensure the successful and efficient launch of new products and services in cooperation with distribution partners.
* You drive the development and positioning of the product portfolio as premium brands in target markets.
* You manage the marketing budget for distribution partners, ensuring effective and results-driven allocation across markets.
* You lead projects with external partners (e.g., agencies) to enter new markets and introduce new products.
* You serve as a key communicator and liaison between distribution partners and relevant Merz departments (e.g., Global Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Supply Chain Management, Marketing), as well as with Merz affiliates.
What we expect from you:
* You hold a master’s degree in business administration, management, or a degree in a related field.
* You bring +5 years of experience in a comparable role within the pharmaceutical industry, ideally with exposure to international markets.
* You are fluent in English and Russian, both written and spoken. Proficiency in German is knowledge of additional languages (e.g., Turkish, French, Spanish) is an asset.
* You have a strong background in Sales within the Aesthetics industry.
* You apply a structured, strategic mindset and consistently strive for results.
* You possess sharp analytical skills and are proficient in business software tools such as Microsoft Office, SAP, or Salesforce.
* You demonstrate a high degree of initiative and ownership, thriving in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
* You are an excellent communicator and negotiator, with strong organizational skills and the ability to influence across functions and cultures.
* You are a collaborative team player with integrity and bring valuable intercultural experience to the table.
What you can expect from us:
Putting people first: You can expect to find an open work culture with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths at Merz Aesthetics. You will collaborate with colleagues from all around the globe. And if life takes an unexpected turn and you need help or advice, then you can always rely on our different internal and external support systems.
Family and work: Our employees should be able to reconcile their family and work commitments. That’s why you’ll find, for example, company day care centers at our locations. In the EMEA region, we have been awarded the “Top Employer” and “Great Place to Work” certifications for our outstanding HR policies and work culture.
Work-life harmony: Our time is precious; our daily routines individual. To help you reconcile work and leisure time with their conflicting demands, we have adopted contemporary flexible working time models. We offer you flex-working time and mobile working. Our employees also benefit from generous arrangements for annual leave.
Ongoing training: Your personal and professional development is the key to success for us. To foster this, we conduct regular development discussions and facilitate a wide range of management and specialist training courses, soft skills courses, e-learning courses, language courses and coaching sessions.
Find out more about our benefits at https://careers.merz-aesthetics.com.
We look forward to your application!
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