Group
Occupation
221634 Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
221634 Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)
Represents companies in selling medical, dental, and pharmaceutical products.
Specialisation
- Medical Representative
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Identifies potential customers, and generates leads for medical and pharmaceutical products
- Contacts and visits health professionals, such as doctors, dentists, and pharmacists, to promote and sell products
- Provides technical support and training to customers on the use of products
- Prepares and delivers presentations and product demonstrations to health professionals
- Quotes and negotiates prices and credit terms, and completes contracts and records orders
- Arranges delivery of goods, installation of equipment, and the provision of services
- Follows up with clients to ensure satisfaction with goods and services purchased, and resolves any problems that arise
- Prepares sales reports and forecasts for management
- Monitors market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for business growth
- Maintains compliance with health and medical regulations
- Attends conferences, trade shows, and industry events to network and promote products