Regional Sales Manager - Joint Replacement - Inland South, South Africa at Stryker

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical Devices, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven history of delivering exceptional sales results individually and through teams over an extended period
  • Strong team leadership, motivation, guidance, and management skills
  • Ability to foster cross-functional collaboration across divisions, locally, EMEA, Europe, and globally
  • Experience in strategic sales planning, financial forecasting, sales intelligence gathering, revenue analysis, and profit margin monitoring
  • Expertise in customer relationship management, conducting surveys, ensuring satisfaction, and providing centric solutions
  • Knowledge of QA/RA strategic affairs, corrective actions, business ethics, compliance, and standard operating procedures in the device industry
  • Capability to create a sales culture through development, coaching, performance management, staff succession planning, and talent scouting
  • Experience in professional product launches and line extensions
  • Understanding of market trends, healthcare developments, national funding processes, and opportunities for growth
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with key customers, industry opinion leaders, and governmental stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic and operational plans to drive sales growth and achieve financial targets
  • Lead, manage, and develop direct sales teams and clinical support staff in the region (greater Johannesburg, Mpumalanga, and Free State)
  • Manage and grow sales performance within the assigned region covering direct business
  • Demonstrate proactive cross-collaboration with other divisions locally or within EMEA and act as a role model for collaboration
  • Participate in wider Stryker initiatives and projects across Europe and globally (e.g., Employee Resources Groups, mentoring, Stryker communities)
  • Maintain annual strategic sales plans, gather sales intelligence, ensure accurate short- and long-term sales forecasts, analyze revenue growth, and monitor profit margins and targets
  • Ensure customer relations, conduct customer surveys for satisfaction, provide services, and interact with QA/RA on strategic affairs and corrective actions
  • Create a sales culture through team development, coaching, performance management, staff succession plans, and talent scouting; ensure effective launches of new/line extension products
  • Uphold business ethics, compliance to regulations, standard operating procedures, and the company's Compliance Culture and Philosophy
  • Contribute to organizational success as a key business leadership team member, shaping and executing long-term commercial strategies
  • Develop account-specific strategies to optimize service delivery, achieve sales and market share objectives, and analyze account profitability
  • Oversee successful product launches and commercial initiatives aligned with global and regional strategies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and operations
  • Continuously assess market trends, healthcare developments, and national funding to identify growth opportunities
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers, opinion leaders, and governmental stakeholders to enhance brand positioning and market influence

Skills

Sales Management
Team Leadership
Strategic Planning
Sales Forecasting
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Customer Acquisition
Market Development
Budget Management
Sales Performance
Stakeholder Management

Stryker

Develops and manufactures medical devices and equipment

About Stryker

Stryker develops and manufactures medical devices and equipment aimed at improving patient care and surgical efficiency. Their products include surgical tools, neurotechnology devices, and orthopedic implants, which are sold directly to hospitals and clinics. Stryker stands out from competitors by focusing on high-quality products and a commitment to advancing healthcare solutions. The company's goal is to enhance the overall healthcare experience for both patients and medical professionals.

Kalamazoo, MichiganHeadquarters
1941Year Founded
$423.3MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Medical & prescription plans
Supplemental health benefits
Flexible Spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Short-term & long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Risks

Integration challenges from acquisitions may strain Stryker's resources.
Rapid tech advancements risk obsolescence of Stryker's current products.
Regulatory scrutiny on acquisitions could delay Stryker's market entry.

Differentiation

Stryker's acquisitions enhance its minimally invasive surgical solutions portfolio.
Entry into the peripheral vascular segment diversifies Stryker's market presence.
Stryker's focus on AI integration boosts diagnostic accuracy and operational efficiency.

Upsides

Growing demand for minimally invasive solutions aligns with Stryker's strategic acquisitions.
The orthopedic implants market growth benefits Stryker's expanding product line.
Stryker's acquisition of Inari Medical positions it in a high-growth vascular market.

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