GlaxoSmithKline is a world leader in Consumer and Healthcare products with a strong marketing orientation and a wide range of products. Career opportunities exist in the following roles: Medical Representative
MEDICAL REPRESENTATIVE
The Job
Reporting to the District Manager ; the role has the responsibility to:
• Achieve sales target, sales growth and market share objectives for designated products in territory through optimal sales activity.
• Carry out efficient planning for sales activity in my territory, including achieving stipulated call and clinical meeting targets with appropriate documentation.
• Effectively plan the use of resources to maximize return on investment.
• Persuade and influence customers to preferentially select GSK products and services.
• Ensure the daily entry of call information and updated customer information into provided templates for such purposes.
• Carry out all activities In accordance with GSK Commercial Ethics Code and appropriate SOPs.
• Develop annual territory business plan consistent with district business plan.
• Ensure timely monthly and weekly reporting of call, clinical meeting, products performances, market intelligence on customer and competitor activity in the territory.
• Ensure timely completion of key administrative tasks (e.g. expenses)
The Person
• The ideal candidate must not be more than 28 years old. He/She must hold a very good degree in Pharmacy from a reputable University and must have a good knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics and patho-physiology of disease.
• No post-NYSC experience is required. The company will provide comprehensive training for successful candidates.
The candidate must possess the following skills:
• Inter personal
• Planning and Organizing
• Communication I Negotiation
• Time and Territory Management
• Flexibility and Initiative
• IT literacy
• Selling
Candidates should be open to postings to locations around the country as the business may require from time to time.
GlaxoSmithKline assures a great working experience in a stimulating and challenging environment.
Method of Application
Interested candidates should forward up-to-date resumes in Word format (.doc) or (.docx) to: ng.career@gsk.com, indicating the advertised role as the subject matter. Please note that only electronic applications in the prescribed format will be considered.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 7th September, 2010.
