Sales Representative

Meril; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical device company is seeking a Sales Representative in South Africa, Gauteng, to drive product sales for hip and knee replacements. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 2+ years of experience in medical device sales, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include educating healthcare professionals on product benefits and providing post-sales support while conducting frequent hospital visits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in medical device sales, ideally in orthopaedics or arthroplasty.
• Deep understanding of joint replacement procedures and surgical environments.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Drive product sales on primary/partial hip and knee replacements.
• Educate healthcare professionals on product benefits and surgical techniques.
• Deliver post-sales support and troubleshoot product issues.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, or Healthcare

Tools

CRM systems

Mobile tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Drive product sales on primary/partial hip and knee replacements, including revision procedures.
• Build strong relationships with orthopaedic surgeons, nurses, pharmacy, procurement and hospital stakeholders
• Identify new business opportunities and execute territory growth plans
• Collaborate with your zone team and align with the Regional Manager and BDM

Product Demonstration & Education

• Conduct in-service training and surgical case support
• Provide technical expertise in pre-op and intra-op settings
• Educate healthcare professionals on product benefits and surgical techniques

Customer Support & Service

• Deliver post-sales support and troubleshoot product issues
• Manage product logistics and ensure customer satisfaction

Market Intelligence & Reporting

• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity
• Maintain accurate records of sales, inventory, and customer feedback

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Share best practices across teams
• Attend conferences, trade shows, and training events

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, or Healthcare (preferred)
• 2+ years in medical device sales, ideally in orthopaedics or arthroplasty
• Deep understanding of joint replacement procedures and surgical environments
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Tech-savvy with CRM and mobile tools
• Valid driver’s license

Work Environment

• Frequent travel to hospitals and surgical centres
• Regular presence in operating rooms and sterile environments
• Flexibility to work outside traditional hours based on surgical schedules