JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose:
• Responsible for the growth of the Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) product portfolio in the relevant markets, through Distributor/Channel Partners in the stated geographic territory.
• Develop and implement business strategies to achieve regional revenue, profitability and market share growth objectives for the Clinical Diagnostics, ImmunoDiagnostics, and Microbiology Divisions respectively. Achieve or exceed sales targets: monthly, quarterly and annually.
• Provide the company with relevant market information for the development of strategies on products and market penetration.
• Develop and execute comprehensive plans and programs, including marketing events (virtual, exhibitions, tabletop shows) to support sales of products and revenue objectives in both the short & long term.
Major Responsibilities:
• Manage Distribution Channels in the region and act in a business development capacity to identify new Distributors/Channel Partners in Nigeria.
• Co-ordinate activities as well as support Distributors/Channel Partners in ensuring positive brand awareness of our products.
• Monitoring Sales performance and ensuring targets are reached/exceeded by our Distributors/Channel Partners for the respective divisions in the territory.
• Update and maintain Opportunities and Risks using the available CRM tools to ensure full transparency across the organization.
• Anticipate pipeline changes and plans proactively to address potential shortfalls. See trends and coordinate sales activities.
• Monitoring competitor’s developments and implementing adequate strategies to capitalize on opportunities.
• Preparing sales forecast and support budgets.
• Maintains and develops customer relationships on the short and long term. Focus on the strategic development of key customer relationships by implementing and updating Account/Territory Planning (across-functions).
• Set up and undertake complex negotiations. Review effectiveness or negotiation strategy on a continual basis. Benchmark own sales techniques against best practice.
• Has accountability and responsibility of driving the broad actions of the TMO mandate.
• The role will report into the Channel Partner Manager – Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Participates actively in local networks of service, support and customer services.
• Actively participate in training/onboarding of new Distributors/Channel Partners.
• Work closely with the Divisional Leads, Sales Managers, Service & Support Manager, Marketing Lead, and other stakeholders to drive incremental business.
• Connects and collaborates with counterparts in sister Groups to drive synergies across Thermo Fisher Scientific within the territory.
Skills/Experience Required:
• High level of proficiency in technical selling skills and a Biomedical Lab background would be advantageous.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to interact with TMO colleagues and Distributors/Channel Partners at all levels of the organizations.
• Strong cross-functional communication and presentation skills, and the ability to drive sales.
• Willingness to travel 50% of the time independently in the assigned territory to customer sites, trade shows, exhibitions, road shows, seminars, channel partner and sales organization meetings.
• Extensive knowledge of the IVD industry and related regulatory requirements in the region.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Will hold an academic degree (BSc/B.Tech) or has equivalent level of experience in Biomedical Sciences. A Field Application Specialist background would be advantageous.
• Broad experience (3 to 5 years) in sales/technical sales function, and proven track record in Biomedical Sciences or closely related business.
• Full valid driver license, passport and a clear criminal record.
• Fluent English and French language skills are required for this role.
Other Hiring Criteria:
• Must have a passion for diagnostic products and developing the associated markets in Africa.
• Possess high levels of self-motivation.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, with initiative, and good business judgment.
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communications skills and the ability and willingness to be flexible and adaptable to work in a complex cross-functionally environment.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to draw conclusions and observations from market trends and unit analysis.
• A good understanding and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel, VBA, SQL, Business Intelligence and Salesforce.com or related applications will be advantageous.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to set priorities and manage time effectively.
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