Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel allowance

Mobile phone provided

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Sales training

Career development

Eastern Cape exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Pharmaceutical Sales Representative for the Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) area. You will promote products to doctors, pharmacists, and hospitals and implement strategies to exceed sales targets.

Ideal candidates will have a Pharmacy/Marketing/Business degree and proven pharma sales experience, with strong negotiation and interpersonal skills. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel are required. Training and a clear progression path are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in pharmaceutical sales or a related healthcare sales role.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical products and healthcare market; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell pharmaceutical products to healthcare providers within the territory.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve targets.
• Build relationships with physicians, pharmacists, and hospitals.
• Educate on product benefits, features, and usage.
• Provide market feedback and sales reports to management.
• Attend medical conferences and company meetings as required.

Skills

Pharmaceutical sales

Negotiation

Communication

Territory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dynamic and results-oriented Pharmaceutical Sales Representative to join their expanding team in Port Elizabeth . You will be responsible for promoting and selling their portfolio of pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals, including doctors, pharmacists, and hospitals within your assigned territory. This role demands excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of medical products, and the ability to build lasting relationships with clients in the Eastern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and sell assigned pharmaceutical products to healthcare providers within the territory.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders, physicians, and pharmacists.
• Educate healthcare professionals on the benefits, features, and usage of company products.
• Provide market feedback, competitor analysis, and sales performance reports to management.
• Attend medical conferences, trade shows, and company meetings as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in pharmaceutical sales or a related healthcare sales role.
• Excellent understanding of pharmaceutical products and the healthcare market.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the Port Elizabeth territory.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve sales goals and manage a territory effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission and bonuses.
• Company vehicle, fuel allowance, and mobile phone provided.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Extensive sales training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to represent innovative pharmaceutical products in Eastern Cape .