25 Oct
Salesworx Specialist Sales Recruitment
Sandton
Job Description
The company wishes to employ an Application Specialist for the Imaging Division, based in Johannesburg.
The successful candidate must be an industry expert in his/her particular area of specialization and has, in addition, a broad knowledge of his/her specialized industry. The role is responsible for “owning” the client engagement process, ensuring that company product range are demonstrated to client and that the best solution/equipment are presented to the client.
This is a senior position with the responsibility to both grow the company in the division and to manage all supporting resources to ensure the sales of the product.
The sales/ Applications Specialist will be aligned with national strategy and be engaged directly by the sales team across the country as well as the product manager.
The primary role is to represent the company professionally to clients and prospects, consult with doctors/ decision makers and the sales team during client assessment, needs analysis and client meetings with a focus on promoting the equipment by demonstrating the product and its unique features and benefits.
Territory: Gauteng North and South
Reporting:
This position will report to National Imaging Product Manager.
Key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following:
- To ensure the relevant machines are introduced in front of the relevant audience through demonstrations and promoting the benefits of the machine.
- Creating and maintaining relationships by providing support, information and guidance as well as promoting the equipment to high level professionals.
- Developing an in-depth knowledge of the Ultrasound product range and services provided.
Know the competition and how we are positioned to best exploit our unique selling points Responsible for the sales of the Ultrasound products, including maintaining and growing existing business and expanding of sales within the assigned territory.
- Coaching, training and developing sales team to achieve their goals. This function includes but are not limited to support during trials, co-travelling with sales staff, after sale product training and follow up visits to customers.
- Demonstrating and training of clinical personnel, support to customers as well as technical staff on the working of the equipment.
- Attending meetings, conferences and exhibitions as required promoting Ultrasound products and services;
- General Administration associated with the position;
- This is an application specialist position and not an incentive or sales position.
The company will offer:
- Sufficient factory training.
- Full set of all manuals and service updates.
- Access to factory Product Specialists.
- A full set of demo equipment.
Requirements
Qualification and requirements:
- A Grade 12 certificate as a minimum requirement.
- Relevant diploma/degree in Ultrasound or Radiography
- South African Citizen
- Own vehicle and valid driver’s license
Skills required:
- Ultrasound/ Sonography background highly recommended
- Ability to operate the equipment professionally and to train effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Computer Literacy
- Client oriented
- Ability to build relationships with customers
- Product knowledge
- Presentation skills
- Customer Service, Assisting with Sales Goals, Territory Management, Prospecting Skills, Self-Confidence, Product Knowledge, Client Relationships.
- Proven track record
- A high level of technical ability
- General business knowledge
- Influence
- Results oriented
- Create credibility to ensure customer confidence
- Willing to work after hours and weekends to accommodate shift staff and problems that may arise.
- Previous Sales/ Applications experience would be an advantage;
- Previous experience in a similar position in the Medical industry would be an advantage
- Attention to detail;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
- Sales Driven, dynamic, out-going and motivated, results orientated
Benefits
- 100% Medical Aid
- 100% Provident Fund
- Travel Allowance. R6 000
- Cell phone allowance R1 000
- Company Laptop & Cellphone
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▶️ Sales & Applications Specialist – Imaging | Johannesburg
🖊️ Salesworx Specialist Sales Recruitment
📍 Sandton