Graduate Vaccines Sales Representative

Merck; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical organization in Midrand seeks future commercial leaders for its Graduate Program in the Vaccines Business Unit. The program lasts 2 years and involves managing a sales territory, gaining product knowledge, and networking. Candidates should possess a Business or Health Sciences Degree and be proficient in MS Office. Prior experience in Sales/Marketing and a valid Driver’s License are preferred. This is an Intern/Co-op position with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Business or Health Sciences Degree is necessary.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Postgraduate qualification would be an advantage.
• Ideally some prior exposure to Sales/Marketing is expected.
• A valid Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Acquire detailed product and clinical trial knowledge.
• Manage appointments with key healthcare professionals.
• Present to stakeholders in the healthcare sector.
• Organize work schedules and collaborate with sales teams.
• Create and execute quarterly territory action plans.

Skills

Communication

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Detail-Oriented

Pharmaceutical Sales

Professional Presentation

Time Management

Education

Business or Health Sciences Degree

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Overview

We are looking for future commercial leaders to be part of our company's Vaccines Business Unit. During this program you will work alongside sales and marketing managers to manage your own sales territory and HPV portfolio. This graduate program will run over a period of 2 years, with opportunities to participate in various learning experiences through a structured development program.

Role responsibilities

• Acquire detailed product and clinical trial knowledge
• Arrange appointments with key doctors, pharmacists; clinic sisters, private schools and corporates
• Make presentations to doctors, pharmacists; clinic sisters, private schools and corporates
• Be well organized and maintain a high work ethic
• Plan work schedules, weekly and monthly timetables, and coordinate with the area sales team or discuss future targets with the sales manager
• Regularly attend company meetings, technical data presentations and briefings
• Create quarterly territory action plans

Qualifications

• Business or Health Sciences Degree
• Computer proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Postgraduate qualification would be an advantage
• Ideally some prior exposure to Sales/Marketing
• Driver’s License
• Previous learnership experience or SMART course will be advantageous

Graduate outcomes

• Pharmaceutical Selling skills
• Pharmaceutical product and market knowledge
• How to create and drive a territory action plan
• Understanding of the Vaccines healthcare system in South Africa
• Stakeholder networking with key stakeholders in the Vaccines field

Required Skills

• Communication
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Detail-Oriented
• Pharmaceutical Sales
• Professional Presentation
• Time Management

Preferred Skills

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Job details

Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

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Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date: 01/30/2026

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