Vacancy exist in Branded Generics (BGx)-Africa Commercial Team for the role of:
Position: Promotion Manager, Africa
Principal Responsibilities:
- To develop an annual sales plans and strategies with Local operating companies (LOG) commercial team.
- Responsible for Trade Promotions forecasting and achievement of targets for activities
- Drives Trade Marketing Coordinates channel management
- Implements sales strategy and tactics including pharmacy engagement plans
- Ensures the implementation of media plans
- Develop trade channels visibility materials as per brand
- Monitor activities at the retail trade channel levels for the gathering of insight
- Trade Promotions forecasting, activities forecasting and achievement of targets
- Allocation and monitor of sales targets with the LOC’s
- Develop and implement regional scientific conferences, exhibitions and satellite symposiums and participation programs.
Qualification:
- Applicants must possess Pharmacy degree and a minimum of 10years commercial experience.
- Experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) & ability to speak French and Portuguese will confer an advantage.
- A proven track record of successful program development, implementation and marketing leadership specifically in the area of promotions is desired.
Other requirements include:
- Technical knowledge in BGx Product and disease knowledge.
- Effective speaking & persuasion Skills.
- Sales & Marketing Management skills.
- Customer Relationship Management and media Skills.
- Proven abilities in translating brand/marketing strategies into appropriate and effective promotional programs and alliances.
- Strong strategic and conceptual abilities coupled with a high bias for action and a proven track record of results.
- Experience in a start-up and/or rapid growth environment, sound judgment, a strong work ethic and the ability to manage and motivate cross functionally is highly desired.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should please complete online application
www.gsk.westafrica.erecruit.co.za
Application closes 19th March, 2013
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
