Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
Department: Sales & Marketing
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Healthcare
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING
Please read the complete Job Description carefully before submitting your application.
Only candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria are requested to apply.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- Preferred Experience: 1–3 years of proven pharmaceutical sales experience as a Medical Representative.
- Current Designation: Medical Representative (MR) or an equivalent pharmaceutical field sales role.
- Current Employer: Candidates currently working with any reputed pharmaceutical company are encouraged to apply.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry, Nursing, or any other relevant science discipline. Graduates from other streams with relevant pharmaceutical sales experience may also apply.
- Age Requirement: Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age.
- Travel: Must possess a valid two-wheeler driving licence, own or have access to a two-wheeler, and be willing to travel extensively across the assigned territory.
About Careolift Careers:
Careolift Careers is a premier global staffing and talent acquisition firm established in 2018.
We specialize in recruiting exceptional professionals for leading organizations across India and international markets.
We partner with renowned pharmaceutical organizations to recruit high-performing sales professionals who are passionate about building long-term relationships with healthcare professionals and delivering business excellence.
We are currently hiring Medical Representatives (MR) for some of our reputed pharmaceutical partners in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Position Overview:
The Medical Representative will be responsible for promoting the company's pharmaceutical products within the assigned territory while building strong professional relationships with doctors, hospitals, clinics, chemists, distributors, and other healthcare stakeholders.
The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, strong scientific product knowledge, and a proven ability to achieve prescription generation and sales targets through ethical pharmaceutical marketing practices.
Key Responsibilities: Sales & Business Development
- Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets within the assigned territory.
- Generate maximum prescriptions and increase market share.
- Promote the company's pharmaceutical products in accordance with marketing strategies.
- Execute product promotion campaigns and brand-building initiatives.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities.
- Expand prescription generation and product visibility.
- Monitor competitor activities, market trends, and pricing strategies.
- Support successful product launches and promotional activities.
- Consistently achieve call average, coverage, and frequency norms.
Doctor Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with General Physicians, Specialists, Consultants, and Healthcare Professionals.
- Conduct scientific product detailing using approved promotional materials.
- Ensure regular doctor coverage according to territory plans.
- Address product-related queries confidently and professionally.
- Develop long-term relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
- Maintain excellent customer engagement through ethical selling practices.
Chemist, Hospital & Distributor Management
- Build strong relationships with Retail Chemists, Hospitals, Clinics, Nursing Homes, and Institutional Accounts.
- Coordinate with Stockists and Distributors to ensure continuous product availability.
- Monitor inventory levels and prevent stock shortages.
- Generate product orders and follow up on order fulfilment.
- Support distributors in driving primary and secondary sales.
- Maintain healthy distributor relationships within the assigned territory.
Territory Management
- Plan and execute daily field work efficiently.
- Maximize territory coverage and productivity.
- Ensure regular customer visits as per company norms.
- Maintain an updated doctor and chemist database.
- Identify high-potential territories and growth opportunities.
- Improve product visibility across the assigned geography.
Reporting & Market Intelligence
- Submit Daily Call Reports (DCR) through the company's reporting system.
- Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports.
- Maintain accurate records of customer visits and business activities.
- Provide regular market feedback and competitor intelligence.
- Analyze territory performance and recommend improvement strategies.
- Ensure compliance with company reporting standards and ethical marketing practices.
Candidate Requirements: Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Nursing, Zoology, or any relevant discipline.
- Graduates from other disciplines with relevant pharmaceutical sales experience may also be considered.
Experience
- 1–3 years of pharmaceutical sales experience as a Medical Representative.
- Experience promoting ethical pharmaceutical products.
- Proven ability to achieve sales and prescription generation targets.
- Experience handling doctor calls independently.
- Candidates from reputed pharmaceutical companies will be preferred.
- Product launch experience will be considered an added advantage.
Required Skills
- Pharmaceutical Sales
- Doctor Detailing
- Prescription Generation
- Business Development
- Territory Management
- Relationship Management
- Hospital Sales
- Chemist Coverage
- Distributor Management
- Product Promotion
- Sales Planning
- Sales Forecasting
- Market Analysis
- Negotiation Skills
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Sales Reporting
- Communication Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Time Management
Desired Competencies
- Strong Communication Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Customer-Centric Approach
- Sales Orientation
- Business Acumen
- Relationship Building
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Planning & Execution
- Time Management
- Self-Motivation
- Adaptability
- High Professional Integrity
- Result-Oriented Mindset
Additional Requirements
- Valid two-wheeler driving licence.
- Own or have access to a two-wheeler.
- Willingness to travel extensively within Kolkata and nearby territories.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong understanding of ethical pharmaceutical sales practices.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of the pharmaceutical market in Kolkata will be an added advantage.
Work Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
Why Join?
- Opportunity to work with one of India's leading pharmaceutical organizations.
- Attractive salary package with performance-based incentives.
- Structured onboarding and continuous professional development.
- Exposure to reputed pharmaceutical brands and products.
- Excellent career progression opportunities.
- Leadership development and mentoring programs.
- Opportunity to grow into Senior Medical Representative (SMR), Area Business Manager (ABM), and future leadership roles.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Candidates between 21 and 30 years of age.
- Candidates currently working with reputed pharmaceutical companies are encouraged to apply.
- Preference will be given to candidates handling Kolkata territories.
- Strong doctor network within Kolkata will be an added advantage.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Highly motivated, target-driven, and customer-focused professionals.
- Passionate individuals seeking long-term career growth in the pharmaceutical industry.
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Provident Fund
Application Question(s):
- What is your current age?
Please note: The maximum age limit for this position is 30 years.
Experience:
- Medical Representative: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
