Product Manager

Job Introduction

Adexen is mandated by one of its clients in the Pharmaceutical industry to recruit a Product Manager. The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

Responsible for implementing global brand strategy in accordance with respective strategic country mandate (Grow, Contribute, Optimize Presence)

• Work with business units in developing business plans to achieve company revenue goals while analysing the competitive marketplace and industry trends to develop business strategies for revenue generation.
• Develop and Contribute to brand plan P&I budgeting, forecasting for revenue and product supply by communicating country feedback toward the cluster
• Equip sales force with knowledge and train sales force on marketing strategies.
• Organize and channel effective brand communication between relevant stake holders
• Roll out relevant global brochures, displays, and posters for sales activities, tradeshows, events and other external appearances of the organization.
• Develop and manage relationships with selected local and key stakeholders in the Countries.
• Responsible for legal/ medical/ regulatory approvals of materials according to the guidelines.
• Design and lead specific projects for the implementation of the concept and tools, contributing to the complexity reductions of business processes in the cluster.
• Create and communicate marketing plans for assigned brands to management and sales force for implementation.
• Plan and execute marketing strategies in a bid to promote and achieve sales of brands within a specific portfolio.
• Lead the strategic development of customer experience and increase brand awareness in line with company expectation.
• Manage strategic accounts, both private and public, including Federal and state ministry of health.
• Maintain a solid understanding of current market dynamics and healthcare trends within the different government agencies.
• Monitor business conditions, taking into consideration competitors’ activities, market trends and monitoring trade activities.
• Develop long-term customer relationships through identifying and capitalizing on opportunities that immediately satisfy customer needs.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or related field.
• Proven work experience in pharmaceuticals with at least five years’ in a similar role.
• Proven record of high-level sales experience, preferably with wider experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare sales or commercial roles.
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English spoken and written.
• Winning personality with intercultural skills, open to interact with people.
• High degree of self-motivation, ability to work independently.
• Highly self-organized.
• Good IT skills in MS Windows and Office.
• Ability to set priorities and work autonomously.

We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.