IQVIA, formerly Quintiles IMS Holdings, Inc., is an American multinational company serving the combined industries of health information technologies and clinical research. It is a provider of biopharmaceutical development and commercial outsourcing services, focused primarily on Phase I-IV clinical trials and associated laboratory and analytical services, including consulting services.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Animal Health Business Development Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Description
- IQVIA is looking for a Business Development Manager for a leading Animal Health client based in Lagos, Nigeria. Successful candidate will be expected to travel.
- Business development manager is responsible for P&L of each importer in the area.
- The business development manager reports to the Importers Business Unit (IBU) Director.
- The business development manager works with the network of independent distributors and has full responsibility for deploying IQVIA’s strategy in his/her area. He/she represents the brand and the company, guaranteeing not only delivery of financial results but also governance over company strategy and principles.
- Long term perspective is to ensure progressive growth of sales, increase of distribution and improvement of brand advocacy in the assigned Markets by developing, directing, co-ordinating and controlling all sales strategy activities in the Markets.
- This position will be located in Lagos, Nigeria.
Job Specifications/Qualifications
- State the minimum education, knowledge, skills and experience this position requires. State the physical and/or mental requirements for the role (e.g. stand for x hours, lift x weight, concentration on repetitive tasks). Please distinguish any “preferred” qualifications.
Note: May differ from the current job holder’s own skills and experience.
Education & Professional Qualification:
- Master’s degree qualified or equivalent in a business related discipline
- Degree qualified or equivalent in a business-related discipline
Knowledge/Experience:
- Experience in sales or marketing (3-5 years of experience), preferably in FMCG, specialized retail (pharmaceuticals for instance), pet care.
- Fluency in English is necessary.
- Culturally aware and flexible. Ideally having international experience
- Ability to work independently with a strong sense of initiative
- Strong customer orientation with ability to build relations with partners
- A proven track record in previous positions
- Well organized, excellent time management, presentation and negotiation skills.
- Business acumen and commercial awareness, analytical thinking.
- Mobility required with up to 35% travel (inside the country).
Application Closing Date
31st May, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note
- If you have not recieved any feedaback within 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
- Should you meet the criteria, please submit your application. If you have any further questions, please email Thapi Mokose on [email protected]