Minimum entry requirements

• Grade 12 with a pass in English and Mathematical Literacy (NQF level 4) or 3 years experience in the Health Products industry
• Computer Literacy
• Conversant in English

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Purpose:

The purpose of this part-qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as Health Products Sales Associate. The Health Products Sales Associate supports the Health Products Sales Representative and/or key accounts managers and/or Sales Managers in all sales and marketing activities. They are involved in identifying prospects, qualifying them, arranging introductions and meetings for Health Products Sales Representatives. The Health Products Sales Associate assists in maintaining current accounts and business expansion via marketing channels by employing various sales and marketing techniques such as targeted emails, email blasts calls, cold calls etc. The Health Products Sales Associate shall demonstrate, among others the following attributes: honesty, integrity, punctuality, business acumen, self-motivated, responsibility, accountability, interpersonal relations, ethical behaviour, well organised, self-confidence, etc. The Health Products Sales Associate is an entry-level role to the Health Products Sales Representative job.

A qualified learner will be able to:

• Identify and qualify prospects.
• Arrange introductions and meetings.
• Promote health products to the public.
• Service current accounts and expand business