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Medical Sales Representative (Diabetes & Respiratory) KZN

AstraZenecaDurban, ZA

11 days ago

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Job title : Medical Sales Representative (Diabetes & Respiratory) KZN

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Deadline : October 18, 2025

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What you’ll do

Successful implementation of sales strategy for Diabetes and Respiratory portfolio to meet agreed sales targets, within individual territory while complying with AstraZeneca values and applying control measures on operational cost. We are looking for an experienced Medical Sales Representative that will rise to the challenges, exceed expectations, and contribute towards elevating the team’s contribution to the next level.

Typical Accountabilities

Engage with speciality healthcare professionals in dialogue about approved indications and product efficacy / safety profiles to support on-label prescribing for appropriate patients.

Work with Sales Manager to develop a local strategy and business plan to meet or exceed sales and call execution goals in territory.

Drive sales performance and ensure sales forecasts and assigned budgets meet or exceed therapeutic and territory expectations.

Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of market, demographic, and managed markets information relative to assigned sales territory.

Comply with all regulations regarding interactions with healthcare professionals, distribution of samples, etc.

Successfully complete all training requirements, including product examinations.

Job Description Summary

Sales Achievement / Impact

Effectively implement sales strategy and tactics, plan of action (POA) in accordance with company policies

Conduct analysis of market / competitors to identify territory business opportunities

Strategy Execution

Incumbent must effectively and optimally, manage your sales territory and to maximize the number of calls on target customers.

Initiate and implement value-added programmes in the territory and the province through :

Developing and implementing a quarterly territory planner

Analyzing all the local data e.g. Demand sales, script and call report system data, on receipt of that individual data.

Maintaining an up-to-date customer data base

Develop territory Business Plan based on POA and allocate resources (e.g. call activities, budget), for optimal output.

Monitor territory business plan to ensure resources are directed to customer of greatest potential

Participate in promotional activity programmes to increase product awareness in the market

Update territory customer segmentation classification, database and call records continuously

Deliver key promotional messages within approved detail aids and in line with POA

Build trust and credibility with customers by demonstrating professionalism acting within the business code of ethics

Submit monthly reports commenting on deviations from Business Plan and intended actions to align performance with objectives

Ensure punctual delivery of reports / daily synchronisation

Maintain highest ethical standards and work in a spirit of AstraZeneca Code of Conduct, following rules & norms set by corporate policies

Ensure that all conducted activities are done in accordance with local legislation and corporate standards.

Timely report (as per respective procedures) : health / environment / well-being related accidents; adverse events that you became aware about; change in status of your Conflict of Interest.

If this sounds appealing, please read on to understand the experience and skills we’re looking for…

ESSENTIAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Completed Degree in the Life Sciences (Human Health and Physiology)

3yrs plus experience, as a Sales Representative within the Pharmaceutical environment.

Previous experience and knowledge of the area and customers in a multinational organisation

Proven sales and customer success record

Territory knowledge & trustful relationships with key speciality HCP’s

Strong analytical ability

Strong presentation skills

Excellent communication skills : clear and concise messaging

High learning ability (incl. complex theory / science),

Ability to work closely in collaboration with cross functional business areas.

Valid driver’s license

Computer Knowledge (at least Intermediate)

Team Player

Integrity and assertiveness

Organised

Results orientated

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