Surgical Assistant

Smith & Nephew; KwaZulu-Natal; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company is seeking a Sales Representative in Durban to promote and sell medical devices to Orthopaedic Surgeons. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Health Sciences, experience in medical sales, and strong interpersonal skills. This role offers a hybrid working model and emphasizes work-life balance, inclusion, and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Wellness Program

Flexible Working Model

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in Sales of Medical Devices.
• Previous experience covering Orthopaedics cases in theatre.
• Scrubbing experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Launch, promote, and sell specific product range to Orthopaedic Surgeons.
• Provide technical advice during ward rounds.
• Monitor competitive activity and report on sales.

Skills

Sales abilities

Technical advice

Market awareness

Customer engagement

Education

Degree within the Faculty of Health Sciences

Job description

Sales Representative – Durban

Life Unlimited.

At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

We believe that through innovation, development and supporting our customers and patients we can help others achieve a Life Unlimited! Our products are in 100 countries globally and supporting this takes a huge effort.

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 Orthopeadics cases in theatre
• Scrubbing experience is essential
• Experience in Arthroplasty is preferred
• Valid Driver’s License
• Own Vehicle

You. Unlimited.

165 years of pioneering innovation requires a relentless focus on what’s next. We are focused on you. You are what is next...

• Inclusion, Belonging and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity
• 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equal access for all.