Vaccines Sales Representative KZN

Merck; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company in Midrand is seeking future commercial leaders for its graduate program. This 2-year program involves managing your own sales territory and HPV portfolio alongside sales and marketing managers. Responsibilities include arranging appointments and presentations with key stakeholders, requiring a Business or Health Sciences degree and competency in MS Office. Ideal candidates will have some sales/marketing exposure, and a valid driver's license is necessary. Experience with learnerships will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• A degree in Business or Health Sciences is mandatory.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office are essential.
• Prior exposure to Sales/Marketing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acquire detailed product and clinical trial knowledge.
• Arrange appointments with healthcare professionals.
• Create quarterly territory action plans.

Skills

Communication

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Detail-Oriented

Interpersonal Relationships

Pharmaceutical Sales

Professional Presentation

Time Management

Education

Business/Health Sciences Degree

Post graduate 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. During this time, you will have the opportunity to participate in various learning experiences through a structured development program.

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
• Well organized and have a high work ethic
• Plan work schedules, weekly and monthly timetables. This may involve working with the area sales team or discussing future targets with the sales manager
• Regularly attending company meetings, technical data presentations and briefings
• Create quarterly territory action plans

Qualifications

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

Outcomes of the graduate experience

• 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, Interpersonal Relationships, Pharmaceutical Sales, Professional Presentation, Time Management

Preferred Skills

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Employee Status

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation

Not Applicable

VISA Sponsorship

Not Specified

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

Not Specified

Valid Driving License

Required

Hazardous Material(s)

Not Specified

Job Posting End Date

01/30/2026

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