Sales Representative - Nutrition And Anesthesia

Baxter Healthcare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Johannesburg seeks a passionate Sales Representative in Nutrition & Anesthesia. Responsibilities include driving sales growth, managing customer relationships, and achieving sales targets. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess 3-5 years of sales experience in the healthcare industry. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and the willingness to travel frequently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years sales experience within the Healthcare / Pharmaceutical / Medical industry.
• Strong scientific background is preferable.
• Existing relationships in the specified territory with relevant professionals are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets and implement sales strategies.
• Manage day-to-day customer relationships.
• Present Baxter products and their advantages.

Skills

Sales experience in Healthcare/Pharmaceutical/Medical

Strong computer literacy skills

Existing relationships with Dietitians and Anaesthesiologists

Education

Bachelor's degree

Dietetics degree

Scientific or medical/para-medical degree

Job description

Introduction

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life.

It was our founding belief in

• and continues to be our guiding principle.

Company Overview

We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our mission to save and sustain lives.

Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration.

Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

In this position, you will play a key part in driving sales growth, building strong customer relationships, and implementing effective strategies for our Clinical Nutrition and Anaesthesia product lines. We are looking for a passionate and driven Sales Representative: Nutrition & Anesthesia to join our team in Gauteng, East Rand, South Africa.

Summary

Responsible for achieving sales targets and implementing sales strategies to attain sales volume and customer growth for the assigned therapies: Clinical and Anaesthesia.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Achieve revenue sales and targets for the assigned therapies within your own geographical or business area.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with assigned customers, build and develop professional long-term customer relationships.
• Prepare, implement, and review targeted account plans aligned with the commercial policies defined by Baxter.
• Plan and prepare for each customer visit and record outcomes on the Baxter CRM portal.
• Propose and provide each customer with appropriate solutions that will maximize opportunities for both the customer and for Baxter.
• Maintain presence in all existing and target customers.
• Deal with customer complaints and implement corrective actions as per Baxter SOP.
• Continuously assess the market for new customers, opportunities, and risks to Baxter's portfolio.
• Present Baxter products and their advantages.
• Organize and distribute all needed promotional material in line with marketing strategies.
• Participate in congresses and other customer events as well as organizing Baxter-hosted events as per territory requirements.
• Provide customer training and support/assistance where needed.
• Work closely with sales and other supporting roles within the organization.
• Willingness to travel within the territory (frequent daily and country trips are required), as well as nationally/internationally.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required. Dietetics degree would be a strong advantage.
• Scientific or medical/para-medical degree and a strong scientific background - preferable.
• Minimum 3-5 years sales experience within the Healthcare / Pharmaceutical / Medical industry.
• Existing relationships with Dietitians and Anaesthesiologists in the specified territory will be an advantage.
• Strong computer literacy skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer.

Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability / handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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