Job description

Job TitleSales Specialist, Cardiovascular Informatics, META (Middle East, Turkey and Africa)Job Description

You are responsible for:

• Executes the sales efforts for assigned product modalities, delivers accurate business forecasting, developing and executing comprehensive strategic and tactical sales plans to achieve sales targets and market share objectives, working under limited supervision.
• Identifies new business opportunities and develops innovative approaches to penetrate new markets or expand existing market presence, leveraging deep understanding of clinical and technical aspects of the product modalities.
• Informs and advises customers on the latest technological innovations and configurations, including upgrades to existing installations, addressing inquiries and complaints to enhance customer satisfaction and achieve sales targets.
• Assists stakeholders in delivering compelling customer presentations focused on the clinical and technical components of the value proposition, strategically positioning products and services to address competitive challenges and support tender strategies and quotations.
• Maintains and updates CRM records with accurate customer interactions and sales data for products, ensuring timely data entry to support sales strategies, track engagement, and enhance customer relationships, while leveraging insights to improve sales processes and customer satisfaction.
• Supports concerned stakeholders in achieving business goals, including balanced selling and attainment of business unit annual operating plan (AOP) targets, and provides critical input for validating product forecasts and strategic planning.
• Partners with Marketing to provide strategic input on sales tools, pricing strategies, and competitive threats, enabling Marketing to effectively support Specialists and contribute to the strategic goals of the business unit.
• Prepares and presents detailed analyses, reports, and performance metrics on sales activities, customer interactions, and market trends to support informed decision-making and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the sales organization.
• Tracks industry trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product enhancement, market expansion, and competitive advantage, providing actionable insights to drive business growth.
• Drives the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to optimize sales processes, enhance operational efficiency, and foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the commercial unit.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and Philips policies across all sales activities, maintaining high levels of quality and ethical standards in interactions with customers and stakeholders.
• Guides and develops employees to achieve organizational goals and ensures compliance with industry regulations, all while fostering a culture of impact with care.

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor's/ Master's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with Bachelor's OR minimum 3 year of experience with Master's in areas such as Business Development, Clinical Sales, Service or equivalent.
• Prior experience or exposure in Ultrasound & Image guided therapy particularly in Cardiac Imaging (Echocardiography) or the Cardiology field, is highly preferred.
• Strong presenter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, comparable to high-performing modality sales specialists.
• Solid understanding of the healthcare market, clinical environments, and medical workflows.
• Ability to work independently as a high-performing individual contributor while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under pressure.
• Customer-centric attitude with a focus on delivering value and building trusted relationships.
• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic, fast-paced healthcare environments.
• High level of emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity when working with diverse clinical teams and stakeholders.

How we work together
Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.
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Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma