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Area Sales Manager Rivers
Job Location:
Job Location:
Port Harcourt - Nigeria
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Experience Required:
5-10years
Experience Required:
Posted:
7 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
4 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job summary:
Our client is a reputable global biopharmaceutical company committed to healthcare innovation. They are a fast-growing pharmaceutical company with strong industry roots and a long-standing presence in Nigeria.
We are looking for a high-performing Area Sales Manager (ASM) to take full ownership of Rivers State. This is a numbers-driven execution-focused rolewe need someone who can open markets drive sales aggressively build a solid team and deliver results consistently. You will lead from the front manage a team of Medical Representatives and ensure strong execution across hospitals institutions and trade channels.
Location: Port Harcourt Rivers State Nigeria
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities
Drive Sales & Market Growth:
- Own and deliver regional sales targets (primary and & secondary).
- Develop and execute aggressive territory plans to grow market share.
- Identify new business opportunities across hospitals pharmacies and distributors.
- Ensure strong visibility and penetration of key brands in your region.
Lead & Build a Winning Team:
- Train and build a high-performing team of medical representatives.
- Set clear targets and track performance weekly no guesswork.
- Coach your team in the field (joint calls conversions account management).
- Take swift action on underperformance accountability is key.
Manage Key Accounts & Relationships:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with doctors pharmacists hospital management and key distributors.
- Personally handle strategic accounts and large opportunities.
Distributor & Trade Execution:
- Drive distributor performance coverage and stock availability.
- Ensure products are always available no stock-outs in key outlets.
- Push strong secondary sales and channel movement.
Market Intelligence:
- Stay ahead of competitor pricing promotions and field activity.
- Provide real-time feedback and recommend tactical actions.
Reporting & Discipline:
- Maintain accurate sales tracking forecasting and reporting.
- Ensure discipline across the region in execution and data reporting.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field (Life Sciences Pharmacy Business etc.).
- 7 years of pharmaceutical sales experience in Nigeria.
- Proven track record of delivering strong sales numbers consistently.
- Demonstrated success in leading managing and scaling sales teams.
- Strong understanding of territory pharma market dynamics.
- Must have good experience and deep contacts in Rivers and adjacent areas.
- Highly execution-focused you know how to drive numbers on the ground.
- Strong relationships within hospitals distributors and trade channels is a plus.
- Excellent communication negotiation and leadership skills.
- Comfortable with Excel and structured sales reporting.
Whats in It for You
- Remuneration: NGN 750000 net monthly salary
- Attractive performance-based incentives (the more you deliver the more you earn)
- Opportunity to build and lead your own regional team
- Fast-track career progression strong performers can move into national leadership roles
- Work with a respected pharmaceutical group with a 15 year track record in Nigeria
- A culture that values performance ownership and execution not bureaucracy
Why This Role is Different:
- Youre joining a company that already has credibility in the market not starting from scratch
- Leadership understands Nigeria this is not a trial market for us
- You will have real ownership and autonomy to drive results
- This is for people who want to build scale and win
Incentives & Performance Perks
- Full logistical support for customer outlet operations and delivery workflows.
- Performance Bonus: Meeting target expectations for the first three months will unlock an official car; at the moment the candidates will be supported with float allowances for mobility.
- Other perks can be discussed.
Required Skills:
Promote pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals and institutions Drive prescription generation and product uptake Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets Build and maintain strong customer relationships Conduct regular market visits and ensure territory coverage Organise product presentations and promotional activities Monitor competitor activities and market trends Submit timely activity and sales reports.
