Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION



About AbbottAbbott 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 AbbottAt 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 recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.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: The role for Medical Sales Rep would be based in Capetown, looking after the SOuthern Suberbs for the Established PharmaceuticalDivision where we are committed to bringing the benefits of our trusted medicines to more people in the world's fastest-growing countries. Our broad portfolio of high-quality and differentiated brandedgeneric medicines reaches across multiple therapeutic areas including gastroenterology, women's health, cardiometabolic, pain management/central nervous system, and respiratoryWhat you will do: o Design appropriate strategy to achieve sales goals and targets in assigned territoryo Achievement of sales, market share and growth objectives in the region;o Maintain high customer call rate, strike rate and territory coverage target;o Compile and update sales operating plan for region;o Identify new business opportunities;o Arrange and run CME events;o Establish and maintain KOL relationships in the areao Attend all relevant trade conferences as required;o Attend cycle meetings and conferences;o Must complete country trip and day trips in the areaMinimum Skills RequiredEmployee NameDepartment EPDQualifications: A Degree in Biochemistry OR pharmaceutical Sciences OR Human Physiology OR Marketing is essential.Experience Requiredo Minimum of 2-3 years' experience doctor detailing is essential.o Experiences having dealt with Gyneas, GPs AND Specialists in the following disciplines in the SouthernSuburbs of Cape Town will be an advantage : Cardiovascular/Diabetes, Aneasthesia and Womens Health .o Strong sales track record and sound organizational skillso Knowledge and relationships with key stake holders in region will be an advantageo Established KOL relationships and specialist relationships an advantageo Good communicator and self-motivatedo Business planning acumen and ability.o Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Power Point).Must have own vehicle and a valid driver's license