About the Job

• We seek to hire a National Sales & Marketing Manager (female), who will direct and oversee the organization's sales policies, objectives and initiatives to drive growth and profitability in Nigeria.
• Ideal candidate possess at least 5 - 7 years experience in sales of pharmaceutical products / medical devices and be available to travel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sales to major customers and maintain important and sustainable relationship with key stakeholders like Service Organization, Sales agents network, etc.
• Identify and develop modern trade businesses in the area of responsibility.
• Prospect new customers
• Oversee day-to-day sales, monitoring, and forecasting to better understand the market
• Stay up-to-date on current market trends
• Work collaboratively with the sales team to assess current projections
• Keep all information of customers and suppliers updated in corresponding systems following internal guidelines.
• Develop strategy to grow brand in Nigeria.
• Collect and report market intelligence concerning e.g., price levels, competitor activities, market trends, etc.
• Prepare customer events.
• Work as an effective team member within the company as a whole, especially within the sales area team, thereby optimizing communication and eliminating scope for error and misunderstanding.
• At all times take a pro-active approach to selling, actively chasing business and pursuing inquiries and leads on behalf of the company.
• Constantly improve own technical knowledge.
• Own ultimate responsibility for successfully meeting or exceeding sales goals
• Collaborate with marketing team to creatively reach more potential customers
• Increase profitability and brand recognition
• Set the precedent for excellence through leading by example
• Follow up offers, negotiate and get orders in accordance with the value based selling concept.
• Meet and exceed monthly target
• Maintain and develop the relationship with customers through regular contacts and visits and other specific promotional activities.
• Know the needs of prospective and existing customers, maximize their satisfaction, anticipate their requirements, and be a driving force of the innovation process of our customers.

Qualifications / Academic Requirements

• B.Sc. Sales & Marketing, Business Administration and another related field.
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years work experience the sales of pharmaceutical products / medical devices.
• Self-motivated and independent.
• Proactivity and sense of initiative.
• Sense of confidentiality.
• A desire to succeed with a sales mission.
• ICT proficient
• Substantial knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of French is an added advantage.
• A keen interest for people and skills in interpersonal contact
• Self-motivated and independent.
• Excellent sense of client service target, process and action oriented, with a good understanding of customer priorities.