Sales Representative jobs in South Africa

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. Asthepharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity –tostrengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘TheNextand 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.

The job incumbent will be responsible for the following within the GI and Respiratory Team

• 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.

The ideal candidate must have:

Thorough understanding of the SA 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 and ability to analyze data

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/#/