Medical Sales Representative - EAST RAND (… at Abbott · Johannesb…

Medical Sales Representative - EAST RAND ( FIXED- TERM CONTRACT ) Location: South Africa - Johannesburg JOB DESCRIPTION: Sales Representative– ( Johannesburg East ) ( FTC ) 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 Abbott 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. 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 This position works out of our Roodepoort Offices, Abbott Place in the Established Pharmaceutical Division 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 branded generic medicines reaches across multiple therapeutic areas including gastroenterology, women's health, cardiometabolic, pain management/central nervous system, and respiratory What You’ll Do Design appropriate strategy to achieve sales goals and targets in assigned territory Achievement of sales, market share and growth objectives in the region; Maintain high customer call rate, strike rate and territory coverage target; Compile and update sales operating plan for region; Identify new business opportunities; Arrange and run CME events; Establish and maintain KOL relationships in the area Attend all relevant trade conferences as required; Attend cycle meetings and conferences; Must complete country trip and day trips in the area QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERTISE: Education: A Degree in Biochemistry OR  pharmaceutical Sciences OR Human Physiology OR Marketing OR Related is Essential. Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years experiencedoctor detailingis essential. Experiences having dealt with GPs AND Specialists (Doctor detailing) the following disciplines in theEast Randarea is essential : with strong experience in Gastro and/OR Respiratory is an advantage Strong sales track record and sound organizational skills Knowledge and relationships with key stake holders in region will be an advantage Established KOL relationships and specialist relationships an advantage Good communicator and self-motivated Business planningacumen and ability. Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Power Point). Apply Now Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us atwww.abbott.com, on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/Abbottand on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Sales Force DIVISION: EPD Established Pharma LOCATION: South Africa > Johannesburg : Abbott Place ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 50 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable