Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative in East London, South Africa. The role involves selling scheduled products to customers, maintaining relationships, and achieving monthly targets. Candidates should have a Matric and a Diploma in Sales, alongside 1-2 years of sales experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry. Experience with sales systems is a plus. This position offers an opportunity to excel in a competitive sales environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a sales environment.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical sector is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Sell scheduled products and services to prospective customers.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses for customers.
• Maintain positive business relationships for future sales.
• Achieve monthly sales targets.

Skills

Sales skills

Customer relationship management

Analytical skills

Education

Matric

Diploma/Certification in Sales

Tools

PDA Repwise system

Job description

About the job Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Purpose:

Responsible for own hand sales in order to meet monthly targets.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Selling scheduled products and services using solid arguments to prospective customers
• Performing cost-benefit analyses of existing and potential customers
• Engaging with customers on a commercial level on product support
• Maintaining positive business relationships to ensure future sales
• Present, promote and sell products/services using solid commercial arguments to existing and prospective customers
• Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs
• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
• Reach out to high potential unallocated customers
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule
• Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments
• Analyse the territory/markets potential, track sales and status reports
• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
• Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends

Qualifications and experience:

• Matric
• Diploma/Certification in Sales
• 1-2 years experience in the sales environment
• Previous experience with PDA Repwise system or similar
• Experience in sales or working in the pharmaceutical environment is highly advantageous