Junior Marketing Manager

Junior Manager / Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - API Sales & Marketing - Pharmaceutical Industry

Department: Sales & Marketing - Pharmaceutical APIs

To drive sales growth and expand market presence for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in Korea and South-East Asian markets, with secondary focus on the Indian market, by managing key accounts, developing new business opportunities, and building long-term customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead API sales and marketing activities across assigned international and domestic markets.
• Primary responsibility for Korea market and South-East Asia (including but not limited to Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia).
• Secondary responsibility for Indian market development and key account management.
• Develop and execute market entry and growth strategies for APIs in regulated and semi-regulated markets.
• Manage and grow key customer accounts, distributors, and channel partners.
• Identify new business opportunities, evaluate customer requirements, and coordinate internally for technical and regulatory support.
• Handle price negotiations, commercial discussions, contracts, and forecasting.
• Work closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, R&D, and Supply Chain teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, pricing dynamics, and customer feedback.
• Support customer audits, technical discussions, and regulatory documentation as required.
• Achieve assigned sales targets, revenue growth, and profitability objectives.
• Participate in international exhibitions, conferences, and customer visits.

Experience

• 5–10 years of experience in API sales and marketing
• Candidates with 10–15 years of API sales experience specifically in the Korea market will also be strongly considered
• Proven exposure to international API markets, especially Korea and South-East Asia

Markets Handled (Priority Order)

1. Korea & South-East Asia – Mandatory

Education

• Technical background (B.Pharm / M.Pharm / Chemistry) – Preferred but not mandatory
• MBA (Marketing / International Business) – Added advantage

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of API product portfolios and pharma market dynamics
• Excellent business development and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to manage international customers and distributors
• Knowledge of regulatory and quality expectations for APIs
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability
• Willingness to travel extensively (international and domestic)

Preferred Profile

• Existing customer base or strong network in Korea and/or South-East Asia
• Experience handling regulated market APIs
• Track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets