Marie Stopes Nigeria (MSION) is a results-orientated Social Business, which uses modern management and marketing techniques to provide reproductive health care and allied services. MSION's goal is to meet the needs of underserved Nigerians and dramatically improve access and use of a range of reproductive health services. MSION is part of Marie Stopes International's Global Partnership which is in over 42 countries worldwide. 

 

The post holder is required to demonstrate: initiative; energy; persistence; results orientation; drive; integrity and discretion; enthusiasm; and commitment to personal development to further MSI's partnership mission of enabling individuals to have children by choice not chance.

 

Sales Officers

 

Duration of contract: One year 

 

Probationary period: 3 months 

 

 

Responsibilities

•  To market the company's products in order to establish, develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationship with Prescribers and customers.

•  Pay regular visits to existing and prospective customers with a view to maintaining/establishing good relationships with them

•  Respond to and follow up sales enquiries using appropriate methods

•  Communicate, liaise and negotiate internally/externally using appropriate methods to facilitate the development of profitable business to the organization and sustainable relationships with customers

•  Identify customer needs and proactively seek to address them

•  Assist with implementing efficient and effective customer service strategies

•  Monitor and report on market/competitor activities by providing relevant reports and information.

•  Attend training and develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills

•  Provide weekly and monthly reports to the supervisor

 

Qualifications & Experience:

•  OND/HND or Degree in a health related course is acceptable.

•  Background knowledge and strong ability in merchandising.

 

Method of Application

Interested candidates should apply by email with CV and suitability statement as a single attachment to [email protected] not later than Friday 22nd May, 2015. MSION is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to achieving gender balance within the organization. 

 

Female candidates are encouraged to apply. The subject of the email should be the POSITION TITLE / LOCATION and the CV/Suiltability statement should be saved in the applicant's full name. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates MUST be resident in the location applied for.