About the position
CLIENT
Our Client is a long-standing distributor of state-of-the art electro-medical equipment, devices and medical consumables throughout Southern Africa. Our Client provides specialized equipment to meet the stringent expectations of specialist physicians, private clinics and hospitals - including operating theatres, critical care, high care units, trauma and emergency care. It also caters for the occupational health and home care sectors.
Its next generation wound management system, includes technology that revolutionized the way chronic wounds are treated by recreating the natural wound healing processes of the body.
CANDIDATE / JOB PURPOSE
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Advanced Wound Care Product Specialist to lead sales efforts and contribute to product management initiatives.
This role combines technical product expertise, clinical knowledge, and strategic sales execution to drive market adoption and growth of our advanced wound care portfolio.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who can work independently to build the brand in the South African market.
Location: Gauteng – based in Johannesburg
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Business, or related field (Clinical background / nursing preferred).
3–5+ years’ experience in advanced wound care sales / product management
Demonstrated success in sales within the wound care, healthcare or medical device industry.
Strong clinical knowledge of wound healing processes, products and protocols.
Familiarity with hospital purchasing systems, tenders, and reimbursement processes.
Experience launching new wound care technologies or devices
Skills & Competencies:
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Clinical credibility and ability to translate technical information into customer value.
Strategic thinking and analytical capability
Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently in a field-based role.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Product Management
Develop and implement a national product strategy
Serve as the subject matter expert for the advanced wound care product portfolio
Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity
Support the development of clinical and commercial marketing materials
Work closely with the supplier to develop the brand in South Africa
Responsible for all product matters including registration and stock holding
Sales & Business Development
Develop and execute sales strategies to build the brand and increase market share
Identify, develop, and manage relationships with key opinion leaders in the public and private sectors
Deliver product presentations, clinical education, and training to healthcare professionals.
Provide feedback from the field to refine value propositions and selling strategies.
Attend ward rounds and dressing changes
Provide end user product application guidance and assistance
Assist with Pre-Authorization and funder requirements
Desired Skills:
- Nursing
- Product Management
- Sales
- Wound Care Management
About The Employer:
Our Client is a long-standing distributor of state-of-the art electro-medical equipment, devices and medical consumables throughout Southern Africa. Our Client provides specialized equipment to meet the stringent expectations of specialist physicians, private clinics and hospitals - including operating theatres, critical care, high care units, trauma and emergency care. It also caters for the occupational health and home care [URL Removed] next generation wound management system, includes technology that revolutionized the way chronic wounds are treated by recreating the natural wound healing processes of the body.
