Sales Representative - Pietermaritzburg

JDJ Diagnostics; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic marketing professional to enhance their brand and services. This exciting role involves designing marketing strategies, building strong client relationships, and actively promoting services within the medical sector. The ideal candidate will have a background in marketing or biomedical fields, along with sales experience in the medical industry. If you are self-motivated, possess excellent communication skills, and are eager to make an impact, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Prior sales experience in the medical industry with a proven track record.
• Driver's license and own vehicle required for travel.

Responsibilities

• Design and create marketing strategies to enhance brand recognition.
• Establish relationships with clients to ensure brand loyalty.
• Promote and sell services to increase market share.

Skills

Active listening

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Problem-solving

Sales/CRM software familiarity

Education

Diploma/Degree in Marketing

Biomedical qualification

Tools

Laboratory information systems

CRM software

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in designing and creating JDJ Diagnostics' marketing strategy to enhance the organization's services, image, and brand recognition.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with current and potential clients, including physicians, hospital management, hospital marketers, and key suppliers, to ensure brand loyalty.
• Actively promote and sell JDJ Diagnostics services to increase market share among current and potential clients.
• Represent JDJ Diagnostics at marketing events such as medical aid days and hospital open days to enhance the organization's reputation and services.
• Serve as the initial contact point for clients regarding inquiries and grievances related to laboratory services, ensuring prompt resolution and feedback.
• Provide feedback to all departments within the region to maintain high standards of customer service.
• Complete and submit weekly CRM reports to managers to provide customer information.
• Adhere to targets based on the region.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Marketing, Biomedical qualification, or other relevant qualifications.
• Prior sales experience in the medical industry with a proven track record.
• Driver's license and own vehicle, with the ability to travel to different sites and doctors in respective areas.

Experience

0-3 years of relevant working experience.

Relevant Job Knowledge

• Computer and technological literacy.
• Knowledge of laboratory information systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of laboratory standard operating procedures and processes.
• Knowledge of marketing and sales.

Required Skills

• Active listening, communication, and objection management.
• Negotiation, self-motivation, and product knowledge.
• Time management, relationship building, and research skills.
• Problem-solving, collaboration, and familiarity with sales/CRM software.

Required Competencies

• Teamwork and the ability to work under demanding situations.
• Attention to detail, flexibility, and accuracy.
• Problem-solving and self-management.
• Capacity to handle personal and sensitive information responsibly.