Senior Sales Representative – Hernia & Wound Management at Medtronic

A Day in the Life

• We are a company who inspiring the extraordinary. For more than 70 years, we have led the way with purpose-driven healthcare technology. That history compels us to relentlessly pursue therapies that change lives.
• The role is opened to continue our daily milestone in serving our patients & partners and give them the highest level of support & partnership which is aligned with our daily mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. For this role, you will be expected to be located in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Promotes and sells Medtronic's products and services within an assigned geographic area and /or specific customer accounts to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Responsible for developing, building, and strengthening long-term relationships with stakeholders including distributors and healthcare professionals.
• Responsible for pursuing leads, assessing needs and providing product services to maximize the benefits derived from Medtronic's products and/or services.
• Promotes and establishes education of the company's products and/or services.
• Conducts market research including customers and competitors activities.
• Implements market development plans/strategies and changes as needed.
• Communicates customer feedback on new products and/or modifications to existing products or applications to internal stakeholders including R&D, Operations and Marketing.
• Provides clinical and technical support to end-users, associated HCP’s and patients where required. 
• Provides clinical and technical expertise through product demonstrations and in-service of company products. 
• Conducts on-site education and consulting and supports establishment and maintenance of customer relations with healthcare professionals and organizations. 
• Management of consignment inventory in allocated accounts as per SOP for specific OU’s assigned to you: Expired; Short dated; Non/slow-moving; Cycle Count. 
• Ensure compliance with internal training (Cornerstone), use of Customer Relations Management Tools (SFDC), activity scheduling 

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in Medical Surgical or Medical device Industry 
• Medical background and experience in the surgical field – preferably with Hernia & Wound management, Sutures and Wound closure experience
• Strong communicator, Positive attitude and willingness to learn fast
• Health Sciences or Medical background