Sales Representative

JDJ Diagnostics; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic marketing professional to enhance its brand and services. This role involves creating innovative marketing strategies, building strong relationships with clients, and actively promoting services to increase market share. The ideal candidate will have a background in marketing or biomedical fields, with proven sales experience in the medical sector. Join a forward-thinking organization where your contributions can make a significant impact in advancing healthcare services. If you're passionate about marketing and client relations, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Sales experience in the medical industry with a proven track record is essential.
• Diploma or degree in Marketing or relevant field required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement marketing strategies to enhance brand recognition.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients and suppliers.

Skills

Communication

Objection management

Negotiation

Self-motivation

Product knowledge

Time management

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Knowledge of sales / CRM software

Teamwork skills

Self-management

Capacity to manage personal and sensitive information

Education

Diploma / Degree in Marketing

Biomedical qualification

Other relevant qualification

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Sales / CRM software

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Participates in the design and creation of JDJ Diagnostics marketing strategy in order to advance the organization's services, image, and brand recognition.
2. To ensure brand loyalty, establishes and maintains effective relationships and personal touch with current and potential clients, including physicians at hospitals and in private practice, hospital management and hospital marketers, as well as important suppliers and service providers.
3. Actively promoting and selling JDJ Diagnostics services to both current and potential clients in an effort to increase JDJ Diagnostics market share.
4. Takes part in and represents JDJ Diagnostics in marketing events to advance the organization's reputation and services, such as medical aid days, and hospital open days.
5. Acting as the company's initial point of contact with clients for a variety of inquiries and grievances relating to laboratory services in order to ensure prompt resolution of problems and feedback to clients.
6. Offering all departments within their region a feedback loop to ensure the preservation of high standards of customer service.
7. Weekly completion and submission of CRM report to Managers to deliver customer information.
8. Adhere to agreed targets based on Region.

Qualifications

1. Diploma / Degree in Marketing or Biomedical qualification or other relevant qualification
2. Prior sales experience in the medical industry with a proven track record is essential
3. Driver's License and own vehicle
4. Must be able to travel to different sites and doctors in the respective areas

Relevant Job Knowledge

1. Technologically literate
2. Laboratory information systems
3. Laboratory standards operating procedures and processes
4. Marketing and sales knowledge

Required Skills

1. Communication
2. Objection management
3. Negotiation
4. Self-motivation
5. Product knowledge
6. Time management
7. Relationship building
8. Problem-solving
9. Knowledge of sales / CRM software
10. Teamwork skills and the ability to work in a demanding situation
11. Self-management
12. The capacity to manage personal and sensitive information