Junior Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Cape Town South

Ultra Pharmaceutical and Medical Placements; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company in Cape Town is seeking a Jnr Pharmaceutical Sales Representative to build relationships with healthcare professionals and pharmacies. Responsibilities include engaging HCPs, coordinating events, and providing training to pharmacy teams. The ideal candidate has a diploma or degree and at least 6 months of pharmaceutical sales experience. A valid driver's license and own transport are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months - 1 year's pharmaceutical sales experience.
• Own vehicle and valid driver's license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with HCPs and pharmacists.
• Develop and implement pharmacy engagement strategies.
• Organize and manage small-scale events and webinars.
• Maintain an ongoing dialogue with stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of HCP and pharmacist interactions.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Experience in pharmacy training and engagement

Event coordination experience

Proactive and detail-oriented

Ability to work cross-functionally

Tech-savvy

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Overview

Our client, a global pharmaceutical company is looking for a Jnr Pharmaceutical Sales Representative to join their team in Cape Town South.. 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

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree is required
• Minimum of 6 months - 1 years pharmaceutical sales experience
• Own vehicle and valid drivers license is essential

Key Responsibilities

• GPs, 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.