Pharmacy Sales Representative

About the position

A pharmaceutical company is looking for a  Pharmacy Sale Representative to call on Pharmacies and promote the company's OTC Business Unit Products, based in Polokwane.
Requirements and Qualifications

• Matric/grade 12. A tertiary qualification in Commerce and/or Science will be an advantage
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
• Knowledge of and experience in Independent Pharmacy
• Proven record in Self-medication and FMCG markets
• Computer literacy: MS Office (proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• A valid driver’s license and must have access to a vehicle.

Key Job Outputs:

• The Professional Sales Representative needs to constantly achieve individual regional and divisional sales targets
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and Key Customers
• To identify opportunities in the market for new products and new growth areas for the business
• Successfully implement sales and marketing strategies
• Analysis of regional sales, competitor and market share data, then help develop strategies and action plans to maximise sales potential in the respective area
• To respond adequately and professionally to customer complaints and queries

Core competencies:

• Consistent application of strategic priorities
• Strong service-oriented tendencies
• Sound understanding of business principles and processes
• Attention to detail and selling skills; therefore, strong negotiation skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Strong financial and numeric skills
• Knowledge of industry trends, competitor and market dynamics
• Ability to analyse information
• Ability to plan and work independently

Desired Skills:

• OTC
• sales
• good communication