Job Description

To manage allocated sales budget through effective co-ordination of sales activities and behaviours across Independent and corporate pharmacies in line with AZ SA retail channel strategy.

·       Medical sales representative can cope with standard problems/common situations, are competent at day-to-day application of the capabilities and are able to apply and explain concepts, information and solutions.

·       Contribute value in many of their role activities

·       Takes a proactive approach to learning and skill development to help achieve success in role activities

·       May need consistent guidance and direction on more complex or challenging role tasks

·       Demonstrate broad competence in all areas of the capability framework.

·       May need incremental coaching and development support to make progress in some capability areas to reach a full professional level of role proficiency Professional

·       Medical sales representative can cope with unusual/non-standard problems and issues, are aware of alternative options and approaches to situations, can guide or advise others in this skill and are able to look ahead and anticipate requirements. The medical sales representative takes responsibility for providing feedback to improve methodology etc.

·       Contribute full business value in most of their role activities

·       Takes a proactive approach to learning and skill development to meet and exceed role activities

·       Perform their role with little or no guidance needed, other than in exceptional circumstances

·       Can focus on broad role issues and identify opportunities to improve, create alternative options and approaches to situations

·       Might be recognized as a resource or benchmark for others in some role capability areas

·       Copes easily with unusual non-standard problems and challenges

Essential Requirements:

• The Ideal candidate must have min 2 –3 years of pharmacy sales experience (non-negotiable)
• Must have a diploma/degree in any business /marketing/science field
• Have strong commercial acumen

• ·       >5yrs as a Sales Representative within the Pharmaceutical environment.

• Proven sales and customer success record
• Strong analytical ability
• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills: clear and concise messaging
• High learnability (incl. complex theory/science)
• Ability to work closely in collaboration with cross functional business areas.
• Valid driver’s license
• Computer Knowledge
• Team Player
• Integrity and assertiveness
• Organized
• Results orientated
• Negotiation skills
• System thinking and acting in a consistent way

Date Posted

Closing Date

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.