Sales Representative at UPD

UPD is looking to recruit a permanent Sales Representative required for Hospitals (Life, MediClinic and NetCare), doctors and other key customers in the Cape Town. The role will be based in Bloemfontein and will report to the Sales Manager.

Job Purpose:

• To build and maintain customer relationships and actively promote the company to increase sales.

Job Objectives:

• Responsible for the achievement of Sales targets in Independent Parmarcies, Hospital Channels & Dispensing Doctors Channels, Independent Pharmacies and Link Pharmacies
• Compiling and submission of activity and result reports
• Identifying industry trends and competitive behavior
• Identifying potential business risks
• Expedite and resolve customer complaints
• Present and promote Pharmaceutical products in line with Supplier needs
• Ability to travel on a monthly basis

Job Qualifications / Experience

• B.Com, BSC Nursing would be an advantage or similar
• 2+ years experience in a pharmacetica l/ logistic environment (Essential)
• Valid drivers licence
• Knowledge of the channels mentioned and Life and Mediclinic / Netcare Hospitals

Job Skills, Abilities and Related Knowledge:

• Excellent selling skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical
• Ability to meet Sales Targets
• Territory Management
• Negotiation skills
• Self-confidence
• Product knowledge
• Presentation skills
• Client relationships and customer service
• Proficient in Microsoft Office - specifically Excel
• Financial Acumen

Essential Competencies:

• Persuading and Influencing
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations 
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Planning and organizing
• Representing and Selling
• Writing and Reporting