Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + uncapped commission

Company car

Fuel allowance

Medical aid

Provident fund

Career growth

Training & support

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative to cover the Welkom, Free State territory. You will promote products to doctors, pharmacists, and hospitals, build relationships, and drive brand visibility.

The role emphasizes strategic sales planning, meeting targets, and traveling within the territory, with training and support provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical sales or medical device sales.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and medical terminology.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build rapport and establish trust with healthcare professionals.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within the Welkom territory.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of ethical pharmaceutical marketing practices.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell pharmaceutical products to healthcare providers within the assigned territory.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with physicians, pharmacists, and hospital administrators.
• Educate healthcare professionals on the benefits, efficacy, and safety of our client's products.
• Conduct regular product presentations and detailing calls.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify new business opportunities.
• Manage territory budget and expenses effectively.
• Attend industry conferences, meetings, and training sessions.
• Provide timely and accurate sales reports to management.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and ethical standards in sales practices.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and growing pharmaceutical company, is seeking an ambitious and results-driven Pharmaceutical Sales Representative to cover the Welkom, Free State territory. This role is crucial for driving the sales of our client's innovative pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals, including doctors, pharmacists, and hospitals. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, a strong understanding of the pharmaceutical market, and a passion for promoting products that improve patient health. This is an excellent opportunity to build a successful career in pharmaceutical sales within the Free State province. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders in the Welkom area, ensuring brand visibility and market penetration.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and sell pharmaceutical products to healthcare providers within the assigned territory.


• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed sales targets.


• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with physicians, pharmacists, and hospital administrators.


• Educate healthcare professionals on the benefits, efficacy, and safety of our client's products.


• Conduct regular product presentations and detailing calls.


• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify new business opportunities.


• Manage territory budget and expenses effectively.


• Attend industry conferences, meetings, and training sessions.


• Provide timely and accurate sales reports to management.


• Ensure compliance with all company policies and ethical standards in sales practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Minimum of 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical sales or medical device sales.


• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.


• Excellent knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and medical terminology.


• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.


• Ability to build rapport and establish trust with healthcare professionals.


• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently.


• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within the Welkom territory.


• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.


• Understanding of ethical pharmaceutical marketing practices.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive base salary plus uncapped commission structure, a company car, fuel allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and provident fund.


• Opportunities for career growth and professional development are a core focus.


• You will receive extensive product training and ongoing support.


• Join our energetic team in Welkom, Free State and help shape the future of healthcare.