Ferring Pharmaceuticals is currently recruiting to fill the following position:
Position: National Sales Manager
Location: Lagos state - Nigeria.
Job Description:
To provide leadership, management and operational direction for the activities of the Medical/Sales reps Team, in order to achieve sales and expense targets
Manage the activity of the Medical reps Team to ensure achievement of Ferring Pharmaceutical Nigeria Sales Objectives.
Drive Sales Force Effectiveness initiatives within the Medical reps Team.
Monitor, evaluate and provide feedback and act on the performance of the Medical reps Team to ensure effectiveness
Drive the restructuring of the field force
Contribute to the preparation of National Sales Budgets and eventually Regional Targets. Monitor Sales Results and ensure regular feedback to Sales Team
Recommend for agreement the Field Sales Expense Budget and ensure Regional Budgets are monitored and maintained within agreed limits
Contribute to the setting of direction of Sales and Marketing Strategies and ensure the sales effort is aligned with and focussed on core Marketing strategies
Manage the distributor and other key Customers for maximum performance; ensuring Company guidelines on Sales and Distribution are adhered to ensure all activities of the Medical reps Team are in conformity with Ferring Commercial ethics code, and NAFDAC guidelines.
Recommend attractive reward and recognition initiatives for agreement with the GM Sub-Saharan Africa and thereafter implement to drive performance
Qualifications/Requirements:
Pharmacy degree.
At least have 4 – 6 years senior management experience, with the focus on sales & marketing in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
Strong marketing and selling experience in the pharmaceutical sector with at least 8 years commercial experience in an Nigeria operating environment
A proven track record of continuous success
Previous successful experience of leading teams in a commercial environment, especially in developing capability and bench strength
Proven ability to develop comprehensive strategic business development plans for the business
Must be prepared to travel within territories in Anglophone West Africa.
An experience of ART will be a plus.
Excellent English & computer skills
Required Competencies:
Drive for results
Customer focus
Building effective teams
Motivating others
Conflict management
Planning
Problem solving.
Method of Application:
All potential job applicants should click on link attached below to Apply:
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Job Application Link
Application Deadline: Not Specified [Apply Speedily]
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