Permanent - Merchandiser Specialist/Junior Pharmacy Sales Representative - Cape Town - South Africa

Junior level position

Reporting to Regional Sales Manager (Cape Town)

Job Purpose:

To call on Pharmacies and promote and Category manage Adcock Ingram OTC Business Unit Products. Position requires a highly motivated and results driven pharmaceutical merchandiser to join the team

Key Job Outputs:

You will be responsible for optimizing product visibility and space allocation within pharmacies to drive sales

Previous experience or understanding in retail and marketing will be an advantage

Develop and maintain excellent relationships with Key opinion Leaders and Key Customers

To identify opportunities in the market for new products and new growth areas for the business

Successfully implement sales and marketing strategies

Analysis of regional sales, competitor and market data, then help develop strategies and action plans to maximise sales potential in the respective area

To respond adequately and professionally to customer complaints and queries

Must be prepared to travel.

Required Learning:

Grade 12

A tertiary qualification in Commerce and/or Science will be an advantage

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry

Knowledge of and experience in Independent and Corporate Pharmacy

Proven record in self-medication and FMCG markets

Computer literacy: MS Office (proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)

A valid driver’s licence and must have access to a vehicle.

We are seeking a highly motivated and results driven pharmaceutical merchandiser to join our team

Core Competencies:

Timeous execution of strategic priorities

Strong customer service orientation

Sound understanding of business principles and processes

Attention to detail and selling skills and demonstrating sound negotiation skills

Exhibit problem solving and decision-making skills

Financial Acumen and relevant analysis

Knowledge of industry trends, competitor and market dynamics

Ability to analyse information

Self-starter, highly motivated, entrepreneurial and able to work in a team and also independently

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to negotiate with pharmacists to secure prime product placement and visibility in store.

Have a creative flair to design and maintain engaging product displays with attention to detail as well as merchandising shelves.