SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Responsibilities:

• Presents, promotes and sells products using convincing arguments to existing and prospective customers
• Prepares action plans and schedules to identify specific targets and to project the number of contacts to be made
• Identifies sales prospects and contacts these and other accounts as assigned
• Prepares presentations and proposals to increase sales effectively
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses plus closing status, follow-up communication actions and adherence to goals
• Develops and implements special sales activities to reduce stock
• Achieves agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule
• Services existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors
• Follows up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity
• Establishes and maintains current client and potential client relationships
• Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; and making recommendations to management
• Communicates new products and opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company staff
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc. and reports said information back to the company.

Education & Skills:

• Diploma in sales or extensive Sales training

Additional Competencies:

• 3-5 years experience as a Sales Representative
• Relevant knowledge of pharmaceutical sales and marketing
• Medical background an added advantage
• Regional knowledge and ability to form relationships

Reporting skills

• Ability to quickly develop in-depth knowledge about applicable products and markets

Basic computer skills.

• Flexible to work late and unscheduled hours.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to keep up-to-date with current market conditions.
• Goal-orientated and able to meet set targets.

Valid drivers license and own transport essential. Please do not apply if you do not meet this requirement.

Only Short listed candidates will be contacted

Closing date : 04 July 2023

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