Sales Representative

Tower Group South Africa (PTY) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A health solutions company is seeking a Sales Representative in Cape Town. The role involves promoting a range of consumables and capital equipment products to various medical professionals. Candidates should have over 5 years of medical sales experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong technical skills. Responsibilities include developing new business and maintaining client relationships, requiring some overnight travel.

Qualifications

• 5 years medical industry sales experience with first-line technical experience.
• Good understanding of hospital CSSD & Theatre environment.
• Valid Code B Drivers licence required.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell company products to various healthcare professionals.
• Develop new business while supporting existing clients.
• Maintain contact with management regarding marketing objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Technical proficiency

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CRICE Accreditation

Tools

MS Windows

MS Office

CRM package experience

Job description

Main Purpose of the Job

Introduces, promotes and actively sells the company’s range of consumables and capital equipment products to CSSD Unit Managers, Theatre Unit Managers, Infection Prevention Practitioners, Clinical Engineers and Buyers etc. in the defined Sales Territory. The ability to continually develop new business while supporting existing business. Regularly submits reports and maintains close contact with immediate superior and other key personnel in relation to the company’s marketing programmes and objectives. Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, electronic circuitry, and mechanical assemblies to diagnose and resolve equipment issues effectively is required

Required minimum education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• CRICE Accreditation
• Experience in selling Consumables & Capex products
• Good understanding of hospital CSSD & Theatre environment
• Position will require some overnight travel
• Valid Code B Drivers licence
• Good technical proficiency for first line servicing and repairs

Minimum previous work experience

• At least 5 years medical industry sales experience with a proven track record first line technical experience

Desirable Additional Education, Work Experience and Personal Qualities

• Computer literacy: (MS Windows, MS Office as a minimum and experience in a CRM package)
• Good communication skills, people orientated, good time management, organised, methodical and able to work under pressure, accurate, self-motivated
• Has undergone selling skills training

Key competencies

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Planning and organization
• Decision making
• Be Proactive
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to plan ahead and deal with unexpected changes
• Effective conflict management