SANOFI-AVENTIS NIGERIA LTD VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Sanofi-Aventis is part of a leading global pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions to improve the lives of everyone. As part of our strategic business expansion/ realignment project, we have vacancies for the post of medical representatives in our organization to be based in locations as defined below
MEDICAL REPRESENTATIVES
Location: Kaduna. Benin. Lagos. Port Harcourt
QUALIFICATIONS
• A degree in pharmacy or any of the biological sciences
• Proven sales success in the pharmaceutical industry essential
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Establishes and maintains effective relations with customers and gains their trust and respect
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external customers in terms of product and competitor knowledge, territory knowledge, ,marketing and sales strategies, and comply with the prescribed administrative standards of the job
AGE not more than 30 years old
If you meet the above requirements, please forward your resume including 3 referees to:
ngapplication.cea@sanofi-aventis.com before 5th Nov, 2009.
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JOB PROFILE
The successful candidate shall be responsible for the following functions:
1. Marketing plan
• Design, implement, and facilitate annual marketing plan for the firm.
• Support and facilitate development and implementation of section business/marketing plans.
• Translating business unit objectives and strategies to develop brand portfolio objectives, strategies and plans to facilitate business unit growth.
• Develops marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment policy, nature of market, copyright and royalty requirements, and cost and markup factors.
2. Marketing budget
• Plan and administer the firm’s Marketing Operations budget;
• Support development of regional marketing budgets.
3. Manage marketing suppliers
• Negotiates with media agents to secure agreements for translation of materials into other media.
• Edits materials according to specific market or customer requirements.
• Develop promotional materials including marketing collateral and print copies
4. Oversee corporate communications activities
• External communications and systems
• Internal communications and systems
• Public relations efforts
• External vendors and consultants
5. Develop and administer marketing database
• Includes client and prospect information, mailing list applications, access to financial reports, etc.
6. Manage marketing dept
• Supervise Marketing Officers, and Client Services Officers.
• Make staffing and hiring decisions within marketing department.
• Build and develop a marketing team which is competent, dedicated and efficient.
• Manage day to day activity with PR, press and marketing communications agencies
7. Develop business unit
• Develop and deliver insightful presentations and strategies to the business unit and executive committee where appropriate.
• Ensure the integration of the business unit marketing function within that of the greater group, and ensure that the business unit optimizes its use of shared and support services.
• Assist the business unit to meet its objectives, live the values and culture and to practice company policies.
Job Requirements:
1. BS/BA in Marketing or related field
2. Minimum 5 years marketing experience at a small to mid-size professional services organization.
3. 2 years experience as Head, Marketing.
4. Experience with new media and internet advertising
5. Detail-oriented with the ability to manage projects from inception through execution
6. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
7. A hunger to learn and ability to flourish in a dynamic, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment
8. Entrepreneurial, self-starter with hands-on approach
The successful candidate shall be responsible for the following functions:
1. Marketing plan
• Design, implement, and facilitate annual marketing plan for the firm.
• Support and facilitate development and implementation of section business/marketing plans.
• Translating business unit objectives and strategies to develop brand portfolio objectives, strategies and plans to facilitate business unit growth.
• Develops marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment policy, nature of market, copyright and royalty requirements, and cost and markup factors.
2. Marketing budget
• Plan and administer the firm’s Marketing Operations budget;
• Support development of regional marketing budgets.
3. Manage marketing suppliers
• Negotiates with media agents to secure agreements for translation of materials into other media.
• Edits materials according to specific market or customer requirements.
• Develop promotional materials including marketing collateral and print copies
4. Oversee corporate communications activities
• External communications and systems
• Internal communications and systems
• Public relations efforts
• External vendors and consultants
5. Develop and administer marketing database
• Includes client and prospect information, mailing list applications, access to financial reports, etc.
6. Manage marketing dept
• Supervise Marketing Officers, and Client Services Officers.
• Make staffing and hiring decisions within marketing department.
• Build and develop a marketing team which is competent, dedicated and efficient.
• Manage day to day activity with PR, press and marketing communications agencies
7. Develop business unit
• Develop and deliver insightful presentations and strategies to the business unit and executive committee where appropriate.
• Ensure the integration of the business unit marketing function within that of the greater group, and ensure that the business unit optimizes its use of shared and support services.
• Assist the business unit to meet its objectives, live the values and culture and to practice company policies.
Job Requirements:
1. BS/BA in Marketing or related field
2. Minimum 5 years marketing experience at a small to mid-size professional services organization.
3. 2 years experience as Head, Marketing.
4. Experience with new media and internet advertising
5. Detail-oriented with the ability to manage projects from inception through execution
6. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
7. A hunger to learn and ability to flourish in a dynamic, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment
8. Entrepreneurial, self-starter with hands-on approach
