Job Description: Product Manager – Surgical Division (Spinal Focus) – Gauteng - Remote

Reports To: Marketing Director & CEO

Purpose: Lead business development efforts in the surgical sector, with a specialized focus on spinal surgery. Build and maintain strong partnerships with healthcare professionals to exceed sales targets and enhance the company’s presence in the surgical market. Act as the key liaison between the company and its top-tier customer base.

We’re Hiring: We're currently looking to appoint a Product Manager who possess specialized knowledge in spinal surgery. Experience in arthroplasty will be a distinct advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive strategic sales initiatives with hospital and clinical customers
• Conduct professional product presentations and theatre support (CRICE training preferred)
• Collaborate with clients to identify needs and tailor surgical solutions
• Represent the company at medical congresses, events, and trade expos
• Manage budgets, customer databases, consignment stock, and monthly reporting
• Resolve customer issues with tact and efficiency, while representing the company brand

Required Expertise:

• Proven success in medical device sales, ideally in spinal or arthroplasty portfolios
• Sound understanding of theatre procedures and protocols
• Ability to plan territory strategies, manage time independently, and achieve KPIs
• Hands-on experience in congress planning, sales documentation, and client follow-ups

Skills & Attributes:

• Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills
• Deep product knowledge and the ability to passionately convey value
• Resilient, self-starting, and results-driven mindset
• High level of honesty, professionalism, and self-management
• Strong planning, organization, and problem-solving capabilities
• Customer-focused with a commitment to follow-through

Support & Tools Provided:

• Sales training and CRICE theatre training
• Marketing strategy and sales tools
• Access to product brochures, price lists, and customer management systems

Authority:

• Engage with customers within sales and marketing parameters
• Report stock shortages and manage complaint processes
• Maintain consignment stock levels at healthcare facilities

Requirements:

• Driver’s License
• Own reliable vehicle
• Relevant experience

Remuneration:

R80 000pm basic plus commission, travel, cell allowance, medical aid and provident fund contribution commensurate with numerous factors such as experience, current earnings etc. All interested candidates to send their updated CV’s and their current/previous remuneration details to cvs4ruarke@therecruiters.co.za