Medical Sales Representative is also known as Medical Representative and Territory Sales Executive.
Brief Job Description: The Medical Sales Representative is a key link between pharmaceutical companies and healthcare professionals. He/she is responsible for contacting potential customers such as primary care centres, hospitals and pharmacies, identifying their needs, convincing them that the products (medicines or medical devices) of his/her company can best satisfy their needs; closing the sale according to the terms and conditions; and providing an aftersales service.
Personal Attributes: The individual should have good knowledge of the Pharmaceuticals sector (industry/subjects). He/ she should have excellent sales and negotiation skills and should demonstrate the ability to understand and present technical data about the medicine or medical device. He/she should demonstrate adaptability for coping with frequent changes in products and healthcare system and should be flexible to travel on a frequent basis. He should be well turned out and must have excellent communication skills.
NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS (Nos.)
♦ MANAGE THE OPERATIONS OF A SECURITY UNIT
♦ ORGANISE TRAINING OF A SECURITY UNIT
♦ ADMINISTER A SECURITY UNIT
♦ MANAGE SECURITY OPERATIONS IN DIFFERENT DEPLOYMENT CONTEXTS
♦ HANDLE EMERGENCIES AND SECURITY INCIDENTS
♦ REDUCE RISKS TO HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE
♦ MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
♦ CONFORM TO LEGAL REQUIREMENTS WHILE UNDERTAKING SECURITY OPERATIONS