Regional Sales Manager; m​/f​/x- Medical Devices

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Job Description:

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

We are growing in South Africa! Our Medical Surgical Business is looking to appoint a Regional Sales Manager (NSM) to lead and grow our commercial footprint across Gauteng. Reporting to the Country Business Leader, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will:

• Drive active & respective Sales (Revenue) & Operating plans
• Budget and P&L Management per respective region
• Sales Strategy and Planning
• Team Management, include improving efficiency and competitiveness
• Customer Relationship Management
• Sales Reporting and Analysis ( adherence and management of POS)
• Collaboration with Marketing, Clinical and Other Departments Cross Functionally
• Development, motivation and training and coaching, as well as leading for change
• Evaluates and recommends new activities and approaches to improve sales rep performance results
• Product:
  Knowledge, Demand planning, Training and Education
• Compliance and Regulatory Adherence
• Market Expansion and Competitive Intelligence
• Event Participation and Networking Proven CRM knowledge

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree 5+ years of relevant experience in Med Tech, Pharma, or Healthcare.

• Proven experience leading a sales team and managing people both remotely and directly.
• Strong sales, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Problem-solving aptitude and customer service excellence.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Knowledge of the Med Tech industry, healthcare market in South Africa, and regulatory compliance for medical devices.
• Capability to execute strategic plans set by the company.

• Hybrid eligible:
  Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to our Fourways office at least 1–2 days per week
• Travel:
  May include up to 60% Regional/Gauteng based travel
• This position requires driving a company vehicle, subject to pre-employment and ongoing review of motor vehicle history

Supporting Your Well-being

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Diversity & Inclusion

(*) We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the…