General Information

Job Advert Title
Specialist, Sales - South Africa
Location
South Africa
Function/Business Area
Sales & Account Development
Department
Sales Department 2
Employment Class
Permanent

Description

Specialist, Sales - South Africa

About Astellas:

At Astellas we can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.

Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It’s a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.

Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners.

Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.

Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.

We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership.

Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit.

The Opportunity:

As the Sales Specialist, you will report directly to the Sales Lead and be responsible for regional sales achievement in the Western Cape region of South Africa managing products for Nephrology and Transplant. The territory includes Cape Town and its surrounding area, as well as the Garden Route.

Key Activities:

  • Executing effective sales strategy.
  • Conducting frequent and high-quality analysis of territory.
  • Managing customer interactions in line with regional planning to ensure high-impact sales calls.
  • Maintaining superior product and disease knowledge.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams when required.
  • Conducting all activities in an ethical and compliant manner.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

  • Proven experience in pharmaceutical sales having worked with a global pharmaceutical organization in South Africa.
  • Good written & verbal communication skills
  • Collaborative & Proactive in nature.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Valid Code 8 driver's license.

Preferred Experience:

  • Knowledge and experience in transplant and renal would be highly desirable.

Education:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Additional Information:

  • This is a permanent, full-time position.
  • Candidates should be based in Cape Town, South Africa.
  • This position is field based in Cape Town, South Africa with travel to Johannesburg office 2 – 3 times a year. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs.

What We Offer:

  • A challenging and diversified job in an international setting.
  • Opportunity and support for continuous development.
  • Inspiring work climate.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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