Area Sales Professional

Siemens Healthineers; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare technology leader is seeking an Area Sales Professional in Midrand, Gauteng. This role involves developing new accounts, managing relationships, and promoting Varian solutions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Lifesciences and 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally with an oncology background. Strong sales, communication, and technical skills are essential. The position is primarily on site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably with an oncology background.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong understanding of oncology customers and clinical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop new account leads and expand existing accounts.
• Build and maintain relationships with current and new customers.
• Serve as a technical product expert for sales proposals.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Sales strategy development

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Technical sales

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Lifesciences or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR/ERP systems (Workday)

Eclipse or Aria software

Job description

Job Title

Area Sales Professional Inland (HW and SW) – Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

Location

Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Develop new account leads and expand existing accounts within your geographic territory.
• Build and maintain relationships with current customers and identify new customers.
• Sell and promote Varian hardware and software solutions, managing all pre‑sales activities.
• Scope and determine products and/or packages to be sold in the assigned territory.
• Analyze territory for sales potential and develop effective sales strategies.
• Maintain appropriate territory coverage and schedule product demonstrations.
• Serve as a technical product expert to develop and present sales proposals and solutions, closing complex technical sales.
• Manage the sales order/quotation process and promote a life‑cycle sales approach.
• Provide regular customer and market feedback to the company.
• Represent Varian ethics, values, and business practices in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Lifesciences or equivalent (or Master’s degree with 3 years related experience).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with an oncology background (radiotherapist, medical physicist, or technologist).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with HR/ERP systems such as Workday is desirable.
• Knowledge of Eclipse or Aria software is a plus.
• Strong understanding of oncology customers, their requirements, and clinical challenges.
• Excellent problem‑solving, teamwork, and independent working skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Proven selling skills and ability to close complex technical deals.
• Experience working with matrix organizations and remote teams.
• Good time and territory management skills.
• Additional language (Zulu or Xhosa) is an advantage.

About the Company

Siemens Healthineers is a global leader in medical technology, continually advancing to improve patient outcomes and experience. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and operate in compliance with GDPR and other privacy legislation.

Equal Opportunity

Siemens Healthineers is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of disability, race, gender, religion, or any other protected characteristic.