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Novo Nordisk
Sales Representative: GLP-1 Obesity
Johannesburg
September 13, 2024
Sales Representative: GLP-1 Obesity
Category: Sales
Location:Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA
Are you passionate about sales and making a difference in the healthcare industry? We are looking for a Sales Representative to join our Obesity team at Novo Nordisk South Africa. If you are driven, goal-oriented, and ready to take on a new challenge, read on and apply today for a life-changing career.
This position will be based in Johannesburg (North territory), South Africa under the Obesity Business Unit. You will directly report to the Field Sales Manager.
The Position
As a Sales Representative for Obesity at Novo Nordisk, you will be responsible to build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare professionals and key decision-makers in the Obesity field.
Your main accountabilities will be:
- Promote and sell our obesity products to healthcare providers, ensuring they have the information and resources they need to make informed decisions
- Develop and execute strategic territory plans to achieve sales targets and drive business growth
- Stay up to date with the latest developments in the obesity field and provide feedback to internal teams to support product improvement and innovation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of sales strategies and initiatives
Qualifications
As a Sales Representative in Obesity, you need to be a registered dietitian or have a dietician degree but not compulsory. You can also have a Bachelor’s degree in Life Science or any other relevant field.
To be successful in this role:
- Strong knowledge of the obesity market, including key competitors and industry trends
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapid and establish trust with healthcare professionals
- Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
- You have a pro-active approach and innovative way of working
- Ability to work independently and manage territory effectively
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within the assigned territory
- Fluency in English
About the Department
The Obesity team is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. With a dedicated focus on obesity products, we are committed to improving the lives of patients with obesity. Our team is passionate, collaborative, and driven to make a difference. We work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, where innovation and teamwork are valued. Join us and contribute to our mission of defeating serious chronic diseases.
Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.
Contact
Please click on "apply now" to submit your resume in English.
Deadline
Please apply no later than 22 September 2024
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.
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