Temporary Sales Assistant
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Title: Temporary Sales Assistant (2 Days Per Week)
Employment Nature: Part-time (2-3 Months)
Industry: Healthcare
Remuneration: Kshs. 5,000 Per Day
Location: Westlands, Nairobi
Role Mandate
We are seeking a highly professional and mobile Temporary Sales Assistant to represent a premium brand in the baby care and maternal health sector. Operating two days per week, this role is a strategic blend of retail merchandising and medical detailing. You will be responsible for ensuring our products are well-stocked and visible in retail outlets while simultaneously building high-value relationships with healthcare professionals in hospitals and maternity centers. This is a perfect opportunity for a seasoned pharmaceutical sales professional looking for a flexible, high-impact engagement in the Westlands area.
Functional Responsibilities
Field Sales & Retail Optimization
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Execute regular visits to retail pharmacies and outlets to audit stock levels and ensure premium merchandising standards.
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Identify inventory gaps and proactively coordinate with distribution teams for immediate replenishment.
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Enhance brand presence through strategic product placement and visibility checks within assigned territories.
Healthcare & Clinical Engagement
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Conduct professional detailing sessions with healthcare practitioners in clinics and maternity centers.
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Educate medical professionals on the benefits and applications of specialized baby care and maternal health products.
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Expand and nurture a network of professional contacts within the Nairobi healthcare ecosystem to drive long-term brand trust.
Operational Support & Marketing
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Facilitate the order-to-delivery process, ensuring clients receive their stock accurately and on time.
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Support field-based marketing activations and in-store promotional campaigns as required.
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Monitor competitor pricing and shelf-share, providing real-time market intelligence to management.
Documentation & Insight
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Submit comprehensive weekly reports detailing outlet status, professional engagements, and inventory movements.
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Analyze customer feedback and market trends to suggest improvements for field strategies.
Requirements & Competencies
Professional Background
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Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in Medical or Pharmaceutical sales is mandatory.
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Sector Expertise: Prior experience in the baby care or maternal health sector will be a significant advantage.
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Network: Strong existing knowledge of Nairobi’s retail and healthcare networks, particularly within Westlands.
Key Skills
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Sales Prowess: Proven negotiation and persuasion skills within a clinical or pharmaceutical setting.
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Autonomy: Highly self-motivated and capable of managing a field itinerary independently.
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Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to engage both retail managers and medical specialists.
What is on Offer
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Competitive Daily Rate: Earn Kshs. 5,000 for each day worked.
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Flexibility: A structured 2-day work week, allowing for a balanced professional schedule.
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Industry Prestige: Represent high-quality products within a specialized healthcare niche.
If you have the pharmaceutical sales background and local network required for this role, please submit your updated CV for the "Temporary Sales Assistant - Westlands" position. Highlight your experience in medical detailing and retail coverage.
Key Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales Medical Detailing Retail Merchandising Baby Care Maternal Health Field Operations Territory Management.CV Job Description Matcher See how well your CV matches this job and get tips to improve your chances AI Tool
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