Junior Sales Representative - Medical Devices

Our client is a supplier of surgical instruments and surgical consumables and disposables.  We are looking for a *young rookie salesperson* who comes from a *medical related role such as Biokinetics, Physiotherapy, nursing* etc.  The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator who has the ability to absorb pressure and promote our client’s range of products in a professional and ethical manner.   *RESPONSIBILITIES* * Achieve business plan by implementing and changing strategies per customer as needed * Maintain and grow current business by establishing excellent relationships with and support to customers * Identify and develop new business * Supply information needed for quotations as requested by customer * Be available for theatre support, if needed, also after hours * Establish and maintain relationships with clients including theatre staff, CSSD, pharmacy manager, stock controllers etc. Mandatory visits to all customers on regular basis * Assist when and where required at organized exhibitions and meetings to promote our clients products through demonstrating the clinical features and benefits * Conduct in service training and product demonstrations * Provide competitive information such as tenders, pricing data etc * Improve product knowledge and sales techniques. * Manages consignment stock to minimize risk * Submission of planners and reports as requested by Sales Manager * Always protect the integrity of the team   *EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:* * Bachelor’s degree, medical discipline or equivalent Diploma with work experience preferred.  *ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE* * Years of successful sales experience in the medical device or related industry. * Experience with OR products is preferred, particularly orthopedics. * Experience with problem solving and relationship building with surgeons and hospitals. * Must have experience in 'Theatre Based Selling' preferably * Medical Surgical Device Sales * Established Relationships with Key Orthopeadic Surgeons Medical aid, pension fund contributions, fuel card, cell and data allowance *EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:* * Bachelor’s degree, medical discipline or equivalent Diploma with work experience preferred.  *ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE* * Years of successful sales experience in the medical device or related industry. * Experience with OR products is preferred, particularly orthopedics. * Experience with problem solving and relationship building with surgeons and hospitals. * Must have experience in 'Theatre Based Selling' preferably * Medical Surgical Device Sales * Established Relationships with Key Orthopeadic Surgeons