Job Description

: CPD Sales & Sponsorship Consultant

Organisation: Positive Impact

Location: South Africa (remote)

Reports to: Director, Positive Impact

10% Commission on sales

About Us

Positive Impact is a leading provider of SAPC-accredited, evidence-based CPD programs for pharmacists across South Africa. Our CPD activities are designed to support professional growth, ensure compliance with SAPC requirements, and improve patient outcomes. We have a strong national reach, with:

A database of 9,900+ pharmacists. 1,000 average enrolments per course, with 95% completion rates and 83% repeat participation. National recognition for quality, relevance, and impact .
Role Purpose

The CPD Sales & Sponsorship Consultant will be responsible for securing corporate sponsorships from pharmaceutical and healthcare companies to support our CPD programs. This role requires a balance of strategic sales skills, healthcare industry knowledge, and relationship-building abilities.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, prospect, and engage pharmaceutical companies whose therapeutic portfolios align with our CPD topics (e.g., diabetes, oncology, CNS, respiratory, dermatology). Present sponsorship proposals and tailor pitches to highlight ROI, brand visibility, and CSR value. Negotiate sponsorship agreements (average R85,000 per module) and manage end-to-end sales cycle. Maintain accurate records of leads, pipelines, and conversions. Provide feedback on the sponsor's needs to shape future CPD topics.
Key Requirements

Proven sales experience (healthcare, pharmaceutical) Strong understanding of the South African pharmaceutical landscape. Ability to confidently communicate with marketing, product, brand managers, and other corporate executives. Excellent presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Self-motivated, target-driven, with the ability to work independently. Tertiary qualification in business, marketing, or health sciences (advantageous).
What We Offer

Opportunity to work with a leading CPD provider in South Africa. Access to a high-value sponsorship product with proven ROI for pharma partners. Supportive team and strong existing industry credibility. Commission structure tied to a secured sponsorship.
Ideal Candidate

This role is ideal for someone who:

Can confidently answer: "Why should a pharma company sponsor CPD rather than traditional marketing?"*
Understands that CPD sponsorship is about thought leadership, brand alignment, and CSR, not product promotion. Thrives in building long-term partnerships that benefit both pharmacists and healthcare companies.
Job Type: Temp to perm
Contract length: 3 months

Work Location: Remote