Household Medicine Distributor
かていやくはいちいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Door-to-Door and Mobile Sales Workers
Summary
A sales position that visits homes, sells, places, and manages over-the-counter medicines while responding to customers' health consultations.
Description
Household medicine distributors place over-the-counter medicines (Class 2 and Class 3 pharmaceuticals) in homes, manage inventory, explain usage methods, and provide health consultations on side effects, etc. Leveraging the registered salesperson qualification, they plan and execute regular visiting routes while building trust with customers. Core tasks include door-to-door sales activities, inventory replenishment, sales management, and compliance with laws and regulations.
Future Outlook
With the progress of an aging society, demand for home medical care is increasing, and stable demand is expected, while intensification of competition with drugstores and e-commerce channels is also predicted.
Personality Traits
Has autonomy / High health awareness / Likes talking to people / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Household Medicine Distributor (Junior) → Household Medicine Distributor (Senior) → Sales Chief → Area Manager → Head Office Sales Position
Required Skills
Customer Service Skills / Inventory Management / Pharmaceutical Knowledge / Route Sales / Sales Skills
Recommended Skills
Basic PC Operation (Inventory Management) / Excel (Data Management) / Local Health Knowledge / Pharmaceutical Regulations Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately manage medicine types, expiration dates, and laws and regulations. |
| Communication Skills | Because high conversational skills are required for health consultations with customers and explanations of medicines. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because it is necessary to proactively develop new customers and adjust visiting schedules independently. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to quickly adapt to updates in pharmaceutical knowledge and changes in legal regulations. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to plan efficient visiting routes and inventory management. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there are situations involving mental stress such as cold calling sales or handling complaints. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
- Registered Salesperson
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- Door-to-Door Salesperson
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