Junior Pharmaceutical Sales Officers
Joel Pharmaceutical Wholesale PLCAbout This Role
This is a field-based commercial role at a pharmaceutical wholesaler, meaning most of your working hours will be spent on the road visiting pharmacies, clinics, and hospitals across Addis Ababa rather than sitting in an office. The position suits someone early in their career who is comfortable with rejection, enjoys meeting people daily, and wants to build a professional network in Ethiopia's healthcare sector. Wholesale pharmaceutical distribution is a relationship-driven business in Ethiopia, so your ability to be persistent and trustworthy with clients matters more than fancy sales techniques.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The junior framing paired with a preference for 1–3 years of experience signals that the company wants someone who has already tested the waters of field sales but is still early enough to be trained in their specific product lines and client base. Because pharmaceutical products carry health implications, the employer is likely looking for someone with a health science, pharmacy, or business background who can absorb product knowledge quickly and speak credibly to healthcare professionals. The "results-driven" language suggests that sales targets will be real and measurable from early on, not just aspirational.
How to Approach This Application
Lead with any hands-on experience you have visiting healthcare facilities, handling client objections, or managing a territory — even if it was during an internship or a short-term role. If you have a pharmacy, nursing, or health-related educational background, make that prominent, because it signals to the employer that you can discuss products with medical professionals without constant supervision. A short, specific example of how you built or maintained a client relationship will stand out more than a list of generic sales skills.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for a recent health or business graduate with some field exposure who is ready to spend most of their week outside the office and is motivated by performance-based incentives. Competition for pharmaceutical sales entry positions in Addis Ababa is steady, so candidates with existing contacts in the pharmacy or hospital network will have a clear edge.
Our company, Joel Pharmaceutical Wholesale PLC is seeking a motivated and results-driven Junior Pharmaceutical Sales Officers to join our team. The successful candidates will be responsible for promoting and selling pharmaceutical products, maintaining strong relationships with clients, and contributing to the growth of the company.
Key responsibilities include:
- Promote and sell pharmaceutical products to pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with existing and potential clients
- Conduct regular field visits and follow-ups to ensure customer satisfaction
- Achieve sales targets and contribute to overall company revenue growth
- Provide accurate product information and respond to customer inquiries
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs
- Prepare and submit regular sales reports and updates
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy with a Good exit exam score
- A pharmacist license issued by the appropriate government authority
- A minimum of 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical wholesale or import companies
- Strong sales skill along with excellent communication skill
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the pharmaceutical industry
- Familiarity with a wide range of pharmaceutical products, including medicines for infants, children, and adults
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in basic computer applications
How To Apply
Interested applicants can submit their CVs along with their educational certificates, including the professional license issued by the appropriate government institution. All credentials should be sent to the following email addresses. josmith.3432@gmail.com or yoniman2009@gmail.com
Salary will be very attractive and includes sales commission.
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