Lead the sales and marketing strategy for the Fertility Business Unit

About Us

We partner with clients who look to us for sourcing talent across South Africa & EMEA. We specialize in sourcing outstanding sales talent from entry level to executive level.

We collaborate with our clients to source talent across many job functions predominantly sales but also marketing, business analytics, compliance, regulatory, finance and supply chain.

We have a strong understanding of the talent needs of enterprise clients as well as small, medium and large companies.

We have a rich pool of talent in our database with over 110k sales specific candidates. Our partnership with Linkedin enables us to seamlessly hunt talent according to your specific requirements.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Lead the sales and marketing strategy for the Fertility Business Unit, driving growth, profitability, and market leadership. Partner with the Business Unit Manager and sales team to deliver results, optimize educational activities, and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute strategic sales & marketing plans.
• Achieve and exceed sales and profitability targets.
• Lead and motivate the sales team, ensuring effective training and in-field support.
• Build strong relationships with physicians, fertility specialists, payors, and hospital groups.
• Drive market access, product launches, and competitive positioning.
• Organize congresses, workshops, and educational events to support growth.
• Monitor competitor activity and identify new business opportunities.
• Manage budgets, reporting, and compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Previous Marketing & Sales Manager Experience managing a portfolio in Medical Devices.
• Medical Background is a requirement.
• Knowledge of fertility & portfolio role players and industry needed.
• Knowledge of Fertility related therapies. Clinical and product knowledge will be a definite advantage.
• Existing relationships with Fertility customer base will be a definite advantage.
• At least 5 years' experience at product specialist level.

CLEAR RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE PRODUCT AND SALES MANAGEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING SBU:

• National Reproductive Health
• Responsible for account management for the inland region in a sales consultant capacity.
• Responsible for the management and guidance of two sales consultants for the coastal and inland region.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Strategic thinker with strong business and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• High energy, results-driven, and resilient under pressure.
• Ability to travel extensively and manage a national portfolio.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Degree in medical/management field preferred.
• 5+ years' experience in medical device sales/marketing, ideally in fertility or reproductive health.
• Strong clinical knowledge and existing relationships in the fertility market advantageous.
• Proven leadership, commercial acumen, and ability to deliver results