Medical / Pharmaceutical Sales Rep (KZN)

Medical / Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Employment type: Independent contractor

Location: KwaZulu-Natal (Remote, with regular travel)

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and growing pharmaceutical and healthcare organisation that partners with leading international manufacturers to deliver high-quality, ethical, and innovative medical products. Operating within regulated healthcare environments, the company is committed to improving patient outcomes through trusted, long-term relationships with healthcare professionals.

Role Overview

The Medical / Pharmaceutical Sales Representative will be responsible for promoting and selling a portfolio of pharmaceutical and healthcare products within an assigned territory (KZN).

This field-based role focuses on building strong professional relationships with healthcare providers, driving product uptake, and achieving agreed sales targets — while maintaining strict compliance with industry regulations and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and detail pharmaceutical and healthcare products to doctors, pharmacists, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare professionals

• Develop and implement effective territory plans to meet and exceed sales targets

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key customers and decision-makers

• Provide accurate, compliant product information and clinical education

• Identify new business opportunities and grow market share within the territory

• Monitor competitor activity, market trends, and customer feedback

• Attend medical congresses, product launches, and training sessions as required

• Maintain accurate sales reports, forecasts, and CRM records

• Ensure full compliance with ethical, regulatory, and company standards

Qualifications & Experience

• proven experience in pharmaceutical, medical, or healthcare sales

• Consistent track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets

• Solid understanding of the pharmaceutical sales environment and healthcare market dynamics

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

• Strong relationship-building and influencing ability

• Self-motivated and results-driven, with the ability to work independently

• Strong planning, organisational, and time-management skills

• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct

• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems

Requirements

• Valid drivers license (essential)

• Own reliable vehicle

• Willingness to travel regularly within KwaZulu-Natal

Whats on Offer

• Competitive pay

• Fuel allowance / fuel card provided

• APPROVED company-related hotel accommodation expenses will be covered

• Opportunity to join a reputable and growing pharmaceutical organisation