Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary plus lucrative

Commission structure

Company car, fuel allowance, and

mobile phone

Comprehensive health insurance plan

Retirement fund and group life cover

Extensive sales training and ongoing

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a driven Pharmaceutical Sales Representative to cover the Vereeniging territory. You will promote a portfolio of pharmaceutical products to doctors, pharmacists, and hospital administrators, building strong relationships and educating clients on product benefits.

The role requires excellent communication and negotiation skills, a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical market, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven track record of success in pharmaceutical or medical sales.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Vereeniging's healthcare landscape is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve and exceed sales targets within the assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with healthcare professionals and key decision-makers.
• Educate clients on the features, benefits, and clinical applications of our client's pharmaceutical products.
• Provide regular updates on market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to the sales management team.
• Attend industry conferences, trade shows, and company meetings as required.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements related to pharmaceutical promotion.

Skills

Pharmaceutical sales

Communication skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Education

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

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a driven and personable Pharmaceutical Sales Representative to join their energetic sales force, covering the Vereeniging territory. In this key role, you will be responsible for promoting and selling a portfolio of pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals, including doctors, pharmacists, and hospital administrators. You will build strong relationships, educate clients on product benefits, and drive market share growth. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, possesses excellent communication and negotiation skills, and has a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical market and its ethical considerations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve and exceed sales targets within the assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with healthcare professionals and key decision-makers.
• Educate clients on the features, benefits, and clinical applications of our client's pharmaceutical products.
• Provide regular updates on market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to the sales management team.
• Attend industry conferences, trade shows, and company meetings as required.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements related to pharmaceutical promotion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven track record of success in pharmaceutical sales or a related medical sales role.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation abilities and a customer-centric approach.
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, therapeutic areas, and healthcare landscape in Vereeniging .
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within the territory.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus lucrative commission structure.
• Company car, fuel allowance, and mobile phone.
• Comprehensive health insurance plan.
• Retirement fund and group life cover.
• Extensive sales training and ongoing professional development opportunities.