About the position
Are you a passionate and driven pharmaceutical sales professional looking to make a meaningful impact on patient care? We are seeking an experienced Medical Representative to join a dynamic team, where you'll play a key role in building strong relationships with healthcare professionals while promoting a portfolio of prescription and, where applicable, over-the-counter products.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a field-based environment, enjoys scientific engagement, and is motivated by achieving sales success while maintaining the highest ethical and compliance standards.
- Promote a portfolio of pharmaceutical products to General Practitioners, Specialists, Pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Deliver accurate, up-to-date scientific information to healthcare professionals through individual detailing and group presentations.
- Manage and develop a designated sales territory, ensuring effective coverage and call frequency.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with doctors, pharmacists, hospitals, clinics, wholesalers, and other key stakeholders.
- Achieve and exceed territory sales targets through effective territory planning and execution.
- Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify opportunities and provide valuable market insights.
- Attend medical meetings, educational events, conferences, and congresses as required.
- Prepare regular sales forecasts, business reviews, and territory reports for management.
- Support pharmacy-related activities, including product education, stock monitoring, servicing customer requests, and order facilitation where applicable.
- Ensure all adverse events, product complaints, and pharmacovigilance information are identified and reported in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and data integrity requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, General Medicine, Dental Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Life Sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum 2–3 years' pharmaceutical sales experience within the assigned territory.
- Strong knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
- Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory.
Key Competencies
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.
- Outstanding territory management and organisational skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Resilient, confident, and results-driven.
- Patient-focused with a commitment to delivering value to healthcare professionals.
- High levels of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
- Energetic team player with excellent relationship-building skills.
Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted.
Desired Skills:
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