Sales Representative: Women’s Health East Rand (JHB North) at Aspen Pharma Group

• Aspen is a dynamic organization built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At Aspen, not only do we source for the best talent, but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.
• The Group’s key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9 100 employees at 69 established offices in over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines.

OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

• To act as a representative of Aspen Pharmacare at GP’s, and relevant Specialists – detailing extensively within the Women’s Health and Iron Deficiency/Iron Deficiency arena.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Achieve and exceed set sales targets and market share objectives.

• To drive and generate sales on the Women’s Health and ID/IDA product basket in the territory.
• To effectively manage the regional territory by means of planning, territory analysis, customer targeting and call coverage of identified customer base, and host formal Scientific Meetings to enhance patient care.
• Effective implementation of sales and marketing strategies
• Providing ongoing customer support and training.
• Effective territory expense management and control.

Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Matric
• Drivers license
• Minimum 2 - 5 years Detail Sales Experience.
• Nursing experience will be advantageous

SKILLS & COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Product knowledge on both Aspen and Competitor Iron and Women’s health products
• Effective territory management.
• Knowledge of basic financial calculations
• Ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external customers
• Administration skills – ability to comply with the required administration standards associated with this position.
• Ability to work under pressure, to set priorities and to demonstrate time management skills.
• Creativity and Flexibility – the ability to work in a changing environment and to adapt to different situations, being able to travel for Country Trips and being able to initiate and drive after hours Scientific Meetings.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships (mutual trust and respect) with customers and other stakeholders.
• Network with regional Teams

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED

• The applicant must be proficient in the various applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) within the Microsoft Office bun