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Job Title: National Sales and Marketing Manager
Organisation: Marie Stopes International
Country: Uganda
Base Location:
Kampala with frequent travel up country
Reporting To:
Business Development Manager
Theme: Health
Job years of
experience: 5-10 years
Duration of Contract: Two Years
Job ID: #567759
Job Role
To manage the sales and marketing team and its functions.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop brand strategies and marketing plans
under the guidance of the Business Development Manager to whom s/he will
report.
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Recruit, train, motivate and manage a high
quality marketing and sales team to successfully improve the marketing and
sales functions.
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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.
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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:
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Background in pharmaceutical marketing,
management and/or a pharmacist/doctor.
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At least five years experience in pharmaceutical
marketing and sales, preferably in a managerial capacity.
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Experience and success in recruiting and
retaining a high performance sales team
Skills and Abilities
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Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a
diverse sales team.
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Demonstrated ability to achieve sales plans.
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Demonstrated ability to professionally develop
and coach team members.
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Strategy development, project management,
problem solving, and change management skills.
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Solid understanding of healthcare and regulatory
requirements and issues.
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Exceptional negotiation skills.
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Ability to build positive working relationships,
both internally and externally.
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Ability to effectively present information and
negotiate with all levels of management
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Demonstrated strong oral and written
communication skills.
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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
Dead line: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.
