Job Description

Key Performance Areas (Core responsibilities & outputs of the position)

• To achieve sales targets
• To promote the company’s and product trademarks and brands.

• To achieve a sufficient level of product knowledge. (Pass rate for tests are >80%).

• Responsible for sales and marketing activities in Sales Reporting Territory (SRA), namely Western Cape, Eastern Cape

and George, as indicated by your target list, or any other SRA as agreed with you.

• To complete a minimum of 4 Practise calls per day (minimum of 2 medical specialists per day).

• To implement the marketing and sales strategies as indicated by the Company.

• Responsible for all product training and education related to specialists, nurses, pharmacists and patients.

• Responsible for weekly and monthly sales performance reports, competitor activity reports, expense reports, claims

and any other administration as requested by Business Unit Manager.

• Keep business expenses within company requirements.

• To attend Congresses, CME Meetings and related marketing activities as indicated by the company.
• To secure and maintain sound business relationships with all customers and key accounts.
• To manage the affairs of the company in all aspects acting in the best interest of the business.
• To manage the stock levels on behalf and for customers.
• To support with the Section 21 “Named Patient Business” on hospital level service if required by company.

Requirements

EDUCATION

• At least 3 or 4 years’ experience in a similar role within pharmaceutical industry.
• Previous Oncology experience would be advantageous.

ESSENTIAL

• Valid driver’s license with own vehicle

BEHAVIOURAL QUALITIES REQUIRED

• Detail orientated and organised.
• Analytical and good interpersonal skills.
• Prioritise workload to tight deadlines.
• Can perform under pressure.
• Innovative, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Disciplined.
• Perseverance and persistent.
• Assertive and pro-active.
• Must be able to work outside office hours when required or requested to do so.

Benefits

• Company Contribution towards Medical Aid
• AlexForbes Pension Fund
• Group Life
• Representative Sales Incentive Schemes

LOCATIONS

• Western Cape, Eastern Cape and George South Africa