Education:A university degree (preferably in science, medical or paramedical field, FMCG).
Experience:3 years proven experience in pharmaceutical sales or a related field, with a strong understanding of pharmacy operations and FMCG.
Skills:Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; ability to build rapport with clients.
Self-Motivated:Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently to achieve sales goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales and Promotion:Actively promote and sell the client’s pharmaceutical products to pharmacies, achieving sales targets and objectives.
Relationship Management:Build and maintain strong relationships within the pharmacy channel to maximize business opportunities and grow the business.
Market Research:Conduct market analysis to identify potential clients and understand the competitive landscape, adapting strategies as necessary.
Product Expertise:Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the client’s product portfolio, including indications, contraindications, and clinical data, to provide accurate information to clients. Detail pharmacists and pharmacy assistants and train staff in-store during planned Lunch & Learn sessions (6 per month).
Training and Support:Offer training and support to pharmacy staff on product usage, benefits, and compliance with regulations.
Coordination:Co-ordinate the efforts of assigned 3rd Party merchandising agents.
Reporting:Prepare and submit regular reports on sales activities, market trends, and client feedback to management.
Negotiation:Negotiate the order to meet demand and expected off-take and pull through of stock and negotiate adequate share of shelf (SoS), forward share (in line with market share) to drive consumption.
Compliance:Ensure compliance with customer relationship management tool.