Nutrition Sales Specialist – Johannesburg South / East Rand
Job Description
Nutrition Sales Specialist
Location: Johannesburg South / East Rand
Industry: Nutrition / Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Salary: Market related + Benefits & Performance Bonus
Start Date: 4 January 2027 (Two weeks induction training starting)
Job Overview
Are you a proven sales performer who knows how to open doors, win new business and grow a territory?
If you have experience selling into pharmacies, healthcare practices, health shops or related markets, this could be your next career move.
We are looking for a commercially driven Nutrition Sales Specialist to develop new business, grow existing accounts and increase market share within the healthcare professional (HCP) and retail channels.
This is an opportunity for a self-motivated sales professional who enjoys being out in the field, building customer relationships and taking ownership of their sales territory.
Remuneration & Benefits
Basic salary: Market Related per month, depending on experience and territory
Guaranteed 13th cheque
Vehicle allowance: R8,000 per month
Phone allowance: R3,000 per month
Performance bonus: Up to R10,000 per month
Petrol card and medical aid contribution
17 days annual leave
Two weeks induction training
Minimum Requirements / Qualifications
- 3–5 years' external / field sales experience with a proven track record of achieving sales targets and developing new business.
- Experience within nutrition, nutraceuticals, nutritional supplements, pharmaceutical, medical, consumer health, FMCG or relevant retail industries would be advantageous.
- Previous sales exposure to pharmacies, health shops, doctors or healthcare professionals would be beneficial.
- Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to identify opportunities, secure new accounts and grow sales.
- Experience managing a sales territory, customer relationships and call cycles.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated, target-driven and able to work independently.
- Good computer literacy, including MS Office and CRM systems.
- Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Nutrition, Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business or a related field would be advantageous, but is not essential.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Drive sales growth and achieve agreed targets within the allocated territory.
- Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities.
- Expand customer relationships across pharmacies, health shops, doctors and healthcare professionals.
- Grow existing accounts while actively developing new customers.
- Increase product distribution, market share and territory profitability.
- Plan and manage customer visits, call cycles and territory coverage.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities and sales opportunities.
- Maintain accurate customer records, sales reports and CRM information.
Travel & Territory Requirements
The position is predominantly metropolitan-based, with approximately 90% of customer activity focused on major urban areas.
Candidates must be willing to travel for approximately one week per month within allocated regions.
Strong territory planning, an understanding of the geographical area and the ability to identify potential customers are important.