Jnr Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Durban

Ultra Pharmaceutical and Medical Placements; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Durban is seeking a Jnr Pharmaceutical Sales Representative to develop and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals. The role involves pharmacy engagement, training, and event coordination. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree and have a preferred experience of up to one year in pharmaceutical sales. A valid driver's license and own vehicle are essential. This position offers a great opportunity to enhance your skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year pharmaceutical sales experience preferred.
• Own vehicle and valid driver's license essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with HCPs and pharmacists.
• Conduct training sessions for pharmacy staff.
• Organize and manage small-scale events for HCPs.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Event coordination experience

Proactive and detail-oriented

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, or Communications

Job description

Our client, a global pharmaceutical company is looking for a Jnr Pharmaceutical Sales Representative to join their team in Durban. Own transport and valid drivers license is essential.

This position plays a key role in developing and maintaining relationships with healthcare professionals (GPs), pharmacists, and internal teams.

This role focuses on coordinating interactions, facilitating knowledge-sharing, managing events, and ensuring seamless communication between HCPs and the company

Additionally, you will be responsible for pharmacy engagement and training to ensure optimal understanding and adoption of the company's healthcare solutions.

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, Communications or similar

6 months to 1 years pharmaceutical sales experience is preferred

Own vehicle and valid drivers license is essential

Key Responsibilities

GP's, Pharmacies & Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with HCPs and pharmacists.

Act as the primary point of contact for doctors and pharmacists, ensuring they have access to the right experts and resources.

Facilitate face-to-face and virtual meetings between HCPs, pharmacists, and Medical Product Lead (MPL).

Proactively follow up on HCP and pharmacist queries and ensure timely responses.

Keep stakeholders informed about key events, congresses, and industry updates.

Pharmacy Engagement & Training

Develop and implement pharmacy engagement strategies to enhance product knowledge and patient support.

Conduct training sessions for pharmacy staff, ensuring they are well-equipped with product and treatment insights.

Provide ongoing support to pharmacy teams and addressing queries.

Collaborate with sales and medical teams (MPL) to ensure alignment between pharmacist training and business objectives.

Event Coordination & Logistics

Organize and manage small-scale events, webinars, and knowledge-sharing sessions for HCPs and pharmacists.

Coordinate schedules for in-person and virtual engagements, ensuring smooth execution.

Work closely with marketing, medical, and sales teams to align event messaging with business objectives.

Communication & Relationship Management

Maintain an ongoing dialogue with HCPs and pharmacists to understand their needs and provide solutions.

Ensure that all engagement activities deliver value to stakeholders and the company

Gather feedback from stakeholders to enhance engagement and training strategies.

Collaborate with internal teams to optimize outreach efforts and ensure alignment.

Database & Process Optimization

Maintain accurate records of HCP and pharmacist interactions, events, and engagement activities.

Assist in refining the HCP and pharmacy engagement database to enhance targeting and outreach.

Support in updating engagement plans as new team members join, and strategies evolve.

Skills & Competencies

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills – ability to engage with pharmacists, HCPs, and stakeholders effectively.

Excellent communication and organizational skills – ability to coordinate multiple interactions and follow up proactively.

Experience in pharmacy training and engagement – ability to educate and support pharmacy teams.

Event coordination experience – managing logistics, invitations, and execution.

Proactive and detail-oriented – ability to track engagement activities and refine strategies.

Ability to work cross-functionally with medical, sales, and marketing teams.

Tech-savvy – comfortable with digital communication tools and virtual event platforms.