Medical Sales Representative EAST RAND ( FIXED- TERM CONTRACT )
Johannesburg - South Africa
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Sales Representative ( Johannesburg East ) ( FTC )
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future anticipating changes 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 true self and live a full life. You will have access to:
- Career development with 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 Roodepoort Offices Abbott Place in the Established Pharmaceutical Division where we are committed to bringing the benefits of our trusted medicines to more people in the worlds fastest-growing countries. Our broad portfolio of high-quality and differentiated branded generic medicines reaches across multiple therapeutic areas including gastroenterology womens health cardiometabolic pain management/central nervous system and respiratory
What Youll Do
- Design appropriate strategy to achieve sales goals and targets in assigned territory
- Achievement of sales market share and growth objectives in the region;
- Maintain high customer call rate strike rate and territory coverage target;
- Compile and update sales operating plan for region;
- Identify new business opportunities;
- Arrange and run CME events;
- Establish and maintain KOL relationships in the area
- Attend all relevant trade conferences as required;
- Attend cycle meetings and conferences;
- Must complete country trip and day trips in the area
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERTISE:
Education:
A Degree in Biochemistry OR pharmaceutical Sciences OR Human Physiology OR Marketing OR Related is Essential.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2-3 years experiencedoctor detailingis essential.
- Experiences having dealt with GPs AND Specialists (Doctor detailing) the following disciplines in theEast Randarea is essential : with strong experience in Gastro and/OR Respiratory is an advantage
- Strong sales track record and sound organizational skills
- Knowledge and relationships with key stake holders in region will be an advantage
- Established KOL relationships and specialist relationships an advantage
- Good communicator and self-motivated
- Business planningacumen and ability.
- Computer literacy (Excel Word Power Point).
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:
EPD Established Pharma
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:
IC
About Company
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