About this role
About the Role The Pharmaceutical Sales Representative will be responsible for promoting, detailing, and driving sales growth of the Dr. Reddy's portfolio within the South Vaal territory. The incumbent will develop strong relationships with pharmacies and key stakeholders while ensuring achievement of sales objectives and compliance with company policies and industry regulations. What You'll Do
- Selling, detailing, and promoting products within the designated territory to targeted private-sector clients.
- Achieving territory sales targets and implementing effective territory management plans.
- Assisting with the organization and execution of divisional activities, conferences, speaker programs, and other promotional events within the designated territory and nationally where required.
- Implementing action plans in accordance with the Company's sales and marketing strategy.
- Personally visiting and maintaining regular engagement with targeted healthcare professionals, pharmacies, and key customers critical to business performance.
- Building, maintaining, and expanding strong professional relationships with customers and stakeholders.
- Maintaining an accurate and updated database of all targeted customers and accounts.
- Identifying and capitalizing on business opportunities within the territory.
- Working closely with the Regional Sales Manager and National Sales Manager to maximize business growth opportunities.
- Monitoring competitor activities and providing relevant market intelligence.
- Ensuring timely and accurate territory reporting and administration.
- Reporting adverse events, medical information queries, and product technical complaints in accordance with internal pharmacovigilance and quality processes.
- Adhering to all company policies, ethical standards, and compliance requirements. What We're Looking For
- A thorough understanding of the South African Private Pharmaceutical Industry and healthcare environment.
- Experience in generic pharmaceutical sales is highly desirable; the candidate must demonstrate exceptional commercial acumen and a solid understanding of the current OTC & generic pharmacy environment.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate product information and influence target audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve and exceed sales targets.
- Strong commercial acumen and business development capabilities.
- Ability to efficiently manage resources and budgets within company guidelines.
- Good understanding of pharmaceutical sales and marketing principles.
- Ability to quickly learn and effectively communicate product and disease-area knowledge.
- Strong planning, organizational, and territory management skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.