Sales Executive

Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company which develops, produces and sells Health & Medical, Consumer Tissue and Professional Hygiene products and solutions and has a strong global presence.

We are looking for a Sales Executive to join our Sales team based in Johannesburg, South Africa. We are looking for someone who is customer focused with excellent Account Management, engagement, negotiation and execution skills. Someone who is passionate about what they do and has the ability to add value and walk the path in growing our business with us!

About the Role

The Sales Executive will be part of a dynamic Sales team and will be responsible for the sales, promotions and launches of Essity products within the wholesaler, distributor, independent & retail pharmacy, physiotherapy, and institution space. The incumbent will be responsible for building and growing our Health and Medical Solution brands. This role will report directly to the Sales Manager.

We’re looking for people who embody our values, who are not afraid to challenge, innovate, build strong brand leverage and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk. 

What You Will Do

• Responsible for sales activities within the territory to achieve business objectives;

• Market awareness and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, growth hurdles and competitor activities;  

• Effectively plan and execute sales calls (face-to-face and virtual);

• Attain and exceed sales targets;

• Ensure customers education and information of the brand and product ranges;

• Roll out training sessions with customers to ensure correct product application;

• Responsible to handle pricing discussions and negotiations;

• Prompt delivery on sales agreements and customer orders;

• Regularly communicate with internal stakeholder to ensure customer satisfaction and order fulfillment;

• Responsible for administrative task, planning, reporting, presenting sales analysis & reviews, placing of orders and follow up on marketing activities.

Who You Are

• Must have a matric and preferably further qualification in Sales or Sales & Marketing;

• 3-5 years' medical Sales experience within in Pharmaceutical or FMCG medical industry;

• Excellent computer skills - Microsoft package experience is essential with CRM knowledge;

• Must be an excellent communicator (written, verbal and listening) and be able to engage in a professional manner with internal and external stakeholders;

• Must be able to work independently and be a team player;

• Must be able to work under pressure, with strong prioritizing skills;

• Must be fluent in English;

• Must have a valid RSA Driver’s License.

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total Rewards

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

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