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,
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
Partnership which
operates in 43 countries and is the largest
non-Governmental provider of family planning in the world.
non-Governmental provider of family planning in the world.
Job Title: Sales and Marketing Manager
Location:
Abuja Nigeria
Abuja Nigeria
Reporting to:
Country Director
Country Director
Duration of contract: 2
years
years
Probationary period: 6
months
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
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
and CV (as a single attachment) to recruitment@mariestopes.org.ng
The position applied for must be quoted as the subject
of the email.
of the email.
Applications that do follow these standards will not be
accepted.
accepted.
Closing date for application is 3rd November 2011. For
more information, please visit our website www.mariestopes.org
more information, please visit our website www.mariestopes.org
