Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Annual bonuses and incentive programs

Uncapped commission

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative to promote and sell innovative products in the Tembisa region. This field-based role focuses on building relationships with doctors, pharmacists, and hospital administrators while achieving sales targets.

You will travel extensively, leveraging excellent communication and negotiation skills to represent the company with professionalism and integrity in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in pharma or healthcare.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle for territory travel.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or marketing.
• Demonstrated ability to meet/exceed sales targets in a competitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic territory sales plans to achieve or exceed sales objectives for assigned pharmaceutical products.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key healthcare professionals and decision-makers in the Tembisa area.
• Educate healthcare providers on features, benefits, and clinical applications of the portfolio.
• Monitor competitor activities and market trends to identify opportunities and adapt sales strategies.
• Manage sales activities including customer calls, presentations, and follow-up using CRM software for tracking and reporting.
• Participate in regional sales meetings, training sessions, and medical conferences.

Skills

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, or marketing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an energetic and results-oriented Pharmaceutical Sales Representative to promote and sell their innovative pharmaceutical products within the Tembisa region. This role is pivotal in driving market share growth and building strong relationships with healthcare professionals, including doctors, pharmacists, and hospital administrators. You will be responsible for understanding customer needs, effectively communicating product benefits, and achieving sales targets in a competitive market. The successful candidate will thrive in a field-based role, leveraging excellent communication and negotiation skills to represent our client with professionalism and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic territory sales plans to achieve or exceed sales objectives for assigned pharmaceutical products.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key healthcare professionals and decision-makers in the Tembisa area.
• Educate healthcare providers on the features, benefits, and clinical applications of our client's pharmaceutical portfolio.
• Monitor competitor activities and market trends to identify new opportunities and adapt sales strategies accordingly.
• Manage sales activities, including customer calls, presentations, and follow-up, utilizing CRM software for efficient tracking and reporting.
• Participate in regional sales meetings, training sessions, and relevant medical conferences.

Requirements

• Proven sales experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle for extensive travel within the territory.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical market and medical terminology.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as life sciences, business, or marketing.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales targets in a competitive environment.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission structure.
• Annual performance bonuses and incentive programs.
• Provision of a company car or car allowance, fuel card, and mobile phone.
• Comprehensive training programs and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to work with a leading pharmaceutical company in Tembisa .