About US:
Kiboko Group was established in 1992 with the incorporation of Kiboko Enterprises in Uganda. Initially focused on the distribution of roofing sheets, the business has since expanded in a group of four diversified companies. These range from pharmaceutical distribution, pharmaceutical manufacturing, distribution of fast-moving consumer goods and premium-quality financial services. Through its vision, the company has retained a close connection to the communities it serves, by supporting countrywide medical campaigns in Uganda and supporting the development of local talent. The company is headquartered in Uganda, Kampala and has operational offices across East Africa, in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan and Tanzania.
Job Summary: The Medical Representatives will be tasked to detail, demonstrate, promote and sell the Company’s Brand and Generic Products within Uganda. The incumbent will develop, product, market and plan strategies to ensure continuous growth of their Sales. The incumbent will also educate Medical fraternity on the new developments in medicine of the companies assigned to you. Also, the jobholder will be tasked with achieving sales target set by company.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Daily:
The Medical Representative will meet Doctors/Pharmacist/Nurses and promote assigned products.
Meeting Pharmacies/Drug shops and promotes assigned products.
In charge of booking and Delivering Orders for various Customers.
Prepare and submit daily reports.
2. Weekly:
Organize weekly meetings with Business Development Manager for planning the activities of the week.
Prepare the week’s feedback and report to Business Development Manager.
Competitor’s activities information.
Response of customers to our strategies.
3. Monthly:
Prepare a tour program with consultation of Business Development Manager.
Prepare a monthly report of sales and activities done during the month.
Activity Plan for the next month.
4. Other Job Responsibilities:
Act as a representative for the company and provide excellent customer service in terms of supply of stock on receiving of order, providing information on drugs and prices.
Suggesting and Implementing strategies for increasing the sales volume of assigned products.
Perform any other duties as assigned by Country Manager.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidates for the Medical Representative vacancies should preferably hold Diplomas in Pharmacy or any other Medical/ Biological qualifications from a recognized Institution.
A minimum of two to three years’ experience as a Medical Representative
Working knowledge of products
Marketing and sales skills
Customer management skills
High degree of adaptability
Territory knowledge
Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and persuasive selling skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and self-motivated with a demonstration of initiative
Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team.
Computer literacy skills with proficiency in MS Office
Candidates with experience in a multinational pharmaceutical company and marketing international medical brand products will have an added advantage.
The ideal candidates should be conversant with different region markets have an added advantage
All candidates who speak several other languages apart from English and Luganda also have an added advantage
Language: Intermediate level of English and one other language.
Age: Below 32 years
Personal Competencies:
Sociable
Adventurous
Decisive
Hard Working
Extrovert
Strategic Focus
Result orientation
High business acumen
Customer focus
Team working and collaboration
Excellent communication skills
Good research skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and updated CVs either by hand delivery to:
The Human Resource Manager,
Kiboko Group of Companies,
Location: Plot Nos. 28B, 32B, 34B, UMA Show Grounds, Lugogo
Postal: P.O. Box 31376, Kampala, Uganda
Vie E-mail to: kelcareer@kiboko.co.ug and copy thomast@kiboko.co.ug (Kindly indicate the position you’re applying for in the subject line of your email)
Deadline: 13th February 2016 by 5:00pm