Permanent
Backstore Sales Rep
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About this role
Medical - Pharmacist
Eastern Cape
FULL TIME
Job Summary
A well-established player in the healthcare and pharmaceutical distribution sector is looking for a Backshop Sales Representative to join their team. This role is focused on building strong relationships with independent pharmacies and dispensing doctors — not corporate retail.
What you’ll be doing
* Call on independent pharmacies and dispensing doctors
* Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
* Promote and sell a range of prescription and over-the-counter products
* Drive consistent sales growth within your territory
* Educate clients on product benefits and usage
* Identify opportunities to expand product uptake
* Manage your territory effectively and independently
What we’re looking for
* Proven experience in pharmaceutical sales (backshop / independent channel)
* Minimum ±1 year successful track record in a similar role
* Strong understanding of pharma products and sales cycles
* Experience dealing with independent practices (non-corporate) is essential
* Candidates with strong product knowledge but limited experience may be considered
Key traits for success
* Confident, energetic and self-driven
* Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
* Professional, credible and persuasive
* Able to work independently and manage a territory
* Target-driven with a commercial mindset
What’s on offer
* Competitive salary package
* Fuel support and travel reimbursement
* Strong commission structure with uncapped earning potential
Why this role?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established healthcare business with a strong footprint across Southern Africa, offering exposure to a broad product portfolio and a market that values trusted relationships over transactional selling.
If you know how to influence, build trust and drive script —
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