Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Placements24; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Company car

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Sales training

Job summary

Our client is seeking a driven Pharmaceutical Sales Representative to join their commercial team in East London. The role involves promoting and selling the portfolio of pharmaceutical products to doctors, pharmacists, and hospital staff, while building strong relationships and educating providers on product benefits.

You will be responsible for meeting sales targets within your territory and staying abreast of market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to tailor your approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Science, Business, or a related field.
• Proven sales experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry or a related healthcare sector.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve and exceed sales targets within the assigned territory.
• Promote pharmaceutical products through face-to-face meetings, presentations, and scientific discussions with healthcare professionals.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key customers and stakeholders in the medical community.
• Provide accurate product information, including clinical data and benefits, to healthcare providers.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to adapt sales approach.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Sales experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Science, Business, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a driven and results-oriented Pharmaceutical Sales Representative to join their commercial team in East London. This role is vital for promoting and selling the company's portfolio of pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals, including doctors, pharmacists, and hospital staff. You will be responsible for building strong relationships, educating healthcare providers on product benefits, and achieving sales targets within your assigned territory. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with strong interpersonal and sales skills to build a successful career in pharmaceutical sales, contributing to the growth of the company and improving patient access to important medications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve and exceed sales targets within the assigned territory.
• Promote pharmaceutical products through face-to-face meetings, presentations, and scientific discussions with healthcare professionals.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key customers and stakeholders in the medical community.
• Provide accurate product information, including clinical data and benefits, to healthcare providers.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to adapt sales approach.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Science, Business, or a related field.
• Proven sales experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry or a related healthcare sector.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical market and healthcare system in South Africa.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and travel within the assigned territory.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission and performance bonuses.
• Company car, fuel allowance, and other travel-related benefits.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Sales training and continuous professional development opportunities.
• A dynamic and challenging sales environment with significant earning potential.