Do you passion for people and working with a dynamic sales team? If you have great organizational skills, love working with and supporting others , AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

ABOUT OUR SALES TEAM

Our Sales Team plays a key role in forming the link between AstraZeneca as an organisation and our healthcare care professionals in both Private, and Public Healthcare System to deliver on our commercial objective. This link forms a critical component of the value chain which has the end user in mind, the patient, in driving the awareness of our innovative molecules through science.

Here we take advantage of the huge variety of work and opportunities to push ourselves out of our comfort zone. We welcome new challenges, always looking for something different to tackle, an opportunity to keep learning and growing.

United by our local sense of belonging, there’s never been a better time to a join a progressing team. Countless opportunities to learn from the best talent, this is a place for those who want to be challenged and empowered to do the things they never thought possible.

A sales team that never sits still, inquisitive problem-solvers by nature. We innovate and explore, to find new approaches to the way we work.

What you’ll do?

You be part of a sales team that fuse out of the box thinking with an enterprise-wide mindset – applying our knowledge to directly contribute to business outcomes.

Your role will play a crucial part in  providing high-level confidential administrative support to the Sales and Finance teams within South Africa by preparing reports, handling information requests, and performing administrative functions such as preparing correspondence, arranging flights and accommodation when necessary, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings.

With your strong administrative skills your key focus areas will include the following:

• Application of CPD certificates and facilitating payments to HCOS & HCPS.
• Providing administrative support for Sales Force and Sales Support function.
• Co-ordinating meetings and off-site events including hotel bookings, local travel and transfer arrangements and handling emergency travel situations for both AZ and external visitors
• Obtaining, collating and carrying out routine manipulation of information from readily available sources
• Generating routine reports within clear guidelines and timetables to meet the ongoing needs of the function

Sales, Operations Administration

• Balancing of cash receipts and updating of customer accounts. Support on ageing analysis.
• Stock report correction on all sales items not posted via interface CTR;
• Balancing daily sales on SAP;
• Processing FCF controls for monthly cycle with required evidence as per the related controls scope;
• Management of PRs/POs/Payments as of agreed scope;
• Price List update on SAP when requested
• Bank statement checks for state channel customers payment and allocation

Sales Force Support

• Maintaining current knowledge of AstraZeneca policies and procedures; and standards of practice (SOP’s).
• Identifying developmental needs and locate appropriate learning resources.
• Organizing and managing events relating to Sales Department.
• Vendor management and ensuring that timeous payment is met.
• Management of Purchasing Requests (PR)  on SAP, with timeous release of PR by SD to ensure that all payments are made on time.
• Ensuring that all CPD applications are done after all meetings are completed, and active follow up with relevant stake holders.
• Supporting  the Sales Force with any Ad hoc requirements they might need.

If this sounds appealing, please read on to understand the experience and skills we’re looking for…

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?

• Matric Qualification with Secretarial qualification
• 1-2 years Administration experience
• Knowledge of the function, its structure, and relevant local procedures
• SAP experience an advantage

Desirable for the role

• Experience in working in Pharmaceutical an advantage
• Basic customer service skills

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

Join the fastest growing pharmaceutical in our markets, set up to fuel further growth. Be part of our shared ambition and pride: our strong heritage, our turnaround story, and early investment and commitment in International markets. There’s no better place to feel inspired and energized.

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!

Click the link to apply no later than 21 August 2021 and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?

Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/

Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/astrazenecacareers/

Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/astrazeneca_careers/?hl=en

Close Date: 21/08/2021

Date Posted

16-Aug-2021

Closing Date

21-Aug-2021

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.