Marketing Manager

Job Description : Manager Marketing (DRC) Location : Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo What you become a part of: The successful candidate will drive the marketing strategy, product/brand positioning for our prescription product portfolio and guide field force to maximize Shalinas business performance and augment market-share in Democratic Republic of the Congo. What to expect: · Implements regional marketing strategy (operational plans, brand & promotional-mix) to meet Shalinas regional performance and revenue targets in collaboration with sales and other stakeholders · Identify, engage and maintain relationships with KOLs in the region · Engages the field sales force, key enterprise customers and other resources to capture regional response to promotional activities and campaigns · Supports the design and periodic review of differential pricing strategy in the region for all brands · Monitors regional consumer/customer/market needs, competition and business performance to proactively provide the field sales force with adequate support · Conducts regional training programs to impart product/scientific knowledge to field sales force · Collects and analyses regional primary/secondary sales data to present monthly dashboard reports to stakeholders · Collaborates with other functions such as supply chain, manufacturing regulatory etc. to create synergy. Essential skills, experience & education: · Bachelor’s degree specializing in pharmacy/life sciences and master’s degree in marketing · Experience (8-10 years) driving regional marketing strategy within a multi-country, matrix pharmaceutical company · Self-starter with an ability to stay independently motivated and deliver the assigned mandate · Experience working cross-culturally and cross-functionally with diverse colleagues · Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills

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