Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - KwaZulu-Natal

Placements24; Richards Bay; Vor Ort; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Base salary with uncapped commission

Company car / car allowance

Medical insurance

Life cover

Retirement fund

Travel allowances

Training and career progression

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Representative to cover Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. This field-based role requires extensive travel to promote our client's medicines to physicians, pharmacists, and hospital administrators.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in pharmaceutical sales, a strong network with healthcare professionals, and proven quota attainment. You will build lasting relationships, communicate clinical benefits, and drive market penetration in the

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree is required in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of pharma sales experience with quota attainment.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Richards Bay region.
• Strong communication and negotiating skills.

Aufgaben

• Promote and sell pharmaceutical products in Richards Bay and surrounding areas.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to meet targets.
• Build relationships with physicians, pharmacists, and hospital staff.
• Present clinical benefits and value propositions to customers.
• Coordinate product presentations and CMEs for healthcare providers.
• Analyze market trends and identify new opportunities.
• Manage territory expenses and CRM records.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Presentation

Negotiation

Time management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Bachelor's degree in Sciences

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized pharmaceutical company with a strong portfolio of innovative medicines, is looking for a highly driven and successful Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Representative to cover the Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal region. This is a field-based role requiring extensive travel within the assigned territory to promote and sell our client's pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals, including physicians, pharmacists, and hospital administrators. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional sales skills, a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical market, and a proven track record of exceeding sales targets. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with key opinion leaders and customers, ensuring maximum market penetration for our client's therapeutic solutions. This role is integral to our commercial success in the dynamic KwaZulu-Natal market.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and sell a range of pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals within the assigned territory of Richards Bay and surrounding areas.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed territory sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with physicians, specialists, pharmacists, and other key stakeholders in the healthcare sector.
• Effectively communicate the clinical benefits, features, and value proposition of our client's products.
• Organize and conduct product presentations, educational events, and CMEs (Continuing Medical Education) for healthcare providers.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify new business opportunities.
• Manage territory expenses effectively and maintain accurate records of sales activities using the company's CRM system.
• Collaborate with marketing and medical affairs teams to ensure alignment of sales strategies and activities.
• Stay up-to-date with product knowledge, therapeutic areas, and industry regulations.
• Provide exceptional customer service and support to healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Sciences, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of successful pharmaceutical sales experience, with a demonstrated history of meeting or exceeding sales quotas.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders.
• Excellent understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, clinical practices, and regulatory environment.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and highly organized with strong time management abilities.
• Ability to travel extensively within the assigned territory in and around Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.
• Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A passion for improving patient outcomes through effective pharmaceutical solutions.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive base salary, an uncapped commission structure providing significant earning potential, and a company car or car allowance. Additional benefits include comprehensive medical insurance, life cover, a retirement fund, and generous travel allowances. We provide extensive product training, ongoing professional development, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive and dynamic sales environment. This role offers the chance to significantly impact patient health in the KwaZulu-Natal region while building a rewarding career.