Purpose:

A pharmaceutical company is seeking a highly motivated and results driven Merchandiser Specialist/Junior Pharmacy Sales Representative who is responsible to call on Pharmacies and promote and Category manage the company’s Business Unit Products

Key Job Outputs:

• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with Key opinion Leaders and Key Customers
• Identify opportunities in the market for new products and new growth areas for the business
• Successfully implement sales and marketing strategies
• Analysis of regional sales, competitor and market data, then help develop strategies and action plans to maximise sales potential in the respective area
• Respond adequately and professionally to customer complaints and queries
• Must be prepared to travel

Core Competencies:

• Timeous execution of strategic priorities
• Strong customer service orientation
• Sound understanding of business principles and processes
• Attention to detail and selling skills and demonstrating sound negotiation skills
• Exhibit problem solving and decision-making skills
• Financial Acumen and relevant analysis
• Ability to analyse information
• Self-starter, highly motivated, entrepreneurial and able to work in a team and also independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to negotiate with pharmacists to secure prime product placement and visibility in store
• Have a creative flair to design and maintain engaging product displays with attention to detail as well as merchandising shelves

Qualifications:

• Grade 12. A tertiary qualification in Commerce and/or Science will be an advantage

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Knowledge of and experience in Independent and Corporate Pharmacy
• Previous experience or understanding in retail and marketing will be an advantage
• Proven record in self-medication and FMCG markets
• Computer literacy: MS Office (proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• A valid driver’s licence and must have access to a vehicle

Salary: Market related

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

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