About the position
CLIENT AND IDEAL CANDIDATE
A well-known and well-established Medical Technology (Diagnostics, Equipment, Devices, Consumables) Distributor across well over 20 therapeutic focus areas. The Client is looking for a strong candidate with a solid Clinical / Technical background in both clinical training in ICU, NICU, High Care and EMS and / or in medical equipment and devices such as patient monitors, defibrillators and AED Systems, together with at least 5 years’ in-field sales support and technical support experience within private and government hospitals in the Western Cape
Candidate must reside in Cape Town, Western Cape
JOB PURPOSE
An opportunity exists for a Junior Sales Representative within the Patient Monitoring and Theatre Division, based in Cape Town, Western Cape. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting, selling, and supporting patient monitoring systems, defibrillators, AED systems, and related theatre equipment across private and government hospitals within the Western Cape.
This role is ideal for a clinically trained individual with technical experience in medical equipment who wishes to transition or grow within a sales environment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Essential / Minimum Requirements:
• Matric / Grade 12 (non-negotiable)
• Nursing or related BSc Degree or Biomedical or Medical Sciences related qualification is an advantage
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transport
• South African Citizen / valid Work Permit (if applicable)
• Clinical training in ICU, NICU, High Care, and EMS – essential
• Technical training on electronic medical equipment and devices such as patient monitors, defibrillators, and AED systems – essential
• Sales support and technical support experience – essential
• Based in Cape Town, with at least 5 years’ in-field experience within private and government hospitals in the Western Cape – essential
• Candidate must reside in Western Cape
Preferred / Advantageous:
• 3 to 5 years’ sales experience (medical industry preferred, but not essential)
• Diploma or degree in a clinical, biomedical, or healthcare-related field
• Sales / Marketing qualification or short course in Business Development, Sales, or CRM
• Product-specific training on patient monitoring and emergency care systems
Skills and Competencies:
• Presentable, professional, and customer-focused individual
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident in presenting and demonstrating technical products
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Highly organized with strong time and territory management abilities
• Proactive and self-driven, with a passion for learning and growth
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Computer literate (MS Office; CRM experience advantageous)
• Honest, reliable, and able to provide credible references
JOB RESPONSIBILITTIES
• Promote and sell patient monitoring and theatre equipment within the Western Cape region
• Provide clinical and technical product demonstrations and support to customers
• Maintain and grow relationships with hospital staff, procurement teams, and clinical departments
• Achieve territory sales targets and key performance objectives
• Plan and organize customer visits and product presentations effectively
• Record customer interactions, opportunities, and activities in the CRM system
• Deliver accurate reporting to management, including weekly plans and monthly sales analysis
• Monitor competitor products, pricing, and market trends
• Attend training sessions, workshops, and industry events as required
• Provide after-sales technical and clinical support, ensuring customer satisfaction
• Be available for occasional after-hours or weekend events (e.g., workshops or congresses)
Desired Skills:
- Equipment Operation
- High Care
- Medical Sales
- Nursing
- Production Application Support
- Sales
- Technical Sales
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Commission
