Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Medical Sales Representative: Detailing Doctors and Pharmacies (Hybrid) - Mbombela and surrounding areas.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of the Mpumalanga province, in the Mbombel area within our Established Pharmaceutical Division where we are committed to bringing the benefits of our trusted medicines to more people in the worlds fastest-growing countries. Our broad portfolio of high-quality and differentiated branded generic medicines reaches across multiple therapeutic areas including gastroenterology, women's health, cardiometabolic, pain management/central nervous system, and respiratory.

What Youll Do

Achievement of sales, market share and growth objectives in the region.

Design appropriate strategy to achieve sales goals and targets in assigned territory.

Maintain satisfactory customer call rate, strike rate and territory coverage.

Compile and update sales operating plan for region.

Identify new business opportunities.

Arrange and run CME events, Roundtables and business activities.

Attend trade displays and presentations.

Attend cycle meetings and conferences.

Complete country trip and day trips.

Required Qualifications

A Degree in Biochemistry, pharmaceutical Sciences, Human Physiology, Marketing OR Related is Essential.

A commercial qualification would be beneficial.

A minimum of 2 years; experience have detailed to Specialists and GP's

Experience in Cardiovascular, CNS, Antibiotics and Gastro and and/or related pharmaceutical sales will be an advantage.

Established relationships with HCPs and Pharmacies in the territory will be an advantage.

Strong sales track record and sound organizational skills

Preferred Qualification

Problem Solving skills and team orientated.

Integrity, initiative and adaptability

Understanding of data sources, CRM, Repwise, etc.

Good communicator and self-motivated,

Business planning acumen and ability.

Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Power Point)

Compliance with company Code of Conduct.

Apply Now

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Sales Force

DIVISION: EPD Established Pharma

LOCATION: South Africa : Remote

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Yes, 75 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

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