Area Sales Manager

The Area Sales Manager will be based in Kenya, and responsible for the West African Region.

Responsibilities

·         Meet sales targets outlined in the annual budget and business plan for each product in the assigned countries

·         Meet government entities on a regular basis to promote and advocate our product portfolio.

·         Identify, evaluate and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders and other public health entities

·         Responsible for recruitment, training, development, maintenance, focus and appraisal of agents with monthly reports in their respective countries of responsibility

·         On case-by case basis, support trials that are being done either by HQ or by country for product registration and work with local research agencies for trials of products for new diseases

Requirements

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Business-related study,  or equivalent;

·         Must have 5-8 years’ experience in sales and key account management in FMCG or pharmaceuticals .

·         Must have a solid Business development background

·         Excellent communication skills in English, French knowledge is mandatory 

·         The candidate must be willing to travel extensively and within short notice 

·         Sales experience in West African market highly advantageous

Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications and CV’s stating their current and expected salary to recruit@idp-ea.com not later than 4^th October 2013.

Clearly indicate “Sales Manager” on the subject of the application email.