An Exciting Career Opportunity Exists for a Portfolio Manager, Avitum Products based at Northriding
This is a full-time, permanent position based at the B. Braun S.A. Head Office located in Northriding, Johannesburg, reporting to the Divisional Manager: Renal. This role will require a deep understanding of Renal Dialysis.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement and drive strategies in alignment with the regional strategy, utilizing the aligned sales model and channels while following the Group Strategy and the company's overall vision, mission, and values
- Inventory Management - Responsible for forecasting the requirements of locally manufactured and imported products to maintain optimal stock levels at all times to meet strategic objectives
- Implement strategies to move slow-moving or short-dated stock and rationalize the portfolio as required
- Break down the regional targets received from the Managing Director into specific targets for local sales teams and individuals in collaboration with the Regional Sales Managers
- Implement marketing strategies, segmentation, promotional plans, and pricing strategies
- Monitor performance and analyse data to identify areas for improvement and growth opportunities
- Determine market viability and introduce new products to the market based on business potential
- Stay up to date on market conditions, competitors, clients, and other factors that may affect the business, including relevant market research to identify customer needs and market trends
- Establish relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in the industry and professionals in the health sector related to the various product portfolios
- Plan and coordinate training events, attendance at congresses/symposia, and conduct relevant customer training
- Be well-informed and possess a thorough understanding of customers' tender and quote systems, ensuring timely and correct submission of tender bids
- Maintain sound clinical and conceptual knowledge of the portfolios and stay current with the latest research and trends
- Oversee the training of Area Sales Executives (ASEs) to ensure the sales team is fully trained and competent in selling and detailing the products
- Join Area Sales Executives (ASEs) in the field (co-travel) to review team expertise in products and concepts, and to ensure sustained customer engagement
Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in either Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
- Clinical Technologist- Nephrology/Nursing qualification with dialysis experience will be an advantage
- Proven experience (minimum of 3 years) in Product Management, preferably in the Health Industry
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong financial and business acumen with experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and defining sales budgets
- Strategic thinking and analytical skills
- 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
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.
- All applicants are required to include the Job Title of the position that they are applying for in the subject line.
Closing Date:
Friday, 06 June 2025
Should you not receive a response within 14 days of the closing date, please consider it unsuccessful.
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