Cape Town: Junior Medical Sales Rep Patient Monitoring and Theatre posted by The Focus Group

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 Drivers 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)