Overview
Medical Sales Representative ( JHB South ) – Abbott
Job location : Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Working at Abbo 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.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Johannesburg location in the Nutrition Division. In this division our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, Glucerna and ZonePerfect – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
The role Medical Sales Representative will look after the Johannesburg South area with a possible country trip (to be confirmed on business needs), responsible for promoting and / or selling the organization’s products across multiple or non-specified channels in a designated territory by contacting specialists, physicians, dieticians, nurses and pharmacies.
What You’ll Do
- Build and maintain relationships with key customers in the territory – including Oncologists, Pediatricians, Dieticians, Intensivists, Pharmacists, clinic and hospital nurses, private and state hospital customers.
- Design and implement strategies to achieve sales goals and targets in the territory.
- Drive market share, volume growth, and sales targets by engaging with healthcare professionals and institutions.
- Meet customer call rate, days in field, coverage and frequency KPIs monthly.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with the customer base.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
- Attend trade displays and presentations, including after-hours and weekends as needed.
- Participate in sales meetings, territory business reviews and conferences.
- Manage monthly expenditure in line with company guidelines.
- Arrange monthly scientific meetings with private and state customers.
- Ensure compliance with the company Code of Conduct at all times.
Qualifications And Expertise
Tertiary Qualification in Dietetics, medical or health sciences essential. Qualifications will be verified by Abbott.Minimum of 3 years of sales experience in the healthcare industry, with a preference for experience in adult and pediatric ICU, oncology, high care wards, and / or state facilities.Strong knowledge of the Johannesburg South area.Previous experience in nutritional products is a plus.Excellent communication skills and self-motivation.Strong business planning acumen.Assertive, proactive, and enthusiastic.Valid driver’s license – 3 years or more.Employment Details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Healthcare / Medical SalesIndustries : Hospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Abbott by 2x
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