Posted on: Fri 11-02-2022

Akindele Fajemiyo International Limited (AFIL) is a licensed national Third-party logistics (3PL) FMCG operator providing value, reliability, and distribution solutions to key market segment businesses particularly within the FMCG, Food & Beverages, and manufacturing sectors. Akindele Fajemiyo was established in 2018 with a clear focus on revolutionizing the outsourced logistics services industry into one of measurable value and partnering with its customers in their business growth trajectory. We strategically operate from our main hub base located in Ibadan, in the South West region of Nigeria and reach out to our regional centers across the six geographical zones of Nigeria. We also have good access to Lagos being the key location for loading consignments from FMCG companies.

We pride our positioning into the market on the highly experienced and innovative team who bring along excellent logistics and supply chain management expertise to the business. Akindele Fajemiyo International Limited is managed by the Board of Directors of the Parent Company - Lee Fakino Nigeria Limited; and is supported by highly qualified and experienced personnel in accounts, distribution, logistics, and supply chain management.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pharmaceutical Sales Manager

Locations: Ibadan, Oyo, and South-West Environment

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• To serve as an interface between the company and client {existing and potential}
• Initiates clinical presentations and detailing, driving sales and marketing company’s products to meet customers’ needs, as well as meeting sales targets and goals.
• Lead a team to achieve set goals and objectives across all location

Key Responsibilities

• Services existing accounts,
• obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing a daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors.
• Focuses sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of dealers.
• Submits orders by referring to price lists and product literature.
• Collates and presents activity and sales reports, including but not limited to, daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Recommends changes in products, services, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Provides historical records by maintaining records on area and customer sales.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Job Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 5 years experience as a sales Pharmaceutical Representative in similar Drug sales
• Must possess a University Degree in Marketing or any Health Science (Preferably Pharmacy)
• If a Pharmacist, he or she must have a current practicing license and must be in good standing with the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria.
• Professional certification in marketing or customer service is an added advantage.
• An experience in a similar role is an added advantage.

Skills and competencies:

• Customer Service
• Territory Management
• Prospecting Skills
• Negotiation, Self-Confidence
• Product Knowledge
• Presentation Skills
• Client Relationships
• Computer Savvy Skills:
• Must be a proficient user of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint).

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidate should submit their CV and Suitability Statement as a single attachment to: [email protected] using the Job Title / Location as the subject of the mail.

Note

• CV / Suitability statement should be saved in the applicant’s full name.
• Shortlisting will start as soon as we start receiving applications.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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