Medical / Pharmaceutical Sales Rep (WC)

Medical / Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Employment type: Independent contractor

Location: Western Cape (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 (Western Cape).

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

• 2–5 years 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 Western Cape

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