Sales Representative ( JHB WEST)
Sales Representative ( JHB WEST)
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Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader creating breakthroughscienceto improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future anticipating changes in medicalscienceand technology.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and family be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:
- Career developmentwith an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Johannesburg location in the Nutrition Division. In this division our nutrition business developsscience-based nutrition products for people of all ages from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands including Similac PediaSure Pedialyte Ensure Glucerna and ZonePerfect to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
The role Medical Sales representative will look after the Johannesburg West with Country Trips to Mafikeng responsible for promoting and/or selling the organizations products across multiple or non-specified channels in a designated territory by contacting specialists physicians pharmacies.
What Youll Do
- Build and maintain relationships with key pediatricians in the territory.
- Design and implement strategies to achieve sales goals and targets.
- Drive market share volume growth and sales targets by engaging with healthcare professionals and institutions.
- Maintain a high customer call rate.
- Call on retail nurses and pharmacists.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with the customer base.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
- Attend trade displays and presentations including after-hours and weekends as needed.
- Participate in cycle meetings and conferences.
- Manage expenditure in line with company guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with the company Code of Conduct.
Qualifications and Expertise:
- Tertiary Qualification in Dietetics Medical or Health Sciences is Essential.
- Minimum of 3 years of sales experience in the healthcare industry with a preference for experience in pediatrics and maternity units is essential.
- Strong knowledge of the Johannesburg West area.
- Previous experience in nutrition is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills and self-motivation.
- Strong business planning acumen.
- Assertive proactive and enthusiastic.
- Valid drivers license
Apply Now
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Sales Force
DIVISION:
ANI International Nutrition
LOCATION:
South Africa > Johannesburg : Abbott Place
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes 50 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
