Junior Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Jhb North

Ultra Pharmaceutical And Medical Placements; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 355,000 - 426,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Aid

Pension

Petrol allowance

Job summary

Ultra Pharmaceutical And Medical Placements is seeking a Junior Pharmaceutical Sales Representative for the JHB North area (Sandton, Gauteng). The role focuses on engaging pharmacists, delivering training, and coordinating events to support product knowledge and patient outcomes.

Applicants must have 1–3 years of pharmaceutical sales experience, own transport and a valid license, and be able to operate in Johannesburg North. This permanent position offers a basic salary with negotiable benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years pharmaceutical sales experience required.
• Own transport and valid driver’s license essential.
• Experience in pharmacist engagement and training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage and build relationships with pharmacists and stakeholders.
• Deliver pharmacy training and provide product insights to staff.
• Coordinate small-scale events, webinars, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Maintain engagement records and support database improvements.
• Collaborate with medical, sales and marketing teams to align outreach.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor’s or Diploma in Life Sciences/Pharmacy/Business/Communications

Tools

Virtual event platforms

CRM/Engagement databases

Job description

Junior Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - JHB North Ultra Pharmaceutical and Medical Placements•Sandton, Gauteng, ZA

Global pharmaceutical company is looking for a Jnr Pharmaceutical Sales Representative to join their team in JHB North. Own transport and valid drivers license is essential. Minimum of 1 - 3 years pharmaceutical sales experience is required (GP's and pharmacies).

Individuals who apply must have GP and pharmacy sales experience in Johannesburg North.

Pharmacist & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with Pharmacists.
• Act as the primary point of contact for pharmacists, ensuring they have access to the right experts and resources.
• Facilitate face-to-face and virtual meetings between pharmacists and Snr Reps
• Proactively follow up on 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 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 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 pharmacist interactions, events, and engagement activities.
• Assist in refining the pharmacy engagement database to enhance targeting and outreach.
• Support in updating engagement plans as new team members join, and strategies evolve.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, Communications or a related field an advantage
• Experience in pharmaceutical sales, marketing, training, or stakeholder management a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills – ability to engage with pharmacists 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.

A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent

SECTOR : Sales

BASIC SALARY : R35000.Plus Negotiable on experience- Plus Medical Aid Pension Petrol ...