Abbott Established Pharmaceutical's Division is seeking a Pharmacy Sales Representative within the KZN Region

Job Responsibility:

• Design appropriate strategy to achieve sales goals and targets in assigned territory;
• Achievement of sales, market share and growth objectives in the region;
• Maintain satisfactory customer call rate, strike rate and territory coverage;
• Compile and update sales operating plan for region;
•  Identify new business opportunities;
• Attend cycle meetings and conferences;

• Negotiate additional display areas and space, in line with marketing objectives, to accentuate the brand building activities.
• Build and maintain business relationships in-store / in practice with all personnel who have an impact upon the company’s business.
• Accurately take stock in-store utilizing customer stock cards [use as a tool in negotiating the order].
• Build impactful and appealing dis-plays to assist the pharmacy to “move-through” stock.
• Assist with merchandising: Ensure stock is well presented, Packed and available to the consumer [FIFO principle].
• Detail and train staff in-store [inclusive of All Healthcare Professionals].
   

Skills and experience required:

• 3 years of pharmacy sales experience is mandatory.
• Experience and established pharmacy relationships essential.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
• Strong sales track record, sound organizational skills and time management skill
•  History of superior territory coverage in the Johannesburg area will be an advantage.
•  Positive with a can-do attitude.
•  Integrity, initiative, and adaptability.
•  Entrepreneurial spirit.
•  Skilled negotiator, problem solver, and closer.
•  Ability to develop long-term business relationships.
•  Good communicator and self-motivated
•  Business planning acumen and ability.
•  Computer literacy ( Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
•  Compliance with company Code of Conduct.
   

Education:

Tertiary qualification in Human Sciences/Marketing/Business Management preferred