Job Description

You’re an important part of our future. Hopefully, we're also a part of your future! At B. Braun, we protect and improve the health of people worldwide. You support this vision, bringing expertise and sharing innovation, efficiency and sustainability as values. That’s why we would like to keep developing our company with you. Keeping your future in mind, we’re making a joint contribution to health care worldwide, with trust, transparency and appreciation. That's Sharing Expertise.
Area Sales Executive based in Gauteng (Johannesburg Area)
Company:  B. BRAUN MEDICAL (PTY) LT
Job Posting Location:  Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Functional Area:  Sales
Working Model:  Onsite
Requisition ID:  7922

An Exciting Career Opportunity Exists for an Area Sales Executive for the Hospital Care Division based in the Gauteng

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Gauteng, reporting to the Regional Sales & Operations Manager (Gauteng). The successful incumbent will be responsible for driving sales and promoting the portfolio of Regional Anesthesia Solutions, Injectable Drugs, and Plasma Volume Replacement (PVR) products to healthcare providers. This role requires strong clinical knowledge, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) in the medical field.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop B. Braun’s footprint and sales across the Johannesburg Region
  • Taking ownership of the territory to drive sales and growth
  • Develop and maintain relationships with Anesthetists, Pharmacists, ICU Specialists, Procurement Managers, and Nursing Staff
  • Achieve and exceed revenue targets across the product range
  • Promote and sell Regional Anaesthesia Products, Injectable Drugs, and PVR products to hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals
  • Identify new business opportunities and expand market share within the Johannesburg Region
  • Maintain market and competitor analysis, and providing regular feedback
  • Manage key projects
  • Successfully launch new products into the market
  • Provide training, presentations, in-services, and education to end users
  • Ensure that regular in-service training programs and workshops are facilitated to maintain and update the customer knowledgeable about B. Braun’s products
  • Keep up to date with industry trends, competitor activities, new technologies and product innovations

 

Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience:

  • BSc Degree or related tertiary qualification
  • Proven experience of a minimum of 3 to 4 years in medical sales, particularly in a hospital environment
  • Strong understanding of the public and private healthcare sectors in South Africa
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively within a large geographical region.
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within the region

 

Skills and Competencies:

  • Sales and negotiation expertise with a consultative approach
  • Familiarity with healthcare regulations and compliance
  • Analytical skills to assess market trends and develop targeted strategies
  • Customer-focused mindset with the ability to provide solutions and value to healthcare professionals
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-matrix company in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Digital literacy (Experience in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software e.g., Salesforce)

 

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

As a global company and an equal opportunity employer, B. Braun embraces and encourages diversity, and we encourage applications from all different backgrounds to represent the customers and partners that we support.

Application Submission Requirements:

 

  • Interested EXTERNAL candidates who meet the above requirements, are also welcome to apply by submitting their CV to recruitment.za@bbraun.com.
  • We encourage colleagues to share the job spec with eligible external candidates that may be interested in this position or any other position that we are currently recruiting for.
  • All applicants are required to include the Job Title of the position that they are applying for in the subject line.

 

 

Closing Date:

Friday, 17 October 2025

Should you not receive a response within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.