Junior Medical Device Territory Manager (Orthopaedics & Surgery)

About the role

A client of Sabenza IT & Recruitment is looking for a motivated, commercially driven Junior Medical Device Territory Manager to cover Pretoria and the surrounding area. The role suits a medical device sales professional with 2-3 years of experience in orthopaedics, surgery or a related surgical environment who wants to develop their career in the medical device industry. The successful candidate builds relationships with surgeons, theatre staff and hospital stakeholders and supports the growth of the territory.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with surgeons, theatre staff and hospital stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities and grow existing accounts within the territory.
• Promote medical device products and solutions to healthcare professionals.
• Provide product demonstrations, training and customer support, including assistance with theatre cases.
• Build a sound understanding of product specifications, clinical applications and customer requirements.
• Manage consignment stock and maintain accurate sales reports.
• Monitor competitor activity and work towards sales targets.
• Travel within Pretoria and surrounding areas to support customers.

Required profile

• 2-3 years of experience in medical device sales, surgical sales or a related medical environment.
• Background in orthopaedics or surgery; sports medicine experience is not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong relationship-building and customer service skills.
• Commercial awareness and interest in sales and business development.
• Ability to learn technical product information and communicate product benefits.
• Willingness to provide theatre support and develop clinical product knowledge.
• Self-motivated, organised and able to manage territory activities independently.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel within the territory.
• A medical-related or relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous.