COMMERCIAL MANAGER – National Pharmaceutical Company (NatPharm) 92 views

DESCRIPTION

National Pharmaceutical Company (NatPharm) is a Government owned company that procures, warehouses and distributes medicines and medical supplies to health institutions nationwide. Vacancies have arisen within the company. The company is inviting applications from suitably qualified, self-motivated, honest and experienced individuals who are committed to contributing to an efficient and effective health delivery system in Zimbabwe to till the following posts:
COMMERCIAL MANAGER- Sales Department: HARARE

The COMMERCIAL MANAGER reports to the OPERATIONS MANAGER and will be responsible for the following among other duties:

• Take a leading role in development ol the business strategic plan.
• Lead the implementation lor the approved Sales Unit Strategies across all company branches.
• Lead marketing activities for the business unit and the company brand
• Participate in product selection and quantification processes.
• Conduct market surveys and business performance evaluations.
• Inventory management and technical expertise.
• Develop annual budgets for the business unit.
• Staff supervision and performance management
• Financial management.
• Generate and analyze performance reports ol business strategies within the portfolio ol the Sales Department
• Resolve issues with contracts and commercial operations.
• Assess risks and make recommendations based on a thorough analysis ol all factors involved in a business situation.
• Ensure implementation ol best practices lor managing contract issues and handling daily issues and tasks.
• Develop customer value proposition as well as business model for entry into identified opportunities.
• Develop Pricing Structures/Framework that is suitable to NatPharm business.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to regulations that govern the industry.
• Evaluates the revenue growth and market performance Builds relationships and networks with external stakeholders and potential partners/ customers to enhance knowledge of market trends and best practices.

Qualifications and Key Competencies:
The successful candidate should in possession of the following:
• Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Business Management Degree (Marketing. Management or MBA).
• At least 2 years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical field preferably in the selling and marketing field. 1 year must be in a management role.
• Class 4 driver’s license.
• Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Highest levels of integrity, transparency and honesty.