Speech Therapist Grade 1-3

Department of Health; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet seeks a field-based sales professional in South Africa to drive growth through in-person interactions with surgeons and customers. You will develop and execute a territory sales plan, build relationships with key surgeons, and coordinate local educational events to meet targets while adhering to policies and SOPs.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years in surgical/ recon sales, with strong communication, mentoring ability, and product knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 2 years' proven experience in recon sales.
• Ability to mentor others based on proven sales track record.
• Ability to become technically proficient with the complete portfolio of products.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and influence others.

Responsibilities

• Builds strong relationships with key surgeons in the given area, while able to cover orthopedic procedures with clinical proficiency and business acumen.
• Builds and implements a sales plan for the assigned area, manages and tracks customer sales activity and prospective customer initiatives, achieves sales targets, reports on sales progress and competitor and customer activities to sales leader, and utilizes the surgery management system to ensure flawless execution of product delivery to the customer.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes local educational and sales events, with the support of other internal resources, intended to augment the business and help to deliver assigned sales goals.
• Supports referral network of key surgeons and works with key surgeons to educate referrals on Zimmer Biomet products.
• Strictly adheres to all laws and Zimmer Biomet policies and SOPs regarding the interaction with HCP's (Health Care Professionals), product handling and complaints, expense reporting, sales activities, and training.

Skills

Relationship building

Mentoring

Product knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient's mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

Responsible for attaining sales goals and objectives through the creation and execution of a sales plan in the assigned area. This position will drive sales growth through communication and in-person interactions with current and prospective customers regarding Zimmer Biomet's products.

How You'll Create Impact

• Builds strong relationships with key surgeons in the given area, while able to cover orthopedic procedures with clinical proficiency and business acumen.
• Builds and implements a sales plan for the assigned area, manages and tracks customer sales activity and prospective customer initiatives, achieves sales targets, reports on sales progress and competitor and customer activities to sales leader, and utilizes the surgery management system to ensure flawless execution of product delivery to the customer.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes local educational and sales events, with the support of other internal resources, intended to augment the business and help to deliver assigned sales goals.
• Supports referral network of key surgeons and works with key surgeons to educate referrals on Zimmer Biomet products.
• Strictly adheres to all laws and Zimmer Biomet policies and SOPs regarding the interaction with HCP's (Health Care Professionals), product handling and complaints, expense reporting, sales activities, and training.

What Makes You Stand Out

• In-depth understanding of customers and their requirements.
• Ability to mentor others based on proven sales track record with customers.
• Ability to become technically proficient with the complete portfolio of products.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and influence others.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 2 years' proven experience in recon sales

Travel Expectations

• Up to 95% predominantly by car, depending on territory.
• Up to 5% overnight travel may be required.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability