Business Development Manager at a Pharmaceutical Company - Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited - Our client, a Pharmaceutical (Health & Wellness) company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Pharmaceutical (Health & Wellness)

Job Summary

• Our client is looking for a Business Development Manager with deep knowledge of sales and marketing in the health and wellness segment of the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• The candidate must have the ability to present to and consult with senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new products, identifying opportunities for campaigns and distribution channels that will lead to increased sales.

Responsibilities

• Discuss with relevant authorities and strategic partners to ensure the establishment of the brand.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to drive Sales Team effectiveness on the Job.
• Strategically interface with the marketing team for effective execution of sales-oriented initiatives to deepen brand penetration.
• Establish productive and professional relationships with the Trade Partners to ensure close monitoring of sales personnel in assigned customer accounts both in the open market and in Modern trade.
• Expand and grow a new customer base with emphasis on Pharmacy Outlets, Chain Pharmacy Outlets and Bulk buyers.
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics and suggest improvements.
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Pursue continuous learning and professional development and stay up to date with the latest medical/pharmaceutical data

Requirements

• B.Sc. Degree with 4-5 years of sales or marketing experience in the pharmaceuticals industry.
• Experience in launching new products and managing a high-performance sales team in an FMCG/Medical Organization is desirable.
• Must have desirable insights on regulatory requirements for NAFDAC, SON, etc.
• Demonstration of the capacity to lead and develop initiatives is essential.
• Strong communication; writing and team management skills
• Analytical skills with a problem-solving attitude
• Available to travel as needed
• Ethical and trustworthy

Other Skills and Characteristics:

• Networking, Persuasive, Prospecting, Motivation for Sales, Prospecting Skills, Sales Planning, Identification of Customer Needs and Challenges, Territory Management, Market Knowledge, Meeting Sales Goals, Professionalism, and Microsoft Office.

Application Closing Date
15th November, 2021.