A bachelor's degree or diploma is often required:
For medical or pharma-focused roles, degrees in pharmacy or life sciences are frequently preferred
Communication & Interpersonal Abilities: Crucial for engaging healthcare professionals effectively.
Sales Strengths: Competency in consultative selling, negotiation, objection handling, and closing deals
Product & Market Knowledge: Being familiar with healthcare products, medical terminology, and industry trends goes a long way.
Technical & CRM Skills: Comfort with Microsoft Office, CRM tools, and MIS platforms is often required
Self-driven & Target-Oriented: Traits like adaptability, time management, and initiative are commonly highlighted.
Travel Readiness: Availability for field travel—often regionally or across multiple territories—is expected
Supporting senior sales staff in client engagement and product presentations.
Conducting in-person visits to doctors, chemists, clinics, or distributors for lead generation and relationship building.
Performing market research and analyzing competitor activity to inform sales strategies.
Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
Proactively follow up on leads and inquiries to convert them into sales opportunities.
Identify new prospects through targeted research, strategic networking, and effective outreach.
Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve revenue targets.
Maintain detailed records of sales activity and customer interactions.