Health Care Sales Manager- FMCG

Careers Nigeria is recruiting for a Health Care Sales Manager on behalf of one of its clients.

The Health Care Sales Manager leads the health care sales force and manages effectively the Distributors and his team to achieve the agreed sales and commercial objectives within approved budgetary limits.

Responsibilities
* Achieve sales and 4P targets
* Develop and manage distributor and distribution network
* Deliver distribution target for core brands as well as new products.

* Deliver visibility and merchandising of brands in line with targets and best practice recommendation.
* Maintain and drive compliance on the optimal 4P mix at store level.
* Drive execution of promotional activities to deliver profitable returns for the company
* Identify and harness sales development opportunities within area of coverage.
* Provide bottom up sales forecasts
* Gather and analyse market intelligence report and keep the business informed.

Requirements:

To be qualified for this position, an applicant must possess:

* Minimum of 7 years experience in Sales/ Marketing in an FMCG Company
* A University degree in a commercial subject from a recognised University, business studies will be an advantage
* Results oriented, entrepreneurial and self-motivated
* Tenacious and resilient, driven to achieve even when faced with obstacles
* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
* Capable of building strong working relationships and influencing customers and internal teams
* Strong commercial understanding of business issues/opportunities
* Good grasp of sales and marketing strategies and planning issues
* Strong analytical skills with ability to develop strategies and tactics leading supported by implementation skills
* Ability to think outside the box
* Experience with main line pharmaceutical companies
* Prior experience in sales of Pharma OTC range
* Must be conversant with the protocols/processes associated with detailing
* Good knowledge of the pharma regulatory environment and the regulatory bodies.
* Being a pharmacist by education/training would be of advantage.

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