Pharmacy Representative

Adcock Ingram; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in South Africa seeks a Sales Representative to promote its products to pharmacies and dispensing doctors. The role involves achieving sales targets, developing key customer relationships, and identifying market opportunities. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of sales experience, preferably in retail pharmacy, and possess strong negotiation and analytical skills. A valid driver's licence is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Sales Representative.
• Knowledge of and experience in retail pharmacy.
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• A valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Achieve individual and divisional sales targets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and Key Customers.
• Identify opportunities for new products and growth areas.
• Implement sales and marketing strategies.
• Analyse regional sales and develop strategies to maximise sales.

Skills

Sales skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Education

Matric + Degree in Science related fields

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Reporting to

Pharmacy Sales Manager

Job Purpose

To call on Pharmacies and Dispensing Doctors to promote within the Adcock Ingram Rx Division.

Qualifications

• Matric + Degree in Science related fields (Preferable)

Key Job Outputs

• The Professional Sales Representative needs to constantly achieve individual regional and divisional sales targets.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and Key Customers.
• Identify opportunities in the market for new products and new growth areas for the business.
• Successfully implement sales and marketing strategies.
• Analysis of regional sales, competitor and market share data, then help develop strategies and action plans to maximise sales potential in the respective area.
• To respond adequately and professionally to customer complaints and queries.

Core Competencies

• Consistent application of strategic priorities.
• Strong service-oriented tendencies.
• Sound understanding of business principles and processes.
• Attention to detail and selling skills; therefore, strong negotiation skills.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong financial and numeric skills.
• Knowledge of industry trends, competitor and market dynamics.
• Ability to analyse information.
• Ability to plan and work independently.

Minimum Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Sales Representative.
• Knowledge of and experience in retail pharmacy.
• Computer literacy MS Office (proficient in Excel, Word and Power Point).
• A valid driver's licence.

Closing Date of Application

22 September