Marie Stopes Nigeria (MSN) is a results-orientated Non-Governmental Organization, which uses modern management and marketing techniques to provide family planning and other reproductive health-care clinical services in undeserved communities. MSN’s goal is to empower men and women to choose when to have children by improving access to family planning and related reproductive health services.
MSN is part of Marie Stopes international’s Global Partnership which operates in 43 countries and is the largest non-Governmental provider of family planning in the world.
Sales Marketing Manager
Location: Abuja Nigeria
Reporting to: Country Director
Duration of contract: 2 years
Probationary period: 6 months
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Product Distribution
Design and implement a sales and marketing strategy and plan for MSN
Sell pharmaceutical products through public, private and non-profit pharmacists and medical facilities
Wherever necessary contract national, regional, and local distributors and stockists to assist with distribution
Investigate markets for other products related to MSN’s core business that MSN’s could sell through is existing distribution
Ensure that pricing, margins and discounts are set to maximise sales volume and/or income depending on the objectives of the project
Product, and Service Marketing
Design and implement a product marketing plan to maximise sales, and build confidence and trust in the brands
Design and implement a clinical service marketing plan to increase clients at MSN’s clinics and franchisees and build trust and confidence in the MSN and Bluestar brands
Leadership
As a member of the senior management team, demonstrate a strong comment to MSN’s mission and goals and encourage a similar commitment from all team members
Actively contribute to the strategic direction and planning of the organization
REQUIREMENTS:
Degree or Diploma
Demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial track record blending implementation experience, business acumen, and strong team leadership skills, together with the ability to develop and build relationships and above all get results.
Significant experience in sales and marketing in the healthcare sector, ideally in the pharmaceutical sector.
Understanding of the law and other requirements surrounding provision of pharmaceutical and healthcare products
Strong team building and leadership skills, Excellent interpersonal communication skills – both oral and written
Strong personal commitment to the mission and goals of MSI.
Must be pro-choice. Must be prepared to travel
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates are to send a written application and CV (as a single attachment) to recruitment@mariestopes.org.ng
The position applied for must be quoted as the subject of the email.
Applications that do follow these standards will not be accepted.
Closing date for application is 3rd November 2011. For more information, please visit our website www.mariestopes.org
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