Trauma Sales Graduate

Smith Nephew; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working Model

Hands-On Theatre Experience

Mentorship and Training

Medical Aid and Wellness

Job summary

Smith Nephew in Durban is seeking a Trau­ma Sales Graduate to join the Trauma Sales Division. The internship offers hands-on experience in medical sales and direct support to orthopaedic surgeons during live theatre.

You will learn the sales process, build product knowledge, and receive mentorship while contributing to patient care and outcomes in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Matric Qualification completed.
• Degree within the Faculty of Health Sciences.
• Valid Driver's License and own vehicle.
• Willingness to learn, adapt and take on challenges.
• Strong communication and collaboration with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional services to customers, mainly orthopaedic surgeons.
• Spend time in theatre providing technical information during live surgery.
• Learn and observe surgical procedures and progress to assist in theatre.
• Work with experienced Sales Representatives to understand the sales process.
• Build product knowledge and surgical technique understanding.
• Support surgeons and healthcare professionals with technical assistance.

Skills

Strong communication

Adaptability

Customer engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Matric Qualification

Health Sciences degree

Tools

Driver's license

Own vehicle

Job description

Life Unlimited. At Smith+… we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Trauma Sales Graduate – Durban

At Smith+… 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 Trauma Sales Division and in this internship, you will work directly with the team to provide professional services to our customers, primarily Orthopaedic surgeons, in the assigned territory. One of the highlights of being on this programme is spending time in theatre providing technical information and guidance in the usage of our products during live surgery.

What will you need to be successful?

• Learn and observe surgical procedures, progressing to assist in theatre.
• Work closely with experienced Sales Representatives to understand the medical sales process.
• Build product knowledge, surgical technique understanding, and anatomical expertise.
• Support surgeons and healthcare professionals with technical assistance.
• Complete the Medical Sales Representative Learnership Qualification.
• This is a hands-on role where you’ll gain real experience in sales, customer engagement, and surgical support, with mentorship from industry experts.

Successful candidates would need the following:

• Matric Qualification
• Degree within the Faculty of Health Sciences
• Valid Drivers License
• Own Vehicle
• A willingness to learn, adapt, and take on challenges.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse people.
• Confidence, resilience, and eagerness to develop professionally.

You. Unlimited.

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

• 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.

Smith+ Nephew is committed to transformation and inclusion. In line with our Employment Equity Plan and targets, these will be considered as part of the recruitment process. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the demographics of our society, including people with disabilities.