Area Manager - Kidney Care Medical Devices Polokwane

Salesworx; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Area Manager to lead and manage dialysis centers in the Limpopo region. This pivotal role involves driving strategic initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and operational performance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in sales and marketing management, coupled with exceptional leadership skills. You will be responsible for fostering relationships within the nephrologist community and spearheading efforts to improve productivity and growth. If you are a self-starter with a hands-on approach and thrive in dynamic environments, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Sales, Sales & Marketing Management.
• Proven leadership with a focus on employee coaching and development.

Responsibilities

• Direct management of client dialysis centers in Limpopo region.
• Develop and implement Sales & Marketing Strategy based on market analysis.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Sales Experience

Team Management

Analytical Skills

Process Improvement

Public Speaking

Stress Resistance

Retail Experience

Hospitality Experience

Supervising Experience

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE: The Area Manager will lead direct and manage the activities of the dialysis centers in order to further develop and grow dialysis activities in Limpopo region.

This role reports directly to the Clinical Governance Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Direct management of the client dialysis centers in Limpopo region as a whole.
2. Align and cooperate with internal stakeholders.
3. Responsible for the strategic facilitation and enforcement of high standards in customer service and satisfaction through training and oversight.
4. Monitor treatment and financial performance against agreed objectives (top & bottom line).
5. Strategize, design, implement, and oversee operational processes for increased productivity and growth.
6. Develop & implement a Sales & Marketing Strategy and tactical plans based on a thorough market understanding and analysis.
7. Assume responsibility to build relationships within the regional nephrologist community, maintaining existing relationships and establishing new prospects.
8. Manage employee activities by collaborating with & coaching different team members.
9. Align with and support our client in South Africa.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

1. Proven leader with excellent leadership skills.
2. Experience in managing a P&L.
3. You have a successful track record in Sales, Sales & Marketing Management, or Business Unit Management with a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in managing an experienced team in a commercial setting.
4. People management is your second nature with a focus on employee coaching and development.
5. Analytical, results-oriented, and hands-on can-do mentality.
6. Out-of-the-box thinker.
7. Stress resistant and feeling at ease in a constantly changing market.
8. Experience in the Medical Device Field & up-to-date knowledge of relevant industry trends is a big plus.
9. Self-starter and self-steerer.

Key Skills:

1. Sales Experience
2. Direct Sales
3. Retail Experience
4. Hospitality Experience
5. Management Experience
6. Process Improvement
7. Outside Sales
8. Team Management
9. Kaizen
10. Leadership Experience
11. Public Speaking
12. Supervising Experience