About this role
At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.
As a Vision Care Sales & Brand Manager supporting our South Africa Vision Care Franchise and Independent Optometrist Channel, you will be trusted to drive commercial excellence, strengthen customer partnerships, and lead a high‑performing sales team across the region. You will shape and execute operational plans that accelerate growth of Alcon’s Vision Care portfolio while ensuring full compliance and strong cross‑functional collaboration.
A typical day in this role will include:
- Collaborating with the Franchise Head, Product Manager, and Professional Education & Development teams to build and execute marketing and commercial plans that grow market share and revenue.
- Leading and developing the Optometrist Channel Sales Team, ensuring strong performance management, coaching, and in‑field execution.
- Driving sales growth and distribution across the independent optometrist channel, supported by accurate forecasting, robust S&OP inputs, and clear reporting.
- Managing new product launches, A&P budgets, and operational plans to maximize brand performance throughout the product lifecycle.
- Building strong customer and KOL relationships, representing Alcon at congresses, customer events, and strategic distributor meetings.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON
- University degree in Science, Optometry, Marketing, or Business (Optometry preferred).
- 3–5 years of field sales, brand management, or related commercial experience in healthcare or consumer products.
- 12–18 months experience in product, marketing, or commercial execution roles.
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of marketing principles.
- Experience with forecasting, S&OP processes, and sales performance tools.
- Ability to manage budgets, product launches, and cross‑functional projects.
- Comfortable presenting, coaching, and engaging with customers and internal teams.
- Passionate ownership and drive for results.
- Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational agility.
- Customer‑focused mindset with high ethical standards.
- Ability to motivate others and build energizing interactions.
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON
- Autonomy & Impact: Lead a strategic commercial portfolio with the freedom to shape growth in a key market.
- Challenging, Purpose‑Driven Work: Influence how millions of people experience better vision through innovative eye‑care solutions.
- Supportive Team Environment: Work with collaborative leaders who invest in your development and career progression.
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What you'll do
- The role involves driving commercial excellence and leading a high-performing sales team to accelerate growth in Alcon's Vision Care portfolio. Responsibilities include collaborating on marketing plans, managing product launches, and building strong customer relationships.
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