Animal Health Business Development Manager at IQVIA

Job Description

• IQVIA is looking for a Business Development Manager for a leading Animal Health client based in Lagos, Nigeria. Successful candidate will be expected to travel.
• Business development manager is responsible for P&L of each importer in the area.
• The business development manager reports to the Importers Business Unit (IBU) Director.
• The business development manager works with the network of independent distributors and has full responsibility for deploying IQVIA’s strategy in his/her area. He/she represents the brand and the company, guaranteeing not only delivery of financial results but also governance over company strategy and principles.
• Long term perspective is to ensure progressive growth of sales, increase of distribution and improvement of brand advocacy in the assigned Markets by developing, directing, co-ordinating and controlling all sales strategy activities in the Markets.
• This position will be located in Lagos, Nigeria.

Job Specifications/Qualifications

• State the minimum education, knowledge, skills and experience this position requires. State the physical and/or mental requirements for the role (e.g. stand for x hours, lift x weight, concentration on repetitive tasks). Please distinguish any “preferred” qualifications.

Note: May differ from the current job holder’s own skills and experience.

Education & Professional Qualification:

• Master’s degree qualified or equivalent in a business related discipline
• Degree qualified or equivalent in a business-related discipline

Knowledge/Experience:

• Experience in sales or marketing (3-5 years of experience), preferably in FMCG, specialized retail (pharmaceuticals for instance), pet care.
• Fluency in English is necessary.
• Culturally aware and flexible. Ideally having international experience
• Ability to work independently with a strong sense of initiative
• Strong customer orientation with ability to build relations with partners
• A proven track record in previous positions
• Well organized, excellent time management, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Business acumen and commercial awareness, analytical thinking.
• Mobility required with up to 35% travel (inside the country).