Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Cape Town

Collinson; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company is seeking a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative in Cape Town. This role involves achieving sales targets and maintaining relationships with pharmacy stakeholders. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical sales, a BSc or related qualification, and excellent communication skills. The position requires a valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare sales.
• Proven success managing a pharmacy territory.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and brand presence across assigned territory.
• Achieve sales, distribution, and visibility targets.
• Build relationships with pharmacists and key stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Data analysis

Sales experience

Education

BSc or related qualification

Tools

CRM tools

Sales tracking tools

Job description

Job title: Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Cape Town

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: November 22

Key Responsibilities

As a Pharmacy Sales Representative, you will be responsible for driving sales and brand presence across your assigned territory.

Your core duties will include:

Achieving sales, distribution, and availability targets across pharmacy chains and independent outlets.

Ensuring in-store visibility, range, and compliance through consistent call cycles and merchandising standards.

Building trusted relationships with pharmacists, pharmacy managers, and key retail stakeholders.

Executing promotional campaigns and trade initiatives aligned with the national activation calendar.

Using tools like SniperTM and SKIITM dashboards to monitor performance, identify opportunities, and report insights.

Maintaining accurate call reporting, territory planning, and customer records.

Experience & Qualifications Required

Minimum 3 years' experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare sales (OTC, Consumer Health, or Rx).

Proven success managing a pharmacy territory, including corporate and independent outlets.

Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Results-driven, organised, and comfortable working with data and performance tools.

Self-starter with strong follow-through and execution discipline.

Valid driver's license and willingness to travel across the region.

Experience using CRM or sales tracking tools is advantageous.

BSc or related qualification required.