GlaxoSmithkline Nigeria: Medical Representative (August 2010)

GlaxoSmithkline is one of the few pharmaceutical companies researching both medicines and vaccines for the World Health Organization’s three priority diseases – HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, and are very proud to have developed some of the leading global medicines in these fields. GlaxoSmithkline Nigeria recruits Medical Representative

Position: Medical Representatives

Job Description:
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 sale activity
Carry out efficient planning for sales activity in my territory, including achieving stipulated call and clinical meeting targets with appropriate documentation
Efficiently plan the use of resources to maximize return in investment
Persuade and influence customers to preferably 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 of call, clinical meeting, products performances, market intelligence on customer and competitor activity in the territory
Ensure timely completion of key administrative taks(e.g expenses)

Qualification/Experience:
Ideal candidate must be a holder of 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 ideal candidate must not be more than 28 years old.
The company will provide comprehensive training for successful candidates

The candidate must possess the following skills:
Inter personal skills
Communication/Negotiation skills
Flexibility and Initiative skills
Selling skills
Planning and Organizing skills
Time and Territory Management skills
IT Literacy

Note: Candidates should be open to posting to locations around the country as the business may require from time to time.

Method of Application:
Interested candidates should forward up-to-date resumes in WORD FORMAT(*.doc) or (*.docx) to [email protected], indicating the advertised role as the subject matter. Please note that only electronic applications in the prescribed format will be considered.
Glaxo Smithkline assure a great working experience in a stimulating and challenging environment.

Closing Date: 8 September 2010