Regional Sales Manager - Gauteng

Dr. Reddy'S Laboratories; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company seeks an experienced Regional Sales Manager in Gauteng to lead a sales team and optimize sales targets. The role focuses on client engagement, team development, and strategic implementation to drive business performance. Candidates should possess extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry with strong leadership and communication skills, along with a Bachelor's degree. The position offers competitive benefits, including family support and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Personalized learning programs

Medical coverage for family

Maternity & Paternity benefits

Life coverage

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Proven ability to drive commercial success.
• Extensive experience in the private pharmaceutical sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a sales team for territory targets.
• Engage personally with key stakeholders.
• Maintain a comprehensive client database.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Line Management Experience

Relationship Building

Financial Management

Sales Acumen

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Regional Sales Manager - Gauteng

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At Dr Reddy's "Good Health Can't Wait"

By joining Dr Reddy's, you will contribute to making the breakthroughs of tomorrow a reality today!

From making medicines more affordable to discovering innovative treatment options to satisfy unmet medical needs, we are dedicated to helping people lead longer and healthier lives.

We are seeking dynamic and energetic individuals ready to inspire, ready to make a difference for their community and every community.

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

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Performance Management Lead and manage a team of Professional Sales Representatives to ensure territory sales targets, SFE and call objectives are consistently met.

Align team activities with broader marketing and organizational goals.

Sales Target Achievement Optimize and maintain the sales function across the allocated territory to ensure sales targets are achieved.

This involves daily field visits to coach, support and guide the sales team.

Event Coordination & Representation Support the planning and execution of divisional initiatives such as conferences, speaker programs, and promotional events—both regionally and nationally (CMEs / CDPs etc).

Strategic Implementation Develop and execute strategic sales action plans in line with the company's marketing and sales plans, ensuring tactical alignment and measurable outcomes.

Client Engagement Personally engage with key stakeholders including General Practitioners, Specialists, and Pharmacists, as identified in collaboration with the Key Account Manager and National Sales Manager.

These interactions are critical to driving business performance.

Client Database Management Maintain an up-to-date and comprehensive database of all targeted clients within the designated territory.

Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with the Key Account Manager and National Sales Manager to identify and capitalize on business opportunities within the region.

Business Review Presentations - Building and presenting monthly and quarterly RSM review presentations at the c-suite level.

Essential Key Skills And Competencies

Extensive Pharmaceutical Line Management Experience in the private Pharmaceutical Industry of SA - Demonstrated leadership in managing pharmaceutical sales teams, with a strong track record in overseeing sales operations, strategic planning, and performance optimization across diverse therapeutic areas.

Proven ability to drive commercial success through effective team development, territory alignment, and execution of go-to-market strategies.

Experienced in navigating regulatory environments, launching new products, and fostering collaboration between sales, marketing, and medical affairs to achieve business objectives.

Industry Expertise In-depth understanding of the private South African pharmaceutical industry, including current healthcare trends and relevant events.

Relationship Building & Communication Proven ability to establish, strengthen, and expand business relationships.

Skilled in delivering impactful messages and motivating diverse audiences.

Financial & Resource Management Capable of managing budgets and resources effectively within the framework of the business model and expense policy guidelines.

Sales & Product Knowledge Demonstrates strong sales acumen with a track record of building sales plans and achieving targets.

Quick to grasp product and disease-related information.

Collaboration & Independence Able to work autonomously while also thriving in collaborative, fast-paced, and high-energy environments.

Marketing Insight Solid understanding of pharmaceutical and medical device Data and Marketing principles.

Communication & Digital Proficiency Excellent verbal, interpersonal, presentation & communication skills, complemented by strong computer literacy.

PowerPoint, Word and Excel advanced.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

MBA would be advantageous, not a prerequisite.

2 - 3 years in a supervisory or management role.

Benefits Offered

At Dr Reddy's we actively help to catalise 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, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.