Commercial Excellence Manager

Company Details
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Description: Shalina Healthcare is a market leader in making quality healthcare products affordable and available across Africa. We achieve this by sourcing from WHO-approved production facilities in India and China and by focusing on our first-class distribution expertise. Shalina Healthcare is privately owned … Shalina Healthcare is a market leader in making quality healthcare products affordable and available across Africa. We achieve this by sourcing from WHO-approved production facilities in India and China and by focusing on our first-class distribution expertise. Shalina Healthcare is privately owned and part of the Shalina Group. We have been operating in Africa for more than thirty years. The Shalina Group is headquartered in Dubai and we have operating offices in Nigeria, Zambia, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, Ghana, Republic of South Sudan, Kenya, Cameroon, Central African Republic, India and China. We employ over one thousand people worldwide. Shalina Group’s second business vertical is Shalina Resources, a minerals company located in Southern DRC. Shalina Healthcare is a market leader and we offer a wide basket of more than two hundred and fifty products. We participate in both the prescription and over-the-counter categories in a broad range of therapeutic groups, including anti-malarials, ant View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Degree
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Information Technology
Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Data Analytics & Business Insights

  • Collect, clean, validate, and analyze data from internal and external sources
  • Translate complex datasets into actionable insights to support business decisions
  • Identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities across territories and product portfolios
  • Generate account-level insights to improve sales planning and profitability

Sales Performance & Reporting

  • Track and analyze sales performance (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually)
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau
  • Monitor KPIs and provide variance analysis
  • Support root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions

Sales Force Effectiveness (SFE)

  • Drive adoption and optimization of CRM and sales force automation tools
  • Support implementation of standardized sales processes and sales cadence
  • Improve sales productivity through performance tracking and insights
  • Ensure alignment across sales, marketing, and product teams

Planning & Commercial Support

  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking at territory and regional levels
  • Provide data-driven recommendations for strategic and operational planning
  • Work closely with business leaders to guide decision-making

Training & Capability Development

  • Identify skill gaps and support development of sales training programs
  • Facilitate product and sales skills training
  • Support onboarding and continuous learning of commercial teams
  • Ensure field team competence through assessments and training tools

Process Improvement & Governance

  • Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with data protection standards
  • Maintain documentation of data sources, definitions, and processes
  • Continuously improve reporting systems, tools, and workflows
  • Monitor market dynamics and provide insights on competition and opportunities

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Business, or a related field
  • Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is an added advantage
  • 3–5 years’ experience in data analytics, commercial excellence, sales operations, or business intelligence
  • Experience in Pharmaceutical, FMCG, or Consumer Goods sectors is preferred
  • Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
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