Hybrid Sales Representative

Our client is looking for a Hybrid Sales Representative to promote and sell their products to independent pharmacies, pharmacy groups and corporate pharmacy groups. You’ll drive revenue growth by growing the brand’s presence and building loyalty with the pharmacists and decision-makers you work with. It’s a role for someone with strong sales skills, an eye for what’s happening in the industry and a real knack for building relationships.

You don’t need pharmacy sales experience to apply. It’s preferred, but training is provided.

What you’ll do day to day

• Plan and run your own sales strategy across independent, group and corporate pharmacies
• Visit pharmacies regularly to present and sell the product range, and work towards your sales targets
• Keep an eye on orders and stock levels so pharmacies always have supply
• Build strong working relationships with pharmacists and key decision-makers, keep them updated on products, and sort out queries and issues
• Track what competitors are doing on pricing, products, launches and marketing, and spot market trends
• Train pharmacy staff and run product demonstrations so they can confidently recommend and stock the products
• Keep records of every contact and meeting, maintain a database of pharmacies in your territory, and report on sales, trends and the competitive landscape
• Work with the marketing and prescription teams on launches and promotions, and join sales planning meetings
• Share product safety information accurately with healthcare professionals, and report any adverse reactions or product complaints to the right internal teams

What we’re looking for

• A diploma or bachelor’s degree in business management, marketing, pharmacy or a related field. A medical or health-sciences background is an advantage
• Pharmaceutical sales experience is preferred but not required
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Strong negotiation and selling skills, plus good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Comfort with data analysis and sales planning
• Well organised, good with time, and able to work independently as well as in a team
• Professional, ethical and resilient, with the ability to handle rejection and setbacks
• Motivated by goals and targets
  

What the job looks like

• Mostly field-based: about 95% in the field and 5% in the office
• Standard business hours, with occasional evenings or weekends when the business needs it
• Extensive travel in your territory, including long-distance driving and occasional overnight stays
• Your own reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license are essential
• You’ll work in pharmacies, dispensing doctors’ rooms, hospitals, pharmacy clinics and corporate pharmacies
• Professional attire when meeting healthcare professionals, and regular use of a tablet and smartphone

How to apply

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Email your CV to sales.careers@hireresolve.za.com with the role and location in the subject line.

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: www.hireresolve.co.za

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.