Job Description – Field Sales Representative (Pharmaceutical)About the Role
We are a reputable pharmaceutical distribution company specializing in the supply of ethical (branded) medicines. We work closely with healthcare professionals, retailers, and pharmacies to ensure the availability of quality products while building long-term, high-value business relationships across our markets.
We are looking for an experienced pharmaceutical field professional to join our team in Kolkata. This is a 100% field-based role focused on developing relationships with retail pharmacies and driving business growth.
Job Overview
- Designation: Field Sales Representative / Medical Representative
- Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
- Employment Type: Full-time
Please Note: This is an active field sales position. Candidates with experience limited only to retail pharmacy counter sales (working inside a medical store) will not be considered.Key Responsibilities
- Market Coverage: Visit assigned retail pharmacies on a daily basis to maintain a consistent presence.
- Relationship Management: Develop new pharmacy accounts and strengthen existing relationships with pharmacy owners and key decision-makers.
- Sales Generation: Drive regular orders for ethical (branded) medicines and increase product penetration within your assigned territory.
- Business Development: Identify and prospect new business opportunities to expand our market reach.
- Market Intelligence: Collect and report insights regarding competitor activity, pricing, and product movement.
- Operational Coordination: Coordinate with the internal operations team to ensure seamless order processing and timely deliveries.
- Reporting: Submit accurate daily activity reports and attend weekly strategy/review meetings.
- Targets: Consistently achieve monthly sales and business development goals.
Candidate RequirementsMandatory
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a Medical Representative (MR), Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, or in a field-based pharmaceutical business development role.
- Industry Knowledge: Proven track record of visiting retail pharmacies and successfully developing business relationships.
- Transportation: Must own and regularly use a two-wheeler (bike) and possess a valid driving license.
- Mobility: Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory.
- Tech Skills: Basic smartphone proficiency for digital reporting and communication.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
Preferred
- An existing, active network of chemist/pharmacy contacts within Kolkata.
- Specific experience working with ethical/branded medicines.
- Self-driven, disciplined, and highly target-oriented mindset.
Pay: ₹10,694.46 - ₹15,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
