Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client in the Pharmaceutical/FMCG industry is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: Product Manager

 

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Seniority: Mid level

Job Category: Information Technology

Employment Type: Full time

Industry: FMCG

 

Responsibilities

Work with business units in developing business plans to achieve company revenue goals while analyzing the competitive marketplace and industry trends to develop business strategies for revenue generation.

Create and communicate marketing plans for assigned brands to management and sales force for implementation.

Plan and execute marketing strategies in a bid to promote and achieve sales of brands within a specific portfolio.

Lead the strategic development of customer experience and increase brand awareness in line with company expectation.

Management of strategic accounts, both private and public, including Federal and state ministry of health.

Maintain a solid understanding of current market dynamics and healthcare trends within the different government agencies.

Monitor business conditions, taking into consideration competitors’ activities, market trends and monitoring trade activities.

Development of long-term customer relationships through identifying and capitalizing on opportunities that immediately satisfy customer needs.

Ensure that the presence of products in outlets is visible and liaise with area managers on other specific follow up on the field force.

Regularly visit the field for the competitive update, evaluation, and monitoring of promotional programs, as well as identifying new products for the company.

Regularly update sales promotion strategies and the knowledge of the field force with new information as appropriate.

 

Desired Skills and Experience

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or related field.

Master’s degree or MBA will be an added advantage.

Proven work experience in pharmaceuticals with at least seven years’ in a similar role.

Proven record of high-level sales experience, preferably with wider experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare sales or commercial roles.

Excellent communication skills, fluent in English spoken and written.

Winning personality, open to interact with people.

High degree of self-motivation, ability to work independently.

Highly self-organized.

Good IT skills in MS Windows and Office.

Experience: 5 - 10 years.

 

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

 

Note: We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.