State Sales Manager - Brisbane

State Sales Manager
Cardiometabolic Department
Queensland, Australia

Ready to lead beyond the ordinary? As a State Sales Manager at Novo Nordisk, you won’t just hit targets, you’ll redefine them. This role blends strategic vision with hands-on leadership, where data-driven insights meet bold, creative initiatives to transform market dynamics. Expect to shape a team culture that thrives on innovation and ethics, while driving impact that changes lives. If you’re ready to turn challenges into opportunities, this is where your extraordinary journey begins.

Your new role
As a State Sales Manager at Novo Nordisk, you will:

• Develop and execute sales plans, targets, and budgets in alignment with national strategies to ensure sales performance.


• Analyse regional market data to identify business opportunities and report on market environment monthly.


• Manage and develop team members while fostering a positive work culture in line with the Novo Nordisk Way.


• Conduct monthly face-to-face field visits with team members for effective performance management and development.


• Oversee team administration, including recruitment, budget management, and compliance with policies and ethics, ensuring high-quality reporting.


• Identify & develop creative initiatives to drive your region’s sales and market dynamics.
   

Your new department
As a State Sales Manager, you will report directly to the Associate Director, Sales and play a pivotal role in driving Novo Nordisk’s sales activities. Our sales team is dedicated to promoting and selling our innovative products to healthcare professionals, pharmacies, hospitals, and other institutions. We are a dynamic and results-driven team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Together, we work to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. The territory includes Brisbane South, Gold Coast, with the country region of Bundaberg, Rockhampton and Gladstone.

Your skills & qualifications
We’re looking for a new State Sales Manager who will enjoy working in a high-paced, dynamic environment. You’ll bring with you:

• Tertiary qualifications in Life Sciences, Nursing, Paramedical, or a business-related field (preferred). Must also have Medicines Australia Continuing Education Programme Certificate. Formal management qualification is desired.


• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Field Sales Manager in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry. Previous experience as a Hospital Sales Representative (HSR) or General Practitioner (GP) representative is highly desirable.


• Proven experience in managing and developing sales teams. Experience with training and/or key accounts is desirable.


• Current driver’s license and active driving experience.


• Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.


• A creative approach to driving your business.

 
Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer
In addition to being part of a collaborative and authentic culture, our employees are rewarded with 4 Health and Wellbeing days annually, 3 gifted leave days between Christmas and New Year, extensive learning and development opportunities and regular team/company offsite events.  

Deadline
20 February 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position may be closed before the deadline.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

 
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