Vaccines Sales Graduate: Territory Leader

Merck; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceutical company is seeking candidates for a graduate program in their Vaccines Business Unit. This 2-year program offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in managing a sales territory. Participants will acquire valuable skills in pharmaceutical selling, stakeholder networking, and product knowledge. Requirements include a Business or Health Sciences degree, proficiency in MS Office, and a driver’s license. The role is ideal for individuals interested in building a career in pharmaceutical sales.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a Business or Health Sciences Degree.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office suite is required.
• Ideally, some prior exposure to Sales / Marketing is preferred.
• A valid Driver’s License is necessary.
• Previous learnership experience or SMART course will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Acquire detailed product and clinical trial knowledge.
• Arrange appointments with key stakeholders.
• Make presentations to doctors and corporations.
• Plan work schedules and manage targets.
• Create quarterly territory action plans.

Skills

Communication

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Detail-Oriented

Pharmaceutical Sales

Professional Presentation

Time Management

Education

Business / Health Sciences Degree

Post graduate qualification

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

A leading global pharmaceutical company is seeking candidates for a graduate program in their Vaccines Business Unit. This 2-year program offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in managing a sales territory. Participants will acquire valuable skills in pharmaceutical selling, stakeholder networking, and product knowledge. Requirements include a Business or Health Sciences degree, proficiency in MS Office, and a driver’s license. The role is ideal for individuals interested in building a career in pharmaceutical sales.