- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 2 – 3 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Medical / Healthcare , Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development
GA Field Sales Representative (Kenya) at Smollan
GA Field Sales Representative (Kenya)
Key duties and responsibilities
Healthcare engagement promotion
- Visit targeted HCPs regularly to promote child nutrition products and provide scientific detailing.
- Educate HCPs on the benefits, usage guidelines, and nutritional content of products.
- Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and pediatric networks.
Scientific Education and training
Territory Management
- Conduct and support medical education activities such as CMEs, roundtables, webinars, and in-clinic sessions.
- Ensure scientific claims and communications align with internal and local regulatory guidelines.
- Support product launches with medical training sessions for HCPs.
Market intelligence and reporting
- Gather insights from HCPs about child nutrition trends, concerns, competitor activity, and product feedback.
- Provide weekly and monthly reports to the Category Manager on territory performance and insights.
- Recommend strategies to improve product positioning based on field learnings.
- Develop and execute a territory action plan with clear coverage targets.
- Ensure visibility of company materials and samples in compliance with medical marketing guidelines.
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and regulatory teams to ensure aligned messaging and outreach.
Compliance & Ethics
- Operate in full compliance with WHO Code, local laws, and Company policy on marketing breast milk substitutes (BMS).
Working relationships
Internal Relationships: Sales, Marketing, Supply chain and Finance
External Relationships: Local Authorities, medical associations/bodies
Requirements
Knowledge, experience and qualifications required
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Nursing, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or related field.
Experience:
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in medical sales or healthcare engagement, preferably in pediatrics or nutrition.
- Strong understanding of child health, nutrition science, and clinical detailing.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Skills and Competencies:
- Scientific & Technical Acumen
- Territory Planning & Execution
- Communication & Influence
- Customer Engagement
- Compliance & Integrity
- Insight Gathering & Field Reporting
Decision-making
- The job holder has no final authority on key decisions in the department other than routine decisions related to execution of work.
Working Conditions
- Field-based role with regular travel to healthcare facilities, clinics, and hospitals within assigned territory.
- May involve occasional weekend events (e.g., CMEs or pediatric conferences, etc)
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Smollan on smollaneastafrica.mcidirecthire.com to apply

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