Field Officer at Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS)

Position Overview

This position reports to the Business Development & Marketing Supervisor and is responsible for providing sales and client support services to drive business growth in assigned regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Stimulate demand for products and services across all market segments by engaging with clients and implementing targeted strategies to meet and exceed annual sales targets
• Plan and conduct field visits to clients within assigned regions to provide technical support, gather market intelligence on competitor activities and pharmaceutical market dynamics, and obtain customer feedback
• Manage clients' debt portfolios by assisting with debt follow-up and collections to improve financial liquidity and cash flow
• Scout, vet, and recruit new clients to procure products and services, driving sales growth to meet organizational targets
• Implement strategies to increase product and service visibility in the market, with focus on improving the movement of slow-moving inventory items
• Plan and participate in client forums and regional events to educate clients on new products, promote offerings, and gather feedback to enhance services
• Follow up on client quotations to convert them to Purchase Orders, ensuring successful sales transactions
• Organize and conduct Continuous Professional Development (CPD) sessions for clients based on training needs assessments to enhance their knowledge and professional development
• Participate and represent the organization in County Health Management Stakeholders forums and Donor/Partners Implementation meetings to showcase capabilities and solicit business opportunities
• Conduct technical evaluation of products to ensure stocked items meet client needs and approved specifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Health field