Job Title: National Sales and Marketing Manager
Job Description:
Marie Stopes is looking for a person to fill the above vacant position
Job Role
To manage the sales and marketing team and its functions.
Job Requirements:
Reporting To: Business Development Manager
Duration of Contract: Two Years
Key Responsibilities
Develop brand strategies and marketing plans under the guidance of the Business Development Manager to whom s/he will report.
Recruit, train, motivate and manage a high quality marketing and sales team to successfully improve the marketing and sales functions.
Achieve agreed targets by providing hands on leadership, including developing detailing and marketing materials, organizing events for health providers, managing key client accounts and supervision to all medical representatives and sales staff.
Ensure the successful launch of new health products.
Develop positive relationships with clients and partners to help achieve objectives.
Establish and implement a monitoring and management information system, and use the data for analysis to improve strategy, planning and productivity.
Manage and report on all marketing activities and sales targets on a monthly basis.
Experience and Qualifications:
Background in pharmaceutical marketing, management and/or a pharmacist/doctor.
At least five years experience in pharmaceutical marketing and sales, preferably in a managerial capacity.
Experience and success in recruiting and retaining a high performance sales team
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse sales team.
Demonstrated ability to achieve sales plans.
Demonstrated ability to professionally develop and coach team members.
Strategy development, project management, problem solving, and change management skills.
Solid understanding of healthcare and regulatory requirements and issues.
Exceptional negotiation skills.
Ability to build positive working relationships, both internally and externally.
Ability to effectively present information and negotiate with all levels of management
Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
Business related computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
How to apply:
Please send a CV and Cover letter by email to jobs@mariestopes.or.ug or post to the Senior Manager, People and Development, Plot 1020, Kisugu-Muyenga, P.O Box 10431, Kampala-Uganda, quoting the position title by 6.pm on Wednesday 8th May, 2013.
Marie Stopes Uganda is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce.
Marie Stopes Uganda is thankful to all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted.
Deadline: 08/05/2013
