Sales Manager at LifeBank

Location: Kano Outlying 2, Kano, Nigeria

Report to: The City Lead

Position Description

• The Sales Manager will be working with the sales team in promoting and selling LifeBank and its products.
• He/She will build market positions for LifeBank in Kano and neighbouring states,by identifying, developing and negotiating business relationships that translate into sales.
• He/She will work to grow the client base of the company, foster client relationships and develop new opportunities for LifeBank’s products and services.

Key Responsibilities

• He/She to accelerate the growth of the business in Kano and neighbouring states to deliver on set targets
• Proactively pursue new business and sales opportunities in Kano and neighbouring states.
• Meet and exceed KPIs and sales targets
• Follow organisational policies and regulations that affect the Sales department
• Conduct research to identify potential clients for LifeBank and notify The Lead if special attention is required
• Work with the Lead to prepare and deliver suitable sales pitches, proposals and presentations to prospective LifeBank customers
• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
• Provide weekly and monthly reports of sales efforts in marked sales territory.
• Stay informed about the activities of health services in a particular area.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• B.Sc in Pharmacy, or any of the Biological Sciences.

Experience:

• 2-5 years experience in Pharma and health sector
• 2-5 years experience in direct sales.
• Experience with a CRM platform

Skills and Ability:

• Leadership and Management skills
• Be fluent and have passion to speak Hausa language on the field
• Extremely strong verbal and written communication skills
• High-level proficiency with MS Office programs
• Capacity to work independently
• Passion and drive
• Competitive spirit
• Aptitude for persuasion and negotiation.
• High level of professionalism
• Relationship management skills and openness to feedback
• Expert in time management

Personal Attributes:

• Must have done sales in Kano and neighbouring states
• Target driven
• Have a deep desire to work in a startup industry
• Sociable and friendly
• Confident and pleasant
• Very tech savvy and knowledgeable of current trends

Work Environment:

• Work on the field ( Kano and neighbouring states)
• Visit prospective client sites
• Willingness to travel frequently
• Will be required to write proposals and reports
• Might be required to work overtime, on weekends if necessary