Sales Consultant

Telebest; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Consultant in Pretoria, requiring proficiency in English and Afrikaans. Candidates should have a strong background in direct sales, existing customer relationships, and experience in the pharmaceutical sector. The role involves communicating technical knowledge, managing territory efficiently, and traveling for business needs. A relevant sales or science qualification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in direct sales & detailing preferred.
• Experience with wholesaler interaction is advantageous.
• Scheduled pharmaceutical product experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Communicate technical knowledge of products to influence healthcare habits.
• Engage in detailing sessions with stakeholders.
• Monitor competitor activities and manage territory efficiently.
• Build relationships with pharmacy staff.
• Organize pharmacy training events.
• Travel 10 days monthly based on business needs.

Skills

English and Afrikaans language proficiency

Existing customer relationships

Strong direct sales & detailing experience

Dispensing doctor experience

Retailing pharmacy experience

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in a science background

Relevant sales or marketing qualification

Job description

Our client has an opportunity available for a Sales Consultant based in Pretoria.

Requirements

• English and Afrikaans language proficiency.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in a science background would be advantageous.
• Relevant sales or marketing qualification.
• Well established existing customer relationships- preferred.
• 2-3 years’ experience in strong direct sales & detailing- preferred.
• Dispensing doctor, retailing pharmacy, independent pharmacy & scripting doctors experience- essential.
• Wholesaler interaction and dealings would be advantageous.
• Scheduled pharmaceutical product experience- essential.

KPAs

• Effectively communicate technical knowledge of the company’s product range to influence the habits of the targeted healthcare.
• Engage in a detailing session with all parties.
• Ensure daily information flow of competitor activities and general company transactions.
• Manage the territory to achieve service level requirements in a cost-effective manner.
• Build relationships with pharmacy staff.
• Organize pharmacy training events.
• Travel for a minimum of 10 days each month as per the business requirements.