Professional Sales Representative – JHB North

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining & relocation support

Family support

Learning & development opportunities

Medical coverage

Life coverage

Job summary

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is seeking a field sales professional based in South Africa to drive product sales, promote the portfolio, and build strong relationships with private sector clients. The role involves organizing events, executing strategic plans, and reporting client insights to managers.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in pharma sales, strong communication, budgeting skills, and the ability to work independently or with teams. Local candidates will be prioritized.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of SA private pharmaceutical market and ability to grow business relationships.
• Ability to convey messages, motivate audiences and manage resources effectively.
• Experience selling products and achieving sales targets in a designated territory.

Responsibilities

• Sell, detail and promote products to private sector clients in the designated area.
• Organize and present divisional activities, conferences and other promotional events.
• Implement action plans aligned with the marketing/sales strategy.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales target achievement

Budget management

Communication skills

Pharma industry knowledge

Independence & teamwork

Marketing principles

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s / Diploma in Business, Life Science or related

Job description

About Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries.

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency.

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

Job Description

Note: This is not an expat hiring - We will only accept applications from local candidates based in South Africa.

The job incumbent will be responsible for the following within the Dr Reddys Portfolio:

• Selling, detailing and promoting products, in a designated area, to targeted private sector clients.
• Assisting with the organizing and presentation of divisional activities, conferences, speakers, programs and other promotional events in the designated areas and/or nationally.
• The implementation of action plans in accordance with the marketing/sales strategy of the Company.
• Personally visiting and liaising with relevant targeted clients which are crucial to the performance of the Company, as agreed with the respective Regional Sales Manager/National Sales Manager.
• Maintaining a data-base of all targeted clients.
• Liaising with the Regional Sales Manager / National Sales Manager with respect to the effective exploitation of the various business opportunities in the designated areas.
• To report product complaints (adverse events & product technical complaints) and medical information queries for all DRL products as per internal processes.

Ideal Candidate

Essential Key Skills and Competencies

• A thorough understanding of the SA Private Pharmaceutical Industry and knowledge of health care related events. Ability to solidify and expand business relationships.
• Ability to convey messages and motivate certain audiences.
• Able to efficiently manage budget and resources within the scope of the business model and expense policy guidelines.
• Demonstrate the ability to sell products and achieve sales targets.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn product/disease entity information.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced, high energy organization.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical marketing principles.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy.

Behavioral Dimensions Required

• High level of integrity and adherence to all compliance guidelines.
• Customer-focused and performance-driven.
• Entrepreneurial and innovative.
• Egalitarian and trusting.
• Flexible and adaptive.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree/Diploma in Business, Life Science or related Field.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years pharma industry experience.
• Established and existing relationships in the territory and with key stakeholders will be an advantage.

About the Department

Global Generics India business journey began in 1986. In the last three decades, we have grown as a trusted name in the healthcare industry and rank as one of the top 10 Pharma Companies in the Indian Pharma Market (IPM) as per IQVIA MAT (November 2022). Our commitment to Lead Ahead has helped us move ranks from 16th position to 10th position (IPM) in the last four years. We are a fast-growing organisation with double-digit growth and significant market share in domestic markets. Currently, we rank among the top 5 in oncology, anti-allergy and gastrointestinal diseases and the top 10 in a few other therapy areas. Our focus is on leveraging our digital capabilities, collaborations, innovations and inorganic opportunities to become the top 5 companies in the Indian Pharma Market.

Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.

The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.

For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/