Graduate Pharmaceutical Sales Reps

MVG Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MVG Recruitment is seeking ambitious Graduates for Pharmaceutical Sales Representative roles across South Africa. The positions cover Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Durban and Cape Town, with responsibilities including promoting products to healthcare professionals, developing relationships with doctors, and growing the sales territory.

The ideal candidate holds a Life Sciences degree, is fluent in English and Afrikaans, and is motivated by targets and KPI achievement.

Qualifications

• Completed Life Sciences degree (Life Sciences, Medical or Pharmaceutical qualifications only)
• Valid driver’s license & own car
• Willingness to travel within an allocated territory
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Based in or willing to work in Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Durban or Cape Town

Responsibilities

• Promote pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals
• Build relationships with doctors and specialists
• Manage a sales territory and drive business growth
• Engage customers through product detailing and healthcare engagement

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

English & Afrikaans

Target-driven

Travel-friendly

Education

Life Sciences degree

Job description

GRADUATE PHARMACEUTICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVES

Johannesburg | Bloemfontein | Durban | Cape Town

Turn Your Science Degree into a Commercial Success Story

Are you ambitious, competitive, confident and driven to succeed?

We are seeking high-potential Life Sciences graduates who want to build a career in pharmaceutical sales and healthcare business development. This opportunity is ideal for graduates who enjoy working with people, influencing decisions, building relationships and achieving results.

As a Graduate Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, you will promote pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals, build relationships with doctors and specialists, manage a sales territory and drive business growth through effective product detailing and customer engagement.

What We're Looking For

We are specifically seeking A-Type, performance-driven personalities who are:

• Competitive and achievement-focused
• Confident and persuasive communicators
• Energetic and outgoing
• Self-motivated and resilient
• Influential and relationship-driven
• Comfortable working towards targets and KPIs
• Eager to build a long-term career in pharmaceutical sales

Requirements

Qualifications

• Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biomedical Science, Medical Science, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Physiology, Anatomy, Neuroscience, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm), Biomedical Technology, Nursing Science , Clinical Medical Practice, Biokinetics, Or a related Life Sciences, Medical or Pharmaceutical qualification

Essential Requirements

• Completed Life Sciences degree (Life Sciences, Medical or Pharmaceutical qualifications only)***
• Valid driver's licence & Own Car
• Willingness to travel within an allocated territory
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Based in or willing to work in Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Durban or Cape Town

Advantageous

• 1 year's sales experience in any industry
• Experience in customer-facing, retail, promotional or healthcare environments

If you're motivated by success, enjoy engaging with people, and want to build a rewarding career in the pharmaceutical industry, we'd love to hear from you.