National Ultrasound Application Specialist - Sandton Verfied

Salary Negotiable Sandton, Gauteng Sandton, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 19-11-2019 12:45:49 PM
14-01-2020 12:45:49 PM
The company wishes to employ a National Ultrasound Application Specialist, based in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will report to the National Product Manager: Imaging Division

The role is responsible for “owning” the client engagement process, ensuring that we get our machines in front of the client and introduce the best solution / equipment for 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 primary role is to 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.

Summary of Requirements

Ability to get the relevant machine in front of the doctors and introduce the benefits of the machine, and its benefits against the competition

AIM to carry out a minimum of 3 x demonstrations per week (whether arranged by the SP or yourself)

Responsible for marketing the product to the relevant audience through demonstration, with respect to the area of specialisation

Create and maintain relationships by providing support, information, and guidance and promoting the equipment to high level professionals

Remain current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies, attending industry-related, company-approved seminars

Maintain current appropriate industry certifications

Know the competition and how we are positioned in order to best exploit our unique selling points

Understanding of how the solutions map against client requirements and ability to communicate such understanding verbally and in writing

Sound technical knowledge and other discovery to identify actual needs and buying criteria

Determine a solution set that would meet that defined need

They will clearly add value by multiplying rather than dividing corporate initiatives. They will be capable of coaching their team to improved levels of performance, or providing continuous training when required, to keep the team on track, and of developing the individuals in the team to achieve their fullest potential

Training clients, staff, new staff, and technical staff on the workings of the equipment.

Ability to demonstrate the equipment at congresses and conferences and answer all questions relating to competitive products

Assist sales in closing the deal

Support sales and end user

Assist in presenting quotes

Ability to operate professionally in front of any audience.

Educate the sales team on the technical aspects of the product

Is linked at the hip to the sales team throughout the entire sales process


Qualifications and Experience

Computer Literacy

Minimum of a matriculation certificate is required.

A business related qualification is beneficial

Sonography background highly recommended

Ability to do scans, have medical background experience

Ability to operate the equipment professionally and to train effectively

Experience in sales

Essential:

This individual is an industry expert in his/her particular area of specialization and has, in addition, a broad knowledge of his/her specialized industry.

Proven track record

A high level of technical ability

General business knowledge

Client oriented

Influence

Results oriented

Create credibility to ensure customer confidence

Represent The Company professionally to clients and prospects

Behavioural Characteristics:

Accountability

Reliability

Punctuality

Professional

Attention to detail

Team player

Accuracy

Self-motivated individual

Special Requirements:

South African Citizen

Own reliable vehicle

Valid Driver’s license

Willing to put long hours into the position