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Job description
As the Regional Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing the strategic and operational plan to drive sales growth and achieve financial targets. This role involves leading and managing direct teams, fostering collaboration across divisions, and working closely with key stakeholders to ensure commercial success. A strong focus on team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and market development will be essential to drive sustainable business growth and high performance.
At Stryker, we look for sales leaders that can motivate, guide, and oversee the success of your region, whilst fostering a strong partnership with our customers and making healthcare better through the use of our industry leading products and services.
You will be responsible for the overall management of your region (greater Johannesburg, Mpumalanga and Free State) , developing and leading your team, and taking ownership for sales and budgets within your territory.
Opportunities for maximizing customer service along with acquiring new customers will be a pivotal part of your role, so a proven history of delivering exceptional results (individually and through your team) over an extended period is key.
You will passionately drive performance with accountability & integrity.
What you will do
Manage and grow sales performance within your region.
Lead, mentor, and develop your team, fostering a high-performance culture.
Develop and execute strategic sales and financial plans, including accurate forecasting.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction and service excellence.
Collaborate cross-functionally (marketing, operations, QA/RA) to optimize business and support product launches.
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and national healthcare developments to identify growth opportunities.
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.
Contribute to organizational growth by participating in Stryker initiatives and global projects.
What you need
Minimum undergraduate degree in Management, Business, or a related field.
5+ years’ experience in sales, with at least 3 years in a high-performing sales leadership role.
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop strong sales teams.
Demonstrated success in building customer relationships and achieving business objectives.
Solid understanding of healthcare, including commercial aspects, tenders, and regulatory requirements.
Must-have experience in orthopedics, ideally joint replacement.
Valid driver’s license.
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.
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