Medical Sales Representative at Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited


Posted on: Mon 22-04-2024

Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited formerly known as Strides Vital Nigeria Limited was a strategic partnership comprising Vital Pharmaceuticals Limited and India’s Strides Arcolabs Limited, a NSE listed company. In 2017, Management of Sagar Overseas Limited, acquired 100% shares in Strides Vital Nigeria Limited and the company was re-named to Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited. The company is a leading household name in pharmaceuticals and healthcare industry and has many well-known brands such as Vitaclox, Vitacillin, Vitamox, Tropitone, Inbu, Ytacan etc These brands have an established presence in the market and are popular names in Nigeria. An ultra-modern pharmaceutical factory at Ikeja, Lagos, offers consumers quality and affordable products.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Sales Representative

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

  • Arrange appointments with doctors, pharmacists, and hospital medical teams, which may include pre-arranged appointments or regular cold calling.
  • Make presentations to doctors, pharmacists and healthcare professionals in the retail sector.
  • Organize conferences for doctors and other medical staff
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with medical staff and support administrative staff.
  • Keep detailed records of all contacts of clients
  • Win new customers, as well as develop long-term relationships with existing ones.
  • Meet and, if possible, exceed sales targets, regularly monitoring your business plans to make sure you achieve this.
  • Keep up to date with the latest clinical data supplied by the company, and interpret, present and discuss this data with health professionals during presentations.
  • Analyse sales data to improve results and make sure resources are effectively allocated.
  • Monitor competitor activity and competitor products.
  • Develop strategies for increasing opportunities to meet and talk to contacts in the medical and healthcare sector.
  • Stay informed about the activities of the health services sector.
  • A substantial amount of time will be spent moving to and from client destinations so smart dress and a professional appearance are essential.

Qualifications / Experience

  • Applicant should possess relevant qualification and experience.
  • Applicant must have a proven track record of meeting sales and debt collection targets.
  • Applicant must be a graduate of a reputable University with a Degree preferably in Pharmacy; who will be ready to go to institutions and meet Doctors and Pharmacists.
  • Applicant should hvae excellent selling, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Applicant should have prioritizing, time management, and organizational skill
  • Relationship management skills and openness to feedback.
  • The candidates must have at least 3-5years working experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

  • The ideal candidates can preferably possess a B.Sc / B.Pharm in Science or be a Bio-science Graduate (Pharmacy, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, etc.) from a reputable institution having a flair for selling and with strong achievement orientation.
  • Male or Female
  • Between 25- 40years old as at the time of application.(There can be flexibility for suitable candidates)
  • Ability to sell across the Country
  • In depth knowledge of the MS-Office.

Experience:

  • 2 - 3 years experience in selling and marketing operations.
  • Have a strong flair for marketing.
  • Strong analytical skills and interpersonal skills.
  • High drive and interest in taking on new tasks.
  • Well-organized and result oriented.
  • Should be bold and have good communication skills.
  • The candidates must have at least 3-5years working experience in the Pharmaceutical industry.

Salary

N80,000 - N100,000 monthly.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and Curriculum Vitae (CV) to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.