Project Manager

MECS Africa; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to promote and sell diagnostic point-of-care products. This role involves engaging with healthcare professionals, conducting sales calls, and developing marketing strategies to enhance product visibility. The ideal candidate will have a strong medical background, preferably in Med Tech or Nursing, and possess excellent sales skills. You will be at the forefront of introducing innovative healthcare solutions, making a significant impact in critical care areas. If you are passionate about healthcare and sales, this opportunity offers a platform to excel and grow in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Strong medical background in hospital or clinic settings is essential.
• Relevant qualifications in Med Tech or Nursing are required.

Responsibilities

• Promote diagnostic point-of-care products to customers.
• Achieve sales targets and manage customer accounts effectively.

Skills

Medical background

Sales experience

Flow cytometry

Microsoft Office

Education

Med Tech qualification

Nursing qualification

Job description

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a strong medical background within the hospital / clinic environment.
• Relevant academic qualifications are essential. A Med Tech / Nursing background is essential for this role. Flow cytometry experience is advantageous.
• Previous medical experience having worked within the emergency care and / or diagnostic / point of care and in-service is essential.
• Previous experience having worked in a new business development, sales or service role is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Promoting the point-of-care product portfolio to existing and new customers.
• Promoting and selling of diagnostic point-of-care equipment and consumables.
• Calling on all critical care areas of the hospital, primary health care, emergency medical services and pathology services calling on doctors, nurses, procurement and management.
• Conducting sales and follow-up calls as well as handling public and private tendering and preparing sales quotations.
• Achieving and exceeding sales and GP budgets within the territory, relevant customer accounts and product budgets.
• Effectively following up and concluding long-term high-value projects.
• Planning and facilitating workshops for existing and new possible clients in order to showcase and market services and products.
• Monitoring market and customer movements in order to react effectively and proactively to any changes.
• Preparing and submitting sales and marketing strategies in line with the available budget.
• Developing and implementing marketing plans for advertising campaigns and launches of new products within product budgets.
• Conveying good product knowledge to research, diagnostic and pathology customers.
• Solving customer queries and complaints.
• Presenting sales reports to senior management.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.