Product & Business Development Manager –Surgical Endoscopy, ENT & Surgical at Salesworx

, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Management, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Market Analysis, Solution Selling, Stakeholder Management, Lifecycle Management, Sales Enablement, System Integration, Strategic Thinking, Clinical Education, Portfolio Optimization, Pricing Strategy, Tender Management, Customer Relationship Management, Project Management

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Job Purpose: To drive product strategy, business development, and marketing execution across Surgical Endoscopy, Surgical Devices, ENT, and System Integration (SI) portfolios. The role focuses on translating market insights into strategic initiatives, supporting complex solution selling, and ensuring successful product positioning, innovation adoption, and integrated solution roll outs. Main Tasks/Responsibilities: Product Management & Lifecycle Manage the full product lifecycle from introduction to phase-out. Define product positioning, segmentation, and pricing strategies. Ensure alignment between global product strategy and local market requirements. Drive portfolio optimisation and product mix to maximise growth and profitability. Market Analysis & Business Development Conduct detailed market analysis, segmentation, and opportunity identification. Monitor competitor activity, pricing strategies, and technological developments. Identify and develop new business opportunities, particularly in surgical innovation and integrated solutions. Develop robust business cases for new products, technologies, and SI solutions. Marketing Strategy & Execution Develop and execute comprehensive marketing plans aligned with commercial objectives. Drive targeted campaigns, promotions, and awareness initiatives. Coordinate and manage participation in congresses, workshops, and industry events. Sales Enablement & Support Partner closely with Sales Managers and Sales Representatives to support execution. Provide product training, tools, and technical support to the sales team. Support key customer engagements, particularly for complex capital and SI opportunities. Equip the sales team with effective value propositions and solution-selling capabilities. System Integration (SI) & Solution Development Support the development and commercialisation of integrated theatre solutions. Collaborate with technical, project management, and service teams to design and position SI offerings. Develop value-based propositions for hospital infrastructure and digital integration projects. Support roll-out and implementation of SI solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Product Launch & Innovation Lead and coordinate new product launches and roll-outs. Drive adoption of innovative surgical technologies and digital solutions. Collaborate with global teams on pipeline products and innovation strategies. Ensure effective market entry and uptake of new solutions. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Engage with surgeons, theatre teams, hospital management, and technical stakeholders. Build and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). Support clinical education initiatives and workshops. Gather and translate customer insights into actionable strategies. Engaging with, building and maintaining relationships with the relevant clinical societies Operational & Compliance Responsibilities Support accurate forecasting and demand planning. Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and company standards. Provide input into tender processes and strategic bids. Maintain reporting on product performance and market insights. Special Knowledge, Skills and Duties: Knowledge: Surgical procedures, operating theatre environments, and sterile protocols. Surgical endoscopy systems, ENT applications, and medical devices. Integrated theatre systems, digital health solutions, and hospital infrastructure. Healthcare procurement processes and tender systems. Skills: Strong analytical and strategic thinking capability. Product management and marketing expertise. Advanced communication and presentation skills. Ability to support complex, multi-stakeholder sales processes. Collaboration and stakeholder management skills. Duties: Drive product strategy and lifecycle management. Support sales execution and complex solution selling. Lead product launches and marketing initiatives. Enable business growth through market development and innovation Requirements Diploma / Degree in Medical Sciences, Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, Sales, or related field or equivalent relevant experience. Relevant clinical or technical certification advantageous. Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in medical device sales or a related healthcare environment. Proven track record in sales, preferably within endoscopy, infection prevention, or capital equipment. Experience working with healthcare professionals in both public and private sectors. Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets. Strong understanding of healthcare systems, hospital environments, and procurement processes. Ability to travel extensively within assigned territory. Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Drive product strategy, business development, and marketing execution for Surgical Endoscopy, ENT, and Surgical Devices portfolios. Focus on translating market insights into strategic initiatives and supporting complex integrated solution roll-outs in hospital environments.