Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
We are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversi?ed by geography, product and manufacturing capability.
Aspen is a dynamic organization built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At Aspen, not only do we source for the best talent, but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.
The Group's key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9100 employees at 69 established offices in over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines.
OBJECTIVE OF ROLE
The Specialty Sales Representative acts as the primary customer contact and is responsible for implementing marketing strategy and promoting Aspen products as led by the Regional Sales manager, to meet specified sales targets through a customer centric approach
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Achieve sales targets (Sales vs budget)

• Constant monitoring and driving sales from customers, scripting from doctors and sales from pharmacies in order to meet set targets. Sales are driven to be at customer level by affective scientific detailing and use of marketing material

Plan - Pre-call planning on Veeva on weekly basis * To be done weekly on Veeva and daily prior to the customer call. This will ensure that you are prepared for the call. If you have a manager working with you for the day, your pre-call planner must be emailed to the relevant manager, the evening before. Review the available data (Impact Rx, Shortfall reports, SSD, Swift, Power BI, etc).
Achieve Call Rate and CPA objectives * See the required number of customers daily to achieve call rate and at the correct frequency to achieve call plan adherence.
Capture daily calls and activities on Veeva * Synch to be done twice a day, or as specified by the business. Final Synch to be done after the last call for each day.
Conduct Doctor or pharmacy activities in line with compliance and regulatory standards * Complete the required number of pharmacy training and Doctor/pharmacy Meetings as required per business and territory requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Matric
• Tertiary qualification in Bio Science, Chemistry or related fields

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 to 3 years proven track record in the Specialty/Hospital Pharmaceutical sales environment
• Experience in the Diabetes market necessary
• Current relationships with HCPs in territory an advantage

SOFT SKILLS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Effective scheduling and attending appointments and activities with healthcare practitioners (Doctors, Nurses & Pharmacies etc) to influence sales and meet sales targets.
• Implementing strategies to drive sales and growth in territory
• Maintain a solid working relationship with customers and colleagues.
• Territory and customer analysis to identify gaps and opportunities to be acted upon.
• Analytical and Interpretation skills - Being able to analyse Aspen in house data and external data sources
• Clear communication skills both verbally and written.
• Strong capabilities in logical reasoning to address and resolve queries, issues and objection handling
• Influencing and negotiation skills.
• Forward thinker with the ability to work independently as well as to work as a team player.
• Good administrative skills to ensure that tasks are completed accurately and timeously.
• Driven individual who is a self-starter and able to solve problems and gathers insights to feed back to the business.
• Active listening skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Numerate, analytical, high attention to detail, able to prioritize.
• Execution and understanding of set budgets

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED
The applicant must be proficient in the various applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) within the Microsoft Office bundle.
DRIVERS LICENCE
The successful candidate must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel as per the expectations of the role.
FEEDBACK
Please note that if you have not heard from the Human Capital department within 30 days of this advert closing, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.
INTERNAL APPLICATIONS
Internal Applications must be completed using an Aspen mailing address after applicants have had informed their direct line managers of their application for this specific role.
Aspen is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups through a fair recruitment and selection process in line with Aspen's Transformation Agenda.

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