Strong work ethics with the ability to handle multi-tasks and work effectively both individually and in a team

Main Responsibilities

• Visit customers often enough to develop close working relationships.
• Develop business development strategy with key accounts in the private medical sector.
• Prepare annual forecast for portfolio of products and other forecasts as needed.
• Seek ways to increase business growth.
• Pursue efficiencies within department, especially when it comes to sharing of information.
• Manage overall inventory levels.
• Assist credit controller in recovering slow payments and resolving disputes.
• Work closely with Sales Support to ensure smooth transactions and customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with regulatory and suppliers to ensure products meet all applicable laws.
• Must be able to communicate with commerce/purchasing/technical/ regulatory groups at both customers and suppliers.
• Identify development projects from idea to development phase, and eventual commercialisation.
• Ensure that the provisions of the pharmacy act, the dangerous drugs act and any other legislation relating to pharmacy are strictly complied with, while conducting business.
• Liaise with medical officers in the private sector in relation to choice of drugs
• Act as inspector and attend parcel post, airport and seaport for verification of pharmaceuticals

Profile

• Registered as pharmacist in accordance with legislation in force in Mauritius
• Prior pharmaceutical experience a plus.
• Demonstrated project management and organisation skills.
• Previous business development or sales experience preferred, established networks with Pharmacies.
• Excellent networking, presentation , oral and written communication skills
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong business acumen and analytical abilities.
• Hold a valid driving licence (preference for manual driving licence)