Sales Rep (Healthcare)
Somewhere
πΏπ¦ Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa β whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Healthcare Sales & Operations Specialist
Priority Location:South Africa or Latin AmericaWork Hours:Full-time, aligned with Massachusetts / U.S. Eastern TimeSalary Range:$1,800 β $3,000 USD/month, depending on experience and locationType of Contract:Independent ContractorType of Job:Remote, Full-timeIndustry:Healthcare / Pharmacy / Medication ManagementMarket:Massachusetts, USALanguage:Fluent English required; Spanish strongly preferred
About the Company
Our client is a Massachusetts-based pharmacy providing specializedin-home medication management servicesfor patients with complex medication needs.
The company supports elderly, disabled, and medically complex patients by helping organize prescriptions, coordinate medication schedules, and improve medication adherence through ongoing support and medication management services.
About the Role
We are looking for aHealthcare Sales & Referral Specialistto build and manage relationships with healthcare providers and medical offices throughout Massachusetts.
This is a consultative sales and business development role focused on generating patient referrals through healthcare professionals. You will prospect remotely, conduct outbound calls, identify decision-makers, nurture relationships, and communicate the value of the company's medication management services.
The role will also coordinate with a local representative in Massachusetts who can handle physical marketing drop-offs at targeted medical practices.
The primary goal is to build a predictable referral pipeline and generatenew patient referrals per month after the initial 30-day ramp-up period.
Key Responsibilities
Healthcare Sales & Business Development
* Prospect medical practices, healthcare providers, and potential referral partners throughout Massachusetts.
* Conduct outbound calls to introduce the company's services.
* Identify decision-makers and referral influencers within healthcare organizations.
* Build relationships with physicians, nurses, practice managers, care coordinators, and other healthcare professionals.
* Explain how the company's services support patients with complex medication needs.
* Develop qualified referral relationships that generate new patients.
* Maintain consistent prospecting and follow-up activity.
Consultative Selling
* Understand the needs and priorities of different healthcare stakeholders.
* Adapt messaging based on who you are speaking with.
* Communicate the company's value proposition without relying solely on a scripted approach.
* Address questions and objections professionally.
* Build credibility and trust with healthcare professionals.
Referral Relationship Management
* Develop long-term relationships with medical offices and referral sources.
* Maintain consistent communication with prospects and active referral partners.
* Help practices understand when and how to refer appropriate patients.
* Identify barriers to referrals and work with leadership to address them.
* Re-engage previously contacted practices and nurture opportunities.
Local Marketing Coordination
* Coordinate with a Massachusetts-based local representative handling physical marketing activities.
* Identify practices that should receive marketing materials or relationship-building gifts.
* Coordinate deliveries such as flyers, informational materials, donuts, or gift baskets.
* Follow up with practices after physical marketing activities.
* Use local marketing activities to support the broader sales process.
Pipeline & Activity Management
* Maintain accurate records of calls, conversations, prospects, follow-ups, and referral opportunities.
* Keep prospect information organized and up to date.
* Manage follow-up schedules and ensure opportunities do not fall through the cracks.
* Track prospects from initial outreach through referral.
* Provide leadership with visibility into pipeline activity and results.
* Continuously improve messaging and prospecting strategies.
What We're Looking For
Must-Have
* Previous professional experience in healthcare or a closely related industry.
* Experience in healthcare sales, business development, patient services, pharmacy, medical practices, or a related field.
* Strong outbound sales and prospecting experience.
* Excellent spoken and written English.
* Ability to communicate confidently with U.S.-based healthcare professionals.
* Strong relationship-building and follow-up skills.
* Ability to work independently and take ownership of results.
* Strong organizational and pipeline management skills.
* Comfortable working U.S. Eastern Time hours.
* Ability to understand healthcare terminology and professional workflows.
Nice-to-Have
* Professional Spanish fluency.
* Experience selling directly to medical offices, physicians, pharmacies, or healthcare organizations.
* Experience generating healthcare referrals.
* Pharmacy or medication-management experience.
* Experience selling healthcare services.
* Experience working with U.S.-b
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards β use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 828 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs β