Product Specialist - Pharmaceutical Industry - Western Cape & Southern Cape

Recruiter:

Express Employment Professionals Midrand

Job Ref:

MR000572/TBDW

Date posted:

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Job Title: Product Specialist - Pharmaceutical Industry
Location: Western Cape & Southern Cape
Remuneration: Depending on qualifications and work experience

Our client is looking for a Product Specialist with work experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
This role will be based in the Western Cape, the regions that will be covered will be the Western Cape & the Southern Cape.

We are looking for experience in sales and marketing activities within the Sales Reporting Territory (SRA), namely the Western Cape & Southern Cape.

With experience in sales and marketing activities, meeting, selling, and marketing to medical specialists, Nurses and Hospital Units, and Hospital Pharmacies.

Required qualifications and working knowledge:

Completed Matric and a relevant Sales, Marketing, Business, or Pharmaceutical Degree.
Three or four years of related experience in a similar position in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
To promote the Company’s and Product trademarks and brands.
To achieve a sufficient level of product knowledge. (Pass rate for tests is >80%).
Responsible for sales and marketing activities in Sales Reporting Territory (SRA), namely Western Cape & Southern Cape as indicated by your target list, or any other SRA as agreed with you.
To complete a minimum of 8-10 customer calls per day (in the ratio of 3-4 medical specialist calls per day, plus 2-3 Nurses and Hospital Units calls per day, plus additional Hospital Pharmacy calls).
To implement the marketing and sales strategies as indicated by the Company.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc).
Valid driver’s license with own vehicle.

POSITION INFO:
Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for all product training and education related to HCP's, Nurses, Pharmacists and Patients. Responsible for weekly and monthly sales performance reports, competitor activity reports, expense reports, claims, and any other administration as requested by the Business Unit Manager. Keep business expenses within Company requirements. To attend Congresses, CME Meetings, and related marketing activities as indicated by the Company. To secure and maintain sound business relationships with all customers and key accounts. To manage the affairs of the Company in all aspects, acting in the best interest of the business, and to comply with relevant acts, legal demands, ethical standards, and company Policies. To manage the stock levels on behalf of and for customers. To support the Section 21 \"Named Patient Business\" on a hospital-level service if required by the Company. Achieve Sales Targets.

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