Trauma Sales Graduate

Smith & Nephew; KwaZulu-Natal; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company is looking for a Trauma Sales Graduate to support Orthopaedic surgeons and provide technical assistance during surgeries. You will gain hands-on experience, working closely with the sales team while learning about surgical procedures. Candidates should have a degree in Health Sciences and strong communication skills. This role offers valuable mentorship and a flexible working model.

Benefits

Flexible vacation and time off

Paid holidays and volunteering hours

Medical aid and Employee Wellness Programme

Hands-on training with mentorship

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and take on challenges.
• Valid drivers license and own vehicle.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in theatre with surgeons.
• Work with Sales Representatives to learn the sales process.
• Support technical assistance for healthcare professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Confidence

Resilience

Education

Degree within the Faculty of Health Sciences

Matric Qualification

Job description

Trauma Sales Graduate – Durban and Cape Town

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 Trauma 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...

Our Offer

• 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 creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from diverse candidates.