Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary and uncapped

Company car or travel allowance

Comprehensive health insurance and退休计划

Remote work flexibility

Ongoing professional development and培训

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative to cover Centurion, Gauteng. You will drive sales and market share by presenting innovative medicines to doctors, specialists, and pharmacists, and by building trusted relationships across the territory.

This remote-first role requires strong communication, deep product knowledge, and the ability to travel to client sites as needed. You will develop strategic plans, report activities, and stay ahead of market trends while representing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience (minimum 3 years) in pharmaceutical sales.
• Excellent understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, drug mechanisms, and therapeutic areas.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to work independently in a remote setting.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.
• Proficiency in CRM software and sales reporting tools.
• A valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within the Centurion, Gauteng territory.
• Knowledge of local healthcare regulations and market dynamics in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve territory sales targets and objectives for a defined product portfolio.
• Promote and sell pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals by highlighting their clinical benefits, efficacy, and safety profiles.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), physicians, pharmacists, and other stakeholders in the territory.
• Provide accurate product information, clinical data, and scientific support to customers.
• Educate healthcare providers on the proper use and benefits of our client's medications.
• Stay updated on market trends, competitor activities, and therapeutic area developments.
• Attend national and regional medical conferences and events to represent the company and network with potential clients.
• Manage and maintain a sales territory effectively, including planning calls, reporting activities, and managing expenses.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Independent work

Education

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

Tools

CRM software

Sales reporting tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized pharmaceutical company, is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Pharmaceutical Sales Representative to cover the Centurion, Gauteng region. This role is essential for driving the sales and market penetration of innovative pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals, including doctors, specialists, and pharmacists. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical market, and a passion for improving patient outcomes. This is a remote-first position, allowing you to manage your territory effectively from your home office, with regular travel to client sites within the designated area. Join a team that values scientific expertise and dedication to healthcare advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve territory sales targets and objectives for a defined product portfolio.


• Promote and sell pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals by highlighting their clinical benefits, efficacy, and safety profiles.


• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), physicians, pharmacists, and other stakeholders in the territory.


• Provide accurate product information, clinical data, and scientific support to customers.


• Educate healthcare providers on the proper use and benefits of our client's medications.


• Stay updated on market trends, competitor activities, and therapeutic area developments.


• Attend national and regional medical conferences and events to represent the company and network with potential clients.


• Manage and maintain a sales territory effectively, including planning calls, reporting activities, and managing expenses.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Proven experience (minimum 3 years) in pharmaceutical sales, with a strong track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.


• Excellent understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, drug mechanisms, and therapeutic areas.


• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.


• Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to work independently in a remote setting.


• Strong negotiation and closing skills.


• Proficiency in CRM software and sales reporting tools.


• A valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within the Centurion, Gauteng territory.


• Knowledge of local healthcare regulations and market dynamics in South Africa .

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission structure.


• Company car or travel allowance.


• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.


• Generous product training and ongoing professional development opportunities.


• Remote work flexibility.


• Incentive programs and recognition awards.