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Leonora Busacca

Leonora Busacca

Catania,

Summary

Dynamic Territory Manager with a strong background in International sales of pharmaceutical products and surgical MDs for ophthalmic use.

Playing a crucial role in the development, management, growth and retention of key accounts.

Service-centric committed to fueling revenues, enhancing client experience and achieving brand loyalty.

Adept in performing within high-pressure and deadline-driven environments, driving full sales lifecycles with focus on territory expansion.

Offering expertise in building partnerships, retaining key accounts and enhancing profit channels.

Excellent in growing professional network, influencing decision-makers and devising successful strategies. Collaborative and strategic team leader with robust background in customer relationship management.

Available to relocate abroad.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Territory Manager

SIFI SpA
Catania
10.2021 - Current

Managed over 15 Accounts within EMEA and APAC Regions.

Increased turnover, by strengthen commercial relationship.

Communicated regularly with Partners for support and strategic planning.

Organized promotional events to increase sales volume.

Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.

Liaised with sales, marketing and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.

Met doctors and clinical staff that use the Company Products.

Provided sales training to distributors.

Established new business opportunities for company and partners.

Accelerated the use of products in the market through scientific sales and promotional efforts.

Maintained accurate records and meeting notes for closer follow-up of activities.

Attended trade exhibitions, conferences, and meetings to promote and grow the Company's business.

Close and detailed management of key-accounts/distributor partners in/across EMEA and APAC Regions.

Negotiated contracts and key terms of business partnership.

Worked towards annual targets from the various distributor markets responsible thereof.

Managed KOLs in various key markets to support promotional efforts.

Successfully presented clinical data and science to support the sales of products.

Established new business links to expand and grow the sales offering with partners.

Management of product life cycle for the Company products in the market -Market Analysis, Launch Planning through to Product Obsolescence - Full Product Lifecycle.

Negotiated contracts to arrive at the best deal for client and organization.

Took feedback from customers and share it with the internal organization.

Answered customers' queries about product specifications and their intended use.

Prepared budget reports as needed and required.

Handled product complaints.

Worked with distributors and partners to best understand financial modeling and financial analysis.

Applied Marketing and Sales strategies to engage in new business opportunities and develop existing accounts.

International Sales Coordinator

SIFI SpA
Catania
10.2014 - 09.2021

Managed over 30 customers calls/enquiries per day.

Maintained existing portfolio of customers.
Liaised with procurement team /supply chain advising sales data.

Required Rolling Forecast Data to Customers/per country. Entered Global Rolling Forecast master file into system. Connecting ROFO data to M&DP's activity.

Analyzed sales data per customer to optimize sales efforts and better identify customers' needs.

Managed complaints in coordination with Vigilance and Quality Dept.

Communicated to customers detailed information regarding their order status (following-up from Order placement to Shipment/invoice time).

Communicated to customers about the Company's shut off schedule.

Answered client questions regarding stock availability, special offer, logistics aspects.

Worked with the Marketing Dept. for staff's training, Arranged international Congresses and distributors' sale force training sessions.

Worked close with Finance Dept. on the occasion of Letter of Credit management and daily practice for standard Invoicing activities.

Checked Accounting documentation in accordance to Commercial Agreement terms, Incoterms, Fiscal local requirements.

Maintained supplies of sales presentation materials, including slides, corporate brochures, marketing materials and product samples (non-sterile).

Assistant to the President and CEO

SIFI SpA
Catania
05.2011 - 09.2014

Completed a broad variety of administrative tasks for the President & CEO including: managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports.

Composed and prepared correspondence that is sometimes confidential.

Arranged complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas and compiled documents for travel-related meetings.

Planned, coordinated and ensured the CEO's schedule is followed and respected.

Communicated directly, and on behalf of the President and CEO, with Board members, Foundations, and others, on matters related to CEO's programmatic initiatives.

Prioritized and followed-up incoming issues and concerns addressed to the President, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature.

Provided a bridge for smooth communication between the President's office and internal departments.

Worked closely and effectively with the CEO to keep him well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, followed up appropriately.

Acted having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the President updated.

Provided leadership to build relationships crucial to the success of the organization, and managed a variety of special projects for the President, some of which having organizational impact.

Handled personal correspondence and other tasks that facilitate the CEO's ability to effectively lead the company.

Handled matters expeditiously, proactively, and following-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressure.

Marketing Assistant

SIFI SpA
Catania
10.2007 - 05.2011

Assisted in preparing brand plan and other business planning deliverables to support go-to-market approach activities.

Collaborated with brand managers and with Sales Force to gather requirements for implementation of Marketing channel-related activities.

Prepared and executed all required administrative documents and approvals in compliance with requirements and SOPs.

Monitored the channel budgets, coordinated with Finance to ensure alignment with planned channel spend.

Supported both Operative Marketing and Medical Marketing Team in planning and development of messaging, tools & materials, medical education programs, medical sponsorships, national & regional conferences to support sales force and stakeholders.

Built collaborative relationships with internal teams (sales, regulatory, market research, digital, finance etc) to support the implementation of the Marketing Dept. plans.

Assistant Manager

NAS SIGONELLA
Catania
06.2000 - 09.2006

Oversaw day-to-day operations and work of lower-level staff.

Ensured compliance to organizational standards, including safety standards and client or customer communications.

Managed reports and personnel documents, including payroll.

Reviewed and filtered applications for potential new hires.

Assisted with procurement of necessary materials and equipment.

Created and delivered sales and financial reports on a predetermined schedule.


Education

BSc - Law

Università Telematica E-Campus
Milan

Skills

Self-Starter

Excellent-Presentation skills

Good interpersonal skills

Self-motivated and driven by targets

Detailed and analytical approach to solving problems

Resilience

Strong communication skills, including both verbal and written

Strong technical knowledge about products and competitors products

Ability to influence and negotiate with others

Commercial awareness

IT skills : Word, Excel, Power Point, Email communication

Numerical skills

Verbal skills to best communicate with partners and stakeholders

Speed and sense of urgency

Accountability and Responsibility

Willing to learn and grow knowledge and skills to enhance career path

Focused on issue(s) resolution-finding solutions to bridge gaps

Languages

Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Certification

1. "BULATS CAMBRIDGE" - CEFR Level C2 Proficiency.

Skills tested: Reading and listening, speaking, and writing.

2. "Fast Export" - Customs simplifications for the export practice.

3. "Digital for Export" - Web Marketing, E-Commerce, Social Media Marketing.

4. "The Marketing Plan" - Organizing a company's marketing goals and gathering strategies and tactics to achieve them.

Timeline

Territory Manager

SIFI SpA
10.2021 - Current

International Sales Coordinator

SIFI SpA
10.2014 - 09.2021

Assistant to the President and CEO

SIFI SpA
05.2011 - 09.2014

Marketing Assistant

SIFI SpA
10.2007 - 05.2011

Assistant Manager

NAS SIGONELLA
06.2000 - 09.2006

BSc - Law

Università Telematica E-Campus
Leonora Busacca