Regional Sales Manager ENT: Durban or Cape Town
Life Unlimited.
At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
We believe that through innovation, development and supporting our customers and patients we can help others achieve a Life Unlimited! Our products are in 100 countries globally, and supporting this takes a huge effort.
What will you be doing?
The role reports into the Business Unit Director of the ENT Division and is responsible for providing overall leadership and strategic direction across the Coastal Region to deliver the ENT Franchise business strategy and financial KPIs.
The role will be responsible for developing and implementing business plans to maximise revenue and profit potential, plus developing the associated organizational capabilities to deliver on the market growth programs.
What will you need to be successful?
- At least 5 years working experience in life sciences; medical devices industries, demonstrating a proven track record in sales, marketing and general management across organizations which were growing and innovating.
- Experience with P&L, budgeting, finance, organizational design, talent, change management, strategy development and execution.
- Strong understanding and knowledge of the South Africa market, including regulatory and legal policies and environment to mitigate risk to the business. A thorough understanding of Market Access issues is important.
- Excellent commercial and business acumen to navigate, and negotiate with, key stakeholders, both internal and external, in a challenging and competitive environment.
- Strong track record of growth and achieving results in line with business objectives, including profit targets and building top and bottom-line growth.
- The demonstrated the ability to create new and innovative approaches to managing the business, demonstrating flexibility, open mindedness, and adaptability to rapidly changing environments.
Successful candidates would need the following:
- Matric Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in either a Business or Scientific discipline
- At least 8 years of post-qualification sales experience.
- Of which a min of 5 years medical device/pharma sales experience
- Theatre Experience is essential.
- Minimum of 4 year's Sales Management experience in the Medical or Pharmaceutical field.
- Extensive knowledge of the Medical Devices Industry
- Demonstrated track record of expertise and career progress, within the medical devices landscape and the ability to develop strong relationships with KOL's.
You. Unlimited.
165 years of pioneering innovation requires a relentless focus on what’s next. We’re focused on you. You’re what’s next...
- Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/)
- Your Future: Annual Performance Bonus and Provident Fund Scheme, Share Save Options.
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
- Your Wellbeing: Medical Aid and an Employee Wellness Programme and much more.
- Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
- Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.
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Smith+Nephew is committed to transformation, equity, and inclusion. In line with our Employment Equity Plan and targets, these will be taken into consideration as part of the recruitment process. We are dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the demographics of our society, including the meaningful inclusion of people with disabilities.
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We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day.
Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N.
Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.
Skills Required
- At least 5 years working experience in life sciences or medical devices
- Experience with P&L, budgeting, finance, and organizational design
- Strong understanding of the South Africa market, including regulatory policies
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or Scientific discipline
- At least 8 years of post-qualification sales experience
- Minimum of 4 years Sales Management experience in Medical or Pharmaceutical field
- Extensive knowledge of the Medical Devices Industry
- Theatre Experience is essential
Smith & Nephew Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Smith & Nephew and has not been reviewed or approved by Smith & Nephew.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plans are paired with a global mental‑health program for employees and families, indicating a robust core health package.
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Retirement Support — U.S. employees have access to a 401(k) with company contributions, and share plans complement long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous holiday, paid volunteering leave, and flexible work models point to broad time‑off options.
Smith & Nephew Insights
What We Do
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win.. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited. Please note: not all products referred to may be approved for use or available in all markets.







