Johannesburg: Public Sector Business Development Manager (Healthcare)

This role will be responsible for direct engagement with government hospitals in Gauteng, Procurement Departments, Department of Health, Treasury to profitably market and proactively capitalize on opportunities in this space. The goal is to drive sales and marketing, and customer support across all disciplines of the company’s products regionally (JHB) in the state sector area. To remain abreast of new developments, tenders and legislation on the healthcare state sector. Your tasks: Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities within the public healthcare sector. Remain current and relevant in the state sector space by attending meetings / events focused on state sector healthcare. Development of KOL relationships to ensure profitable and timely engagement Develop strategic plans, maintain tenders and sales, working senior management, sales teams and technical to drive business opportunities Sales focus on consumables market share growth across product portfolio’s Identify and develop new business opportunities with key customers. Assist in developing and executing regional sales strategies aligned with company objectives Provide intel on provincial supply chain policy updates and its potential impact, by developing plans and strategies to mitigate negative outcomes. Ensure all business opportunities are managed professionally, ethically and compliantly so all opportunities are maximized. Achieve and exceed sales targets through proactive pipeline management. Your profile: 7–10 years of sales/business development experience, with at least 5 years in the public healthcare sector Business / Health Sciences Degree or Marketing Diploma High level of surgical procedural knowledge with good business acumen; International/national recognized courses within the medical device industry are an advantage; Demonstrated previous success in sales, customer relationship development, product demonstrations; Good product knowledge of own disciplines with a good understanding of other medical disciplines would be an added advantage; Valid driver’s license with own reliable vehicle Fluent speaking in English, fluency in Afrikaans and an African language is an added advantage; If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, we regret that you have been unsuccessful.