Trade Pharmacy Sales Representative ( Western Cape)
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health.Werealways looking towards the futureanticipatingchanges in medical science and technology.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and family be your trueselfand live a full life. You will have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dreamof .
A company recognized asa great placeto 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 for our Established Pharmaceutical Division in the WESTERN CAPE where we are committed to bringing the benefits of our trusted medicines to more people in the worlds fastest-growing countries. Our broadportfolioof high-quality and differentiated branded generic medicines reaches across multiple therapeutic areas including gastroenterology womens health cardiometabolicpain management/central nervous system and respiratory.
WhatYoullDo:
Designappropriate strategyto achieve sales goals and targets in assignedterritory;
Achievement of sales market share and growthobjectivesin theregion;
Maintain satisfactory customer call rate strike rate and territorycoverage;
Compile and update sales operating plan forregion;
Identifynew businessopportunities;
Attend cycle meetings andconferences;
Negotiateadditionaldisplay areas and space in line with marketingobjectives to accentuate thebrand buildingactivities.
Build and maintain business relationships in-store / in practice with all personnel who have an impact upon the companys business.
Accurately take stock in-storeutilizingcustomer stock cards use as a tool in negotiating the order.
Build impactful and appealingdis-playstoassistthe pharmacy to move-through stock.
Assistwithmerchandising: Ensure stock is well presented Packed and available to the consumer FIFO principle.
Detail and train staff in-store inclusive of All Healthcare Professionals.
Required Qualifications
Tertiary qualification in HumanSciences/Marketing/BusinessManagementpreferred.
Preference experience:
3 years ofpharmacy salesexperience ismandatory.
Experience and established pharmacy relationships essential.
Fluent in English
Strong salestrack record soundorganizational skillsandtime managementskill
Historyof superior territory coverage in the Western Cape 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 planningacumen and ability.
Computer literacy( Excel Word PowerPoint)
Compliance with company Code of Conduct.
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.
Connect with us on Facebook at on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
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:
EPD Established Pharma
LOCATION:
South Africa > Johannesburg : Abbott Place
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes 75 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- B2B Sales
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Cold Calling
- Retail Sales
- Territory Management
- Upselling
- Product Demos
- Outside Sales
- Medicare
- negotiation
About Company
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