LifeBank is a healthcare technology and logistics company that’s in the business of saving lives. We believe that no African should die from a shortage of essential medical products at the hospital level, and we are on a mission to solve this. LifeBank is currently working on the blood shortage problem in Nigeria by connecting hospitals to blood banks, and blood banks to donors. We do this by hosting blood drives and by delivering blood in less than 55 minutes, in a WHO and EU recommended cold-chain, to hospitals.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Medical Sales Representative
Location: Abuja
Reports to: The City Lead Job Description
The Medical Sales and Operations Representative will be responsible for promoting LifeBank and its products to hospitals and blood banks.
She/he will build market positions for LifeBank by identifying, developing and negotiating business relationships that translate into sales.
S/he will work to grow the client base of the company, foster client relationships and develop new opportunities for LifeBank’s products and services.
Key Responsibilities
Schedule and conduct sales appointments with key resource personnel of hospitals and blood banks to sell LifeBank products.
Conduct research to identify potential clients for LifeBank and notify management if special attention is required
Work with the marketing and sales lead to prepare and deliver suitable sales pitches, proposals and presentations to prospective LifeBank customers
Work in line with company policy to achieve set sales targets and outcomes within schedule
Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
Provide daily call reports as well as weekly and monthly report of sales efforts in marked sales territory
Organize sales campaigns to create awareness and increase product publicity
Regularly follow up with signed hospitals and blood banks to ensure they are using the app and placing orders
Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports and making recommendations to management
Recommend changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments including pricing, new products and delivery schedules
Develop strategies for increasing opportunities to meet and talk to contacts in the medical and healthcare sector
Develop and implement strategies for expanding customer base as well as minimizing clientele attrition
Coordinate all issues with key clients between sales, fulfillment and customer support
Stay informed about the activities of health services in a particular area.
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Educational Qualification:
B.Sc or M.Sc in Marketing, Business, Finance.
Experience:
1-2 years experience in direct sales,
Experience in the medical industry a plus
Record of substantial achievement of territory quotas with knowledge of a CRM tool
Skills and Abilities:
Highly analytical with a drive for numbers
Good networking, prospecting and closing skills
High level of professionalism
Result-oriented team player with exceptional motivation and interpersonal skills.
Relationship management skills and openness to feedback
Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
High proficiency in MS Office Suite
Must be able to prepare management reports and correspondence
Good initiative, time and stress management skills
Personal Attributes:
Have a deep desire to work in the start up industry
Sociable and friendly
Confident and pleasant
Very tech savvy and knowledgeable of current trends
Loves a challenge
Work Environment:
Work in the office
Visit prospective client sites
Will be required to write proposals and reports
Might be required to work overtime, on weekends and travel if necessary
Should reside in Abuja.
Application Closing Date Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV's to: [email protected]