Sales Consultant – Interventional Cardiology & Endovascular Medical Devices | Durban

Salesworx Specialist Sales Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical sales recruitment agency in Durban is seeking a qualified sales professional knowledgeable in Cardiovascular products to manage and grow sales within their territory. The role requires a proven sales track record and relationships with cardiologists, alongside strong organizational and communication skills. Benefits include a medical aid, commission opportunities, and access to specialized training programs. The candidate must hold a Master’s or Bachelor's degree and have a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Provident Fund

Reimbursive Travel

Commission

Access to company training programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant working experience in a similar function.
• Practical knowledge of sales techniques essential.
• Acquaintance and knowledge of the local market is a considerable asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure up-to-date knowledge of the market drivers and competition.
• Manage all sales activities for the product group and territory.
• Implement defined strategies to improve sales and profitability.

Skills

Networking with Cardiologists

Sales techniques

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description PURPOSE : We are looking for an individual who has an established network and relationships with Cardiologists.

Understanding of the product portfolio is key.

'Stents' and 'Guidewires' are amongst the key products that you will be selling and your understanding and previous sales track record will be key in landing this role.

Reporting to : Sales Manager

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

ENSURE MARKET & PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE: Ensure up-to-date knowledge of the market drivers, the competition, market positioning, evolutions within the field, etc. Ensure a complete understanding and consideration of customer requirements. Meet with marketing to implement the defined appropriate product and technical support.

ACHIEVEMENT SALES & PROFIT TARGETS

Manage all sales activities for his / her product group / territory. Set together with the Sales Manager, the targets and price levels and follow up the results. Assist the Sales Manager in analysing all problems, related to his / her product group / territory, propose and plan corrective actions in order to reach the objectives and targets. Assist to obtain the gross profit of the business and the sales development for a product group / territory. Market mapping: examine the market conditions and identify trends in order to facilitate the strategy build by the product manager and sales manager.

IMPLEMENT MARKETING & SALES STRATEGY

Implement defined strategies and develop tactics in order to improve the sales and profitability of his / her product group / territory together with sales management. Assist to search for new sales methods and possibilities. Assists in establishing the adequate sales channels and improve the quality of a product group. Manage the Key Opinion Leaders portfolio by proactively building and maintaining excellent relations. Maintain excellent relation with external official parties, authorities and organisations.

MANAGE CONGRESSES

Be present on local conferences, congresses, trade shows to represent the company towards the target market.

TRAIN INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS

Give and set-up training programmes for external and internal customers (search for the needs of a technical training) in collaboration with the Product Manager.

QA / RA PROCEDURES

Complaint handling.

GENERAL

Complete a monthly detailed report to ensure a smooth communication and information stream. Act as representative of the company towards many third parties. Assume all other responsibilities and authorities this function may require regarding new opportunities.

Requirements Skills & Experience

Master or Bachelors degree. Min 3-5 years of relevant working experience in similar function. Practical knowledge of Sales techniques. Preferably having network of Vascular Surgeons and Interventional Radiologists / Interventional Cardiologists / Cardiovascular products (depending on the relevant BU). Acquaintance and knowledge of the local market is a considerable asset. Be a flexible team player, be able to work independently, prioritize own work and maintain confidentiality of information. Have a positive attitude and be pro‑active, have excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work under pressure and within short time constraints. Show drive and determination for all tasks.

Benefits

• Medical Aid.
• Provident Fund.
• Reimbursive Travel.
• Commission.
• Access to company specific training programs and software.