Medical Sales Representative – Innovative Vaccines (JHB South/East & Mpumalanga) - Prescription

To call on General Practitioners, Specialists, Pediatricians, Pharmacists and Nursing Sisters.

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Reporting: Marketing & Sales Manager: Innovation Vaccines

Job Purpose: To call on General Practitioners, Specialists, Pediatricians, Pharmacists, and Nursing Sisters

Required Learning:

Tertiary qualification: Science Degree (BSc, BPharm)

Computer literacy: MS Office (proficient in Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

A valid driver’s license

Preferably have solid relationships with the target audience, full understanding of performance drivers, including metrics around market share and EI.

Very good understanding, knowledge, and insight within identified therapeutic area, i.e. Vaccines would be an advantage.

A minimum of 3 years of successful experience as a Medical Sales Rep in the therapeutic area identified.

Previous experience within the aligned territory will be an advantage

Proven track record in sales will be key

Proven track record in meeting input targets

Key Job Outputs:

·         To establish and maintain excellent relationships with key customers & decision makers

·         To consistently achieve Market Share and growth objectives for area

·         Successful implementation of marketing strategies

·         Meet all sales, customer coverage and activity objectives

·         To respond adequately & professionally to customer complaints & queries

·         Diligent reporting as required by the line manager

·         To efficiently manage expenses

·         Clear understanding of ROI and own territory

·         Ability to reason and be innovative

·         Demonstrated problem-solving ability

·         Ability to read, understand, and communicate key outputs of clinical trials

·         Ability to work individually as well as in a team setting

·         Ability to analyse and interpret data and put into action a plan to address deficiencies.

Core Competencies

·         Sound technical knowledge and insight of the Pharmaceutical industry

·         Consistent application of strategic priorities

·         Customer service orientated & Strong negotiation skills

·         Consistently achieves financial & innovation targets

·         Sound understanding of business principles & processes

·         Attention to detail & Selling skills

·         Problem solving & decision-making skills

·         Commercial awareness and financial skills

·         Knowledge of industry trends, competitor & market dynamics

·         Ability to plan and work independently

·         Dermatology Experience would be an advantage

·         Commercial selling at independent pharmacies will be an advantage

Closing Date: 15 December 2025