Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

Company vehicle

Insurance plans

Sales training

Richards Bay opportunity

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a results-driven Pharmaceutical Sales Representative to promote its innovative portfolio within the Richards Bay region. This field-based role focuses on building strong relationships with doctors, pharmacists, and hospital administrators to educate on product benefits and applications.

You will be responsible for achieving sales targets and managing your territory with professionalism and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Business, or related field.
• Proven track record in pharmaceutical or healthcare sales.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve territory objectives.
• Build and maintain long-lasting relationships with healthcare providers.
• Conduct persuasive sales presentations and product demonstrations.
• Monitor market trends and identify new business opportunities.
• Manage territory expenses, submit reports, and adhere to policies.

Skills

Territory management

Healthcare sales

Negotiation

Presentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Business, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a results-driven and charismatic Pharmaceutical Sales Representative to promote their innovative portfolio of medical products within the Richards Bay region. This field-based role requires building strong relationships with healthcare professionals, including doctors, pharmacists, and hospital administrators, to educate them on the benefits and applications of our client's pharmaceuticals. The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving sales targets, managing a designated territory effectively, and representing the company with professionalism and integrity. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed territory sales objectives for assigned pharmaceutical products.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare providers in the territory.
• Conduct persuasive sales presentations and product demonstrations to healthcare professionals.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify new business opportunities.
• Manage territory expenses, submit timely reports, and adhere to all company policies and ethical standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Business, or a related field.
• Proven track record of success in pharmaceutical sales or a related healthcare sales role.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, medical terminology, and therapeutic areas.
• Ability to travel extensively within the assigned territory and work independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission and performance bonuses.
• Company vehicle, fuel card, and expense account.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Extensive sales training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• The chance to represent cutting-edge pharmaceutical products in the vibrant Richards Bay area.