Field Sales Representative

Sales Fraternity; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare solutions provider in South Africa seeks a Field Sales Representative. You will drive product uptake, implement contracts, and build relationships within the healthcare sector. The ideal candidate has sales experience, preferably in healthcare, and possesses strong communication skills. A valid driver's license and reliable transport are required. Competitive remuneration is offered, with a salary range of R15 – R25 plus commission.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or customer-focused roles, ideally within healthcare or medical environments.
• Valid Code 8 driver's license and own reliable transport.
• Knowledge of the public healthcare sector is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with hospital management and nursing staff.
• Promote and demonstrate the company's wound-care products to healthcare professionals.
• Conduct clinical presentations and product training for doctors and nurses.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proactive, results-driven, and self-motivated

Ability to train clinical and procurement staff

Education

Matric (Grade 12); tertiary qualification advantageous

Job description

Introduction

The Field Sales Representative will be responsible for driving product uptake, supporting contract implementation, and maintaining strong relationships within the healthcare sector in the region.

About The Company

A locally developed and produced wound care product that offers an advanced, non-medicated solution for managing both acute and chronic wounds. The product is distributed to healthcare providers, pharmacies, and medical supply partners nationwide.

About the Role

This role involves direct engagement with hospital management, clinical staff, and supply chain departments to promote and support the use of an advanced wound‑care dressing product. You will serve as a key link between the company and healthcare providers, ensuring the successful introduction and sustained use of the product portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with hospital management, nursing staff, and supply chain teams.
• Promote and demonstrate the company's wound‑care products to healthcare professionals and procurement departments.
• Conduct clinical presentations and product training for doctors, nurses, and pharmacy staff.
• Identify and develop business opportunities within both public and private healthcare environments.
• Achieve sales targets and support implementation of the national supply contract at provincial and hospital level.
• Gather and report on market intelligence, customer feedback, and competitor activity.
• Manage and document sales activities, customer visits, and progress reports.
• Travel regularly within Gauteng and surrounding provinces (Free State, North West, Limpopo).

Desired Experience & Qualification

Candidate Profile

• Matric (Grade 12); tertiary qualification advantageous.
• Experience in sales or customer-focused roles, ideally within healthcare or medical environments.
• Knowledge of the public healthcare sector is advantageous but not essential.
• Valid Code 8 driver's licence and own reliable transport.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional appearance and confident engagement with senior stakeholders.
• Quick to learn and able to master and convey technical product information.
• Proactive, results-driven, and self-motivated with the ability to train clinical and procurement staff.
• Organised, reliable, and able to work independently.
• Foundational understanding of the product and healthcare market dynamics is essential.

Comprehensive training will be provided. The ideal candidate will be able to quickly master this knowledge and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels within the hospital environment.

Package & Remuneration

• Basic Cost to Company R15 – R25 + Commission – excluding business travel & cellular cost (negotiable, based on skills, experience and in relation to current package).