Responsible for implementation ot AstraZeneca Sales training plan and schedule across AstraZeneca West Africa. Define and implement high standards of training and support to the sales force to enable them to maximise customer impact, achieve business goals and optimise stakeholder relations, aligned to market need and the AstraZeneca business strategies, 

Position title: Training amnager

Department: Sub-saharan Africa (based in Nigeria)

Reporting to: Country Manager: Nigeria

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 4th December 2013

Key Performance Areas 

1. Sales training strategy and training plan implemented and achieved

. In conjunction with the cross-functional team, develop a sales training plan aligned with business strategies, plans and objectives, ensuring correct diagnosis and appropriate actions for the sales force 

. Develop and finalise the training schedules and ensure that these maximise impact and define accurate timelines for sales training implementation, Drive the training programme across the sales division ensuring full buy-in by sales force to maxirnise customer impact 

. Work in close collaboration with Sales Managers ensuring training objectives are understood and actively supported. ww.medicalworldnigeria.com

. Keep the training plan updated and identify and act, www.medicalworldnigeria.com. on opportunities combine forethought With action, to ensure that training objectives are realised

. Deliver facilitator-len training in accordance with the training schedule and adhoc training needs

2. Sales Training material developed, customised and aligned 

. Review current training material and determine need to review and enhance existing training material and tools to ensure continuous alignment with business priorities, take appropriate action 

. Develop new training material and customise global training resources for local market. Ensure compliance of training material to the global guidelines 

. Develop role plays, assignments and knowledqe assessments based on training material to ensure accurate assessment of participants' knowledge and undarstanding 

3. Evaluated and enhanced training programme 

. Assess the effectiveness of the learning initiatives. and determine if stated training objectives have been met, take appropriate action as required 

. Follow-up the learning interventions in order to enhance the integration of the learnings 

4. Complete administrative requirements for pre-training, training and post- training 

5. Optimised stakeholder relationships 

6. Personal effectiveness 

7. Alignment of personal and company values 

8. Adverse event Reporting 

9. Safety Health and Environment 

Minimum Requirement 

. Proven track record in sales in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably 3+ years. 

. Qualified Pharmacist, or equivalent degree 

. Training experience a distinct advantage (but not essential) 

Competencies 

. Excellent Interpersonal skills 

. Strong presentation skills 

. Coaching skills 

. Proven competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power-Point. 

How to apply

Please apply via e-mail to: Maven & Oaks Limited ([email protected])