Surgical Assistant

Smith+Nephew; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical devices company seeks a Sales Representative for Durban to launch, promote, and sell a specific product range to Orthopaedic Surgeons. Candidates should have experience in medical device sales, a degree in the Health Sciences, and scrubbing experience. This role offers flexibility and a focus on diversity and wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible Vacation and Time Off

Paid Volunteering Hours

Medical Aid

Employee Wellness Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Sales of Medical Devices.
• Minimum of two years' experience supporting Orthopaedic cases in theatre.
• Scrubbing experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Launch, promote, and sell a specific product range to Orthopaedic Surgeons.
• Ensure customer understanding of product range.
• Attend regular ward rounds to provide technical advice.

Skills

Sales ability

Customer education

Technical advice

Competitive monitoring

Education

Degree in Health Sciences

Physiotherapy or Biokinetics qualification

Job description

Sales Representative – Durban

Life Unlimited.

At Smith+ – Smith+ …  In the world of medical devices, Smith+ — one of the leaders in advanced surgical solutions — "design #30 10 % innovation we to revolve-u” …?

What will you be doing?

The role forms part of the Reconstruction and is responsible for the successful launch, promotion, and sales of a specific product range to Orthopaedic Surgeons. The continuing education in the correct application and usage of these products in the sales territory allocated to the incumbent is paramount. This role reports to the Regional Sales Manager responsible for the allocated territory.

What will you need to be successful?

• The ability to attain and exceed targeted sales.
• Experience in developing and maintaining a regular calling pattern and to report accordingly.
• Experience and knowledge in ensuring that all customers are fully cognisant of the product range.
• The ability to give technical advice whilst attending regular ward rounds.
• Experience in monitoring competitive activity.

Successful candidates would need the following:

• Previous experience in the Sales of Medical Devices
• Degree within the Faculty of Health Sciences
• A qualified Physiotherapist or Biokineticist is preferred
• A minimum of two years’ experience covering and supporting Orthopaedics cases in theatre
• Scrubbing experience is essential
• Experience in Arthroplasty is preferred
• Valid Driver’s License
• Own Vehicle

You. Unlimited.

• Inclusion, Belonging and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/)
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
• Your Wellbeing: Medical Aid and an Employee Wellness Programme and much more.
• Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.

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