Trauma Sales Representative

Smith+Nephew; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working Model

Medical Aid

Employee Wellness Programme

Mentorship

Flexible vacation

Paid holidays

Paid volunteering hours

Job summary

Smith+Neb in Cape Town offers a Trauma Sales Graduate internship within the Trauma Sales Division. You will work with Orthopaedic surgeons, gaining hands-on experience in sales support and medical product usage during live procedures.

You'll learn surgical knowledge, product information, and patient engagement while under mentorship, with a hybrid working model and strong emphasis on professional development across medical sales.

Qualifications

• Matric qualification is required.
• Degree within the Faculty of Health Sciences is required.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle.
• Willingness to learn, adapt and take on challenges.
• Strong communication and the ability to work with diverse people.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional services to customers, primarily orthopaedic surgeons, in the assigned territory.
• Spend time in theatre providing technical information and guidance during live surgery.
• Support surgeons and healthcare professionals with technical assistance.
• Complete the Medical Sales Representative Learnership Qualification.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work with diverse people

Confidence and resilience

Willingness to learn

Education

Matric Qualification

Degree in Health Sciences

Job description

Trauma Sales Graduate

Location: ZAF - Cape Town

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Trauma Sales Graduate – Cape Town

Life Unlimited.

At Smith+Neb? 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.

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+Neb 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.

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