Sales Executive, Pharmacy Channel

Job Description

Are you a proactive and motivated individual with a passion for working in a social enterprise? Do you want to gain valuable experience while supporting our organization's mission to create positive social impact by restoring vision for millions of people in low-income settings across Bangladesh?

VisionSpring, a US-based social enterprise, is looking for a highly motivated and compassionate Sales Executive, Pharmacy Channel to join our mission-driven team in Bangladesh. We are seeking a dynamic and self-driven candidate who will prioritize to establish and strengthen pharmacies in the rural and industrial areas of Bangladesh as primary sources of vision screening and low-cost eyeglasses for underserved people. The candidate must be dedicated and sincere towards his/her work and should always be open to learning new things. The candidate will also regularly monitor progress in sales growth and provide support to achieve the annual target.

The candidate will work towards sales promotion. He/she will also explore more avenues and support other sales and awareness activities within the country to ensure the organization meets its annual sales and impact target. This position is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh and will require extensive travel within the country and overnight stays near work sites. Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, this is a full-time, contract-based position for a duration of two (2) years.

ABOUT YOU

• You want to build your career in sales, which focuses on a socially oriented business.
• You will bring out the best to meet sales targets.
• You love to travel to even the most remote areas and districts within Bangladesh and think of sharing public transportation with your colleagues as an adventure.
• You have eagerness to work in business-to-business, institutional sales, and business to consumer sales. You fully understand the sales management process cycle.
• You are target and result oriented and can work independently with minimum support and supervision. Working with numbers and targets excites you.
• You are strategic in your approach to new opportunities, actively network to identify new partners, and nurture key accounts.
• You have a special talent for negotiating for a win-win closure of deals.
• You have confidence and communication skills to interact with people across different educational and economic backgrounds. You can get others excited about what they are going to do.

ABOUT US

• VisionSpring increases lifelong earning, learning, safety, and well-being through eyeglasses for people vulnerable to poverty. We believe in the wonder of clear vision for everybody.
• We sell and deliver radically affordable optical products and services and develop markets for eyeglasses—a 700-year-old technology that has failed to reach 1 billion people in need of vision correction, most of whom live on less than $4 a day.
• We serve low-income consumers, not as beneficiaries but as customers. Our customers expect quality, affordable products and eyecare services, and will spend limited discretionary income for the immediate and tangible benefits of vision correction.
• As a social enterprise, we are purpose first. We blend philanthropic and earned revenue, draw on non-profit and business practices, and use sales and efficiency metrics and social impact measures to bring vision correction to ever more people.
• We catalyze collaborative action in an expansive, multisector partner network and use our evidence and experience to influence systems change and close the global clear vision gap.
• We believe in scaling our impact, not our organization. We are a lean team of doers.
• Our big goal: Everyone who needs eyeglasses will have them by 2050.

Job Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business administration or any other relevant field from a recognized university.
• 2 years of professional experience in project work or sales preferred. Freshers are also encouraged to apply, especially those who are self-driven, have good potential, and are highly motivated.
• Proven ability to quickly establish trust and credibility, and forge and maintain close relationships with diverse    groups.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Familiarity with healthcare or vision-related products is a plus.
• Willing to travel extensively and stay in rural areas on a regular basis.

Job Responsibilities
Pharmacy Engagement & Partnership Development

• Identify new pharmacy partners to expand our service network.
• Build strong relationships with pharmacy owners and staff through regular visits and open communication.
• Train pharmacists and field sales team on vision screening protocols and customer service best practices.
• Collaborate with pharmacy owners to ensure the visibility and effective use of marketing materials.
• Motivate pharmacists to actively promote our services to target customers.
• Collaborate with partners to monitor sales progress and ensure that the target is achieved.

Sales & Planning

• Plan monthly visit schedules to optimize time, improve communication, and support sales growth.
• Ensure effective product availability, visibility, and market penetration across all assigned regions through regular field visits and follow-up via phone calls.
• Address any concerns from pharmacy partners regarding product quality, stock levels, or service delivery.
• Work closely with the Pharmacy Manager to provide daily updates on sales and field activities.

Community Outreach & Awareness

• Educate community members about the importance of vision screening and available services.
• Conduct community outreach initiatives in partnership with local pharmacies.
• Identify opportunities to deepen community engagement and expand service reach.
• Use marketing collaterals creatively and effectively to engage local communities and raise awareness.

Feedback & Continuous Improvement

• Gather feedback from pharmacy partners on the effectiveness of promotional campaigns and awareness activities.
• Share field experiences, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Contribute ideas and insights to help refine and improve program strategies.

Job Benefits
COMPENSATION
 

• Based on experience and qualification.
• We offer comprehensive benefits, including 2 festival bonuses, health insurance, and mobile allowance.
• Expenses related to work travel covered.

TO APPLY

• We want to know more than just what you have done. We want to know who you are. What are the passions and talents that draw you to this role?
• Please submit an application, including a thoughtful cover letter and your CV/résumé. Please briefly describe each company or organization on your CV/résumé.
• Please note, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
• Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At VisionSpring, diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly aligned with our core value to advance equity. Our mission is predicated on removing a fundamental barrier to full economic and social participation—uncorrected blurry vision. The values that underpin our mission energize our commitment to a diverse and inclusive team. A diverse team also allows VisionSpring to approach problems with nuance and develop unique insights that drive an outsized positive impact in the world. We actively recruit, develop, and retain talented people from diverse backgrounds and support everyone in being exactly who they are. VisionSpring is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes people from all experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.