We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic and results-driven Sales Manager to join our dynamic commercial sales team
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in promoting, demonstrating, and selling our cutting-edge Sophi Phaco machines to healthcare facilities and supporting our distribution network in the region
They will also promote a full range of related consumable and disposable products as part of Sophi and Rayner
This position requires a deep understanding of cataract procedures and the operating room environment and a proven track record in medical equipment sales, training and support
What You ll Be Doing:
1. Commercial Performance
Commercial strategy development and implementation for Sophi and Sophia accessories across India. Collaborate closely with the head of region to ensure that commercial goals are met.
Launch of Sophi across India market
Driving sales of Sophi consumables and accessories
Launch of Sophi s VR platform in the region
Working on National tenders and with Govt. agencies to support distribution and use of Sophi products
Formal Training
Successfully complete a formal training and certification program in Switzerland
Develop a comprehensive understanding of our surgical equipment portfolio
3. Relationship Building
Build strong relationships with key decision makers in healthcare facilities
Working with Rayner s IOL s teams to ensure future bundling of Rayner s lens, OVD and consumable business is wrapped into Sophi sales across the above markets
Identify and pursue new business opportunities to achieve sales targets
Visits to national distributor congresses
Planning and conducting regional sales meetings
Sales forecasting with distributors across India
4. Customer Education Trainings
Educate customers on the features and benefits of the Sophi range of machines
Conducting Sophi machine trainings for key customers and internal commercial team
5. KOL (Key Opinion Leader) Development
Responsible for building and maintaining relationships between distributors and key opinion leaders
Visiting operating theatres and conducting demos at KOLs
KOL development for Sophi across all regional markets
6. Quoting and Proposal Generation
Work with internal stakeholders to prepare quotations and offerings to customers
Facilitate an appropriate pricing strategy for multi-product offerings.
7. Pre-sales
Identify cross-selling opportunities from the wider Rayner portfolio
Facilitate and lead wet labs, on site demonstrations
8. Clinical Evaluation
Demonstrate the Sophi range in the O.R. during live surgery, programming the devices in response to surgeon preference
Onboard the O.R. team over a period of several months.
9. After Sales
Provide first line technical support to HCPs, facilities, and colleagues.
Provide post-market surveillance to support MDR
10. Sales reporting
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of sales activities, including customer interactions, sales calls, and pipeline management
11. Attend Conferences and Trade shows
Represent the company and local and international trade shows where needed
12. People Management High-Performance Surgical Support
Manage the team of Clinical Application Specialist and Service Engineers across the markets. This includes in field training, mentoring, and strategic support to achieve sales targets What Experience Skills Do You Need:
Proven track record in surgical equipment sales.
Proven track record in ophthalmology sales.
Strong understanding of cataract surgery.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, locally and in the region.
Experience of first line technical service.
Willingness to travel and spend several weeks demonstrating the Sophi range in the O.R.
Working with distributor partners to support commercial sales and demonstrations of Sophi technology.
Education University degree (commerce, law, business administration, economics) or equivalent education
5 plus years experience in a similar position, preferably in ophthalmology or the medical technology industry with investment equipment.
What We Can Offer You:
Comprehensive benefits package including Health and wellness allowance
Employee Assistance Program
Global appreciation platform to recognise colleagues around the globe
Being part of an organisation you can be proud to work for changing the lives of millions of people