National Sales Manager Orthopaedics - South Africa

National Sales Manager Orthopaedic South Africa
Do you enjoy the challenge of working in a growing market across both direct and indirect channels?
As the National Sales Manager (NSM) for our Orthopaedic business in South Africa you will get to do just that. You will be accountable for the strategic & operational plan for the Orthopaedic division, this includes Joint Replacement, Trauma & Extremities direct sales force, as well as overseeing the CMF & Spine indirect franchises for Stryker SA. As the NSM you will work closely with the Sales and Marketing Director to achieve sales and financial business targets. Teamwork, collaboration across divisions and leading a highly engaged team will come naturally to you so you can lead the team onto even greater achievements.
What you will do:
Strategic and financial sales forecast plan:Maintain annual strategic plans, gather sales intelligence for tactical decision making. Ensure accurate sales forecasts for both short and long term. Analyse revenue growth and monitor profit margins and targets.
Maintain customer centric solutions:Ensure customer relations and conduct customer surveys to ensure satisfaction and provision of services. Interact with QA/RA on strategic affairs and corrective action needed.
Collaborate with peers to optimise core business and create sales culture:Create a sales culture through development and coaching, ensure sound performance management processes, staff succession plans and continuously scout for talent. Ensure professional effective launching of new/line extension products.
Sustain business ethic, and compliance to regulations:Inclusive of ADVAMEND, EUCOMED and SAMED keeping abreast of all codes and regulations, ensure standard operating procedures are adhered to and uphold the Compliance Culture and Philosophy of the Company within the Device Industry.
What you need:
10 Years’ experience in the sales industry and 3-5 years in a management/executive management environment
Strong leadership qualities. Ability to move others to act.
Analytical, logical and advanced problem-solving skills
Must be able to establish strategic relationships and partnerships
Must be output driven and must be able to get results through people (Team).
Energise and motivate the greater team.
Pro-active and self-driven.
Highly competent in Microsoft Office applications
Management or sales industry related degree/diploma/Business degree. (nice to have)
What do we offer you in return:
We grow talent; we give you the opportunity to develop your career based on your strengths. Stryker is a career destination for engaged, passionate and talented people who are driven to seek the innovation, growth and opportunity that only we offer.
Competitive remuneration package with bonus as well as:
Phone
Laptop
Car
iPad