Sales & Marketing Manager Shalina Healthcare - for Zambia, Cameroon, Angola, Central Africa, Goma, Lubumbashi

Job Description

• Management of all sales and marketing aspects of Shalina products.
• Execute agreed sales & marketing plans and product launches.
• Undertake all pricing strategy proposals, competitor analysis and any market surveys as required.
• Drive and monitor all sales & marketing activities.
• Control all approved Sales & Marketing Operating Expenses.
• Administration and control of all Sales & Marketing activities.
• Recruiting, training and management of local marketing team of talented individuals.
• Evaluating and assessing various marketing projects implemented periodically.
• Direct all aspects of the product portfolio and brand management, positioning and marketing communications.
• Develop and execute agreed annual marketing plans.
• In cooperation with the Marketing Team & Country Managers, develop and execute a program of tactical marketing activities.
• Develop and produce all Above the Line, Below the Line and Technical marketing material and sales tools that support the commercial goals and sales processes.
• Develop marketing reports for performance analysis and improve planning.
• Evaluating and advising on the attractiveness of various projects for the business.
• Create excitement among staff & dealers to push Shalina Healthcare’s range of products.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Proven track record with relevant experience of 8 years + in Pharmaceuticals products/Consumer goods/ FMCG sectors
• Exposure to sales in an African environment is must.
• Fluency in English and knowledge of French or Portuguese is must.
• Working knowledge of Local languages like Swahili, Lingala will be added benefit
• Computer operating skills required like, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc
• Excellent presentation skills are essential. 
• An aggressive and creative Sales & Marketing individual

Company Description

Shalina Healthcare (SHL) is a privately held pharmaceutical company that is engaged in the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of consumer, personal care, prescription and over the counter medicines. The product portfolio of the company consists of branded generics, over-the-counter drugs, and personal care products. SHL markets over two hundred products including analgesics, antiseptics, anti-malarials, antibiotics, female hygiene, vitamins and minerals, skincare, oral care and babycare products. The company has production facilities in India and China as well as operating offices in London, Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, Nigeria, Ghana,Central African Republic and Zambia. SHL is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.