Sales Representative/ Business Development Officer

Syl-Alpha Medical Services is currently seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below:

Job Position: Sales Representative/ Business Development Officer
Job Location: Benue

Job Descriptions

• The Sales Representative will be responsible for business development activities and getting institutional and individual customers for the company. Job Functions include but not limited to:
• Arrange appointments with hospital medical teams, which may include pre-arranged appointments or regular 'cold' calling.
• Make presentations to doctors, practice staff and nurses in medical institutions to garner business.
• Organize presentations for doctors and other medical staff, build and maintain positive working relationships with medical staff and support administrative staff.
• Keep detailed records of all contacts, reach, and if possible exceed, annual sales targets
• Win new customers, as well as developing long-term relationships with existing ones
• Plan work schedules and weekly and monthly timetables with the Medical Director.
• Keep up to date with the latest clinical data supplied by the company, and interpret, present and discuss this data with health professionals during presentations.
• Analyse sales data to improve results and make sure resources are effectively allocated.
• Monitor competitor activity and competitors' products to keep up to date with new developments in the NHIS, anticipate potential negative and positive impacts on the business and adapt strategy accordingly.
• Develop strategies for increasing opportunities to meet and talk to contacts in the medical and healthcare sector.

Desired Qualities

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• An outgoing and persuasive manner and negotiating skills.
• Sales and customer relationship skills.
• Confidence and persistence.
• Patience and self-motivation.
• Analytical and planning skills.
• A flexible approach to work in order to adapt to changes for example in the healthcare system.
• Strong teamwork and networking skills.
• Commercial and business awareness. Microsoft Office skills.
• Educational Requirements: Graduate with a business or marketing degree with experience in a sales or business development role with consistency in meeting targets.