Detailing Sales Representative - PE

Mna; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Sales Representative to promote their Neuroscience portfolio in Gqeberha. The role involves visiting healthcare professionals, building relationships, and achieving sales targets. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in pharmaceutical sales. Strong communication skills and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Medical Representative or similar role in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage healthcare professionals.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while also being a team player.

Responsibilities

• Visit assigned healthcare professionals to provide product information and promote awareness.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets.
• Implement marketing strategies and conduct product presentations.

Skills

Sales Experience

Customer Service

Time Management

Cold Calling

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a life science or related field

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Overview

A global pharmaceutical company has a vacancy for a Medical Sales Representative to promote their Neuroscience portfolio to healthcare professionals and ensuring the achievement of company goals and objectives within Port Elizabeth.

Responsibilities

• Visit assigned healthcare professionals in the area to provide product information and promote awareness.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with healthcare professionals to influence prescription behaviour as well as sales.
• Achieve the company's call rate targets to ensure comprehensive coverage of the target customer base.

Achieving Area Budget

• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets and maximize market share within the assigned territory.
• Continuously monitor sales performance, identify areas of improvement and take corrective actions to ensure the area reaches or exceeds the company budget.

Carrying out Company Campaigns and Activities

• Effectively implement marketing strategies, campaigns and promotional activities within the assigned territory.
• Conduct product presentations, organize educational events and participate in medical conferences as required.
• Provide timely feedback to the marketing team on market trends, competitor activities and customer needs to support the development of effective marketing strategies.

Monthly Country Trip

• Be available to participate in a monthly country trip to collaborate with the national sales team, share best practices and align regional objectives with the company goals.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of interactions with healthcare professionals in the CRM system.
• Stay informed about the latest medical and scientific developments relevant to the assigned therapeutic areas.
• Continuously enhance product knowledge and stay up to date with competitors' products.
• Comply with all relevant legal, ethical and regulatory guidelines governing pharmaceutical sales activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a life science or related field is advantageous.
• Proven experience as a Medical Representative or similar role in the pharmaceutical industry is desirable.
• Strong understanding of sales and general medicine is highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage healthcare professionals.
• Results-oriented mindset with a demonstrated ability to achieve sales targets.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while also being a team player.
• Valid driver's license, vehicle and willingness to travel within the assigned territory.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and proficiency in using digital tools as well as MS Office for sales activities is an advantage.

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on the portal.

If you receive no feedback within 7 days please consider your application unsuccessful.

Experience

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Sales Experience, B2B Sales, Time Management, Customer Service, Cold Calling, Retail Sales, Territory Management, Upselling, Product Demos, Outside Sales, Medicare, Negotiation

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1