Junior Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - JHB North

Pharmacist & Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with Pharmacists.

Act as the primary point of contact for pharmacists, ensuring they have access to the right experts and resources.

Facilitate face-to-face and virtual meetings between pharmacists and Snr Reps

Proactively follow up on pharmacist queries and ensure timely responses.

Keep stakeholders informed about key events, congresses, and industry updates.

Pharmacy Engagement & Training

Develop and implement pharmacy engagement strategies to enhance product knowledge and patient support.

Conduct training sessions for pharmacy staff, ensuring they are well-equipped with product and treatment insights.

Provide ongoing support to pharmacy teams and addressing queries.

Collaborate with sales and medical teams (MPL) to ensure alignment between pharmacist training and business objectives.

Event Coordination & Logistics

Organize and manage small-scale events, webinars, and knowledge-sharing sessions for pharmacists.

Coordinate schedules for in-person and virtual engagements, ensuring smooth execution.

Work closely with marketing, medical, and sales teams to align event messaging with business objectives.

Communication & Relationship Management

Maintain an ongoing dialogue with pharmacists to understand their needs and provide solutions.

Ensure that all engagement activities deliver value to stakeholders and the company.

Gather feedback from stakeholders to enhance engagement and training strategies.

Collaborate with internal teams to optimize outreach efforts and ensure alignment.

Database & Process Optimization

Maintain accurate records of pharmacist interactions, events, and engagement activities.

Assist in refining the pharmacy engagement database to enhance targeting and outreach.

Support in updating engagement plans as new team members join, and strategies evolve.

Qualifications and Skills

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, Communications or a related field an advantage

Experience in pharmaceutical sales, marketing, training, or stakeholder management a plus

Skills & Competencies

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills - ability to engage with pharmacists and stakeholders effectively.

Excellent communication and organizational skills - ability to coordinate multiple interactions and follow up proactively.

Experience in pharmacy training and engagement - ability to educate and support pharmacy teams.

Event coordination experience - managing logistics, invitations, and execution.

Proactive and detail-oriented - ability to track engagement activities and refine strategies.

Ability to work cross-functionally with medical, sales, and marketing teams.

Tech-savvy - comfortable with digital communication tools and virtual event platforms.