GSK: JOB RECRUITMENT FOR TRADE MARKETING MANAGER

GiaxoSmithKline is one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. We have a challenging and inspiring mission to improve the quality of human lfe by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer.

With a firm foundation in science, we discover, develop, manufacture and distribute prescription medicines, vaccines and consumerhealth care products. In purchase of our growth objectives opportunity now exists for a bright, self-starting and talented young person to join our company as:

TRADE MARKETING MANAGER
THE JOB
Reporting to the Marketing Director, the role has the following responsibilities, amongst others:
Market Intelligence
Collect and analyze data to evaluate existing and potential products and disease  markets
Identify and monitor competitors and research market conditions or changes in the industry that may affect sales
Develop perspective and insight from patient and HCPs through market research
Measure our performance versus competition in SOV, A&P, allocation of resources, etc

TRADE MARKETING
Implement and improve on winning strategies
Develop trade channels visibility materials as per brand
Prioritize trade channel activities for maximum returns
Develop strategies and activities that help the company become the supplier of choice
Identify new channel opportunities for our brands for distribution and visibility
Monitor activities at the retail trade channel levels for the gathering of insight

Trade Promotions Forecasting and Achievement of Targets for activities
Activities forecasting
Allocation of targets
Coordination of partner and company’s supply chain teams

Identify New Channel Opportunities for Our Brands for Distribution and Visibility
Identify opportunities for penetration into new channels and distribution into existing ones
Enhance visibility at store level

THE PERSON
The ideal candidate must hold very good degree in statistics, Psychology, Market Research or Mathematics from a reputable

University. S/he must also have a strong understanding & knowledge of Market Research processes.

The candidate must display the following skills at the right levels:
Interpersonal
Communication / facilitation
Flexibility and Initiative
Planning and Project Management
Prioritization IT/Analytical

GiaxoSmithKline assures a great working experience in a stimulating and challenging environment.

TO APPLY
Interested candidates should forward up-to-date resumes in “Word Format (*.doc) or (*.docx) to ng.career@gsk.com , indicating the advertised role as the subject matter

Please note that only electronic applications in the prescribed format will be considered

Applications close two weeks from the date of this advert

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.