Local Pharmaceutical Sales Representative at Essence Crop Science Nigeria Limited

Essence Crop Science Nigeria Limited, an agrochemical manufacturing company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Local Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Location: Ibeju Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary

• The Local Pharmaceutical Sales Representative is responsible for promoting and selling the company's pharmaceutical products within the Lagos market.
• The role focuses on building and maintaining strong relationships with healthcare professionals, hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, distributors, and other key customers to drive sales growth, increase market share, and achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and sell the company's pharmaceutical products to hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, distributors, and healthcare professionals.
• Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand the customer base within the assigned territory.
• Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
• Conduct product presentations and provide customers with accurate product information and updates.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs, and provide regular market intelligence to management.
• Coordinate with distributors to ensure adequate product availability and timely delivery to customers.
• Prepare and submit sales reports, forecasts, customer visit reports, and expense records in a timely manner.
• Participate in medical conferences, exhibitions, product launches, and other promotional activities to increase brand awareness.
• Ensure all sales activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain excellent customer service and promptly resolve customer inquiries and concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2 - 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical sales or a related healthcare sales role.
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of pharmaceutical products, healthcare industry practices, and the local market.
• Ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple customer accounts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Must own a reliable vehicle and possess a valid driver's license for business travel within Lagos State.
• Good knowledge of Lagos State, including its road network and key healthcare institutions.
• Professional, well-groomed, and customer-oriented with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned sales territory.

Key Competencies:

• Sales and business development
• Customer relationship management
• Territory management
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Product knowledge and presentation skills
• Market analysis and business development
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Planning and time management
• Team collaboration
• Results-oriented mindset
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Salary
N300,000 - N400,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
10th August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: saheed.adesina@essencechem.com using the job title as the subject of the email.