Position Title: Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Employer: Halicare Trading One Member PLC
Employment: Full-Time | Permanent
Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Posted date: 6 months ago
Deadline: Submission date is over
About Halicare Trading One Member PLC
Halicare Trading One Member PLC is a fast-growing pharmaceutical importer and distributor committed to delivering high-quality medicines and healthcare solutions across Ethiopia. We strive to improve patient well-being by partnering with healthcare professionals, institutions, and communities.
Role Summary
The Pharmaceutical Sales Representative is responsible for promoting and selling the company’s pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals, pharmacies, and hospitals. The role requires:
- Building strong customer relationships
- Identifying sales opportunities
- Ensuring the achievement of sales targets
Key Responsibilities
- Promote and detail Halicare’s pharmaceutical products to doctors, pharmacists, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with healthcare providers and key accounts by providing excellent after-sales service.
- Execute daily sales visits and maintain a structured call cycle in assigned territories.
- Monitor competitor activities and market trends, and provide feedback to management.
- Organize product presentations, demonstrations, and promotional events such as conferences and group events for medical professionals.
- Research market assessment and analysis including competitors’ products, pricing, and market success.
- Schedule meetings with potential and existing customers, including doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Regularly attend industry events, training, company meetings, briefings, and educational workshops.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards in all promotional activities.
- Collect orders, promptly submit purchase orders to the relevant department, follow up on deliveries, and ensure timely payments from customers.
- Collaborate with the sales and marketing team to implement strategies that drive business growth.
- Submit timely plans and reports on sales activities, customer feedback, and territory performance.
- Work with cross-functional teams to plan and execute sales and marketing activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Sales Achievement: Attainment of monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
- Customer Coverage: Number of healthcare professionals and accounts visited per week/month.
- Territory Growth: Increase in market share and revenue within assigned territory.
- Customer Relationship Management: Strength and consistency of client relationships and satisfaction.
- Reporting Accuracy & Timeliness: Submission of sales reports, call logs, and competitor insights on schedule.
- Compliance: Adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical promotion practices.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
- More than 5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical sales or healthcare industry (preferred) with a proven sales record.
- Sound knowledge of medical terminology and legislation.
- Excellent organizational and consultative sales skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills with strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to build rapport with healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently.
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Valid driver's license is an added advantage.
Reporting Line
Directly reports to Sales Supervisor. Works closely with Marketing, Distribution, and Customer Service teams.
