SURGICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE: PORT ELIZABETH IN SOUTH AFRICA

JOB PURPOSE Effectively sell specialized medical devices to new and existing business accountsBuild and maintain strong working relationships with hospital personnel in order to maximize sales growthEnsure that the company is optimally positioned as a key preferred supplier within the medical devices space ESSENTIAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE 2 years experience within a sales role in a multi-national, multi-cultural environment isessentialKnowledge and aptitude for medical devices or Healthcare sector a preferenceTrained health professional an advantageGood level of verbal and written English language is essentialExcellent customer ethic, good attention to detail and ability to complete timely progress reports according to requirementsStrong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skillsAble to demonstrate good presentation and training skillsAbility to complete timely progress reports according to requirementsMaintain all communications equipment in excellent working order to ensure efficiency and contact with the company using Word, Excel Microsoft OutlookPossess locally required certificates for sales position in healthcare businessPossess at all times a valid driver’s license and frequent use of a motor vehicleLift and carry a moderate amount of materials and supplies and where required complete gowning procedures in hospital KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following: Engage with existing and potential customer base (Cardiologists, Surgeons, Radiologists,Critical Care Personnel, Anaesthesiologists, Nephrologists, Purchasing agents and other appropriate decision makers/opinion leaders on different levels) in line with the company expectationsDrive sales effort through scheduling and conducting ongoing sales visits and presentations in the field with follow up visits, telephones, letters and other appropriate actions (sampling, hands on training etc.) in order to generate ordersSupply hospitals, physicians, clinical and homecare staff with current product information, catalogues and samplesInteract with internal personnel to resolve customer complaints and questionsGrow market share and revenue through existing customers and the development of new customersPlan and prepare all relevant materials and customer visit schedules in preparation for tendersProvide in-service educational seminars for the clinical staff of hospitals, including face to face seminars during hospital shift changesPrioritize goals in the sales territory based on customer and company needs. Proactively plan comprehensive coverage of the territory based on needs assessmentNegotiate sales contracts and pricing with customers; review existing contracts to identify those requiring follow-upComply with defined administrative responsibilities including but not limited to call logs, field activity reports, Market Action Plans, device vigilance, forecasting, quotations, complaint handling and management of territory expensesAttend and exhibit at national conventions/seminars to gain new customers through the detailing of products. Where local provide all necessary assistance as requestedExhibit at local professional/medical meetings to develop new customers.Train and direct new field personnel and company personnel on divisional products, as requested.Continuously improve product knowledge not only through product training but also through self-development processes (study, hands on experience, etc.) and the review of current literature for new developmentsAdhere to all Company policies, rules, procedures and housekeeping standards.Key Relationships / InterfacesExisting and potential customers (cardiologists, surgeons, radiologists, critical care personnel, anaesthesiologists, nephrologists, purchasing agents and other appropriate decision makers/opinion leaders on different levels).Sales and marketing organizationEMEA HQ Support functions