About the Role
Smith+Nephew is seeking a Product Specialist for Sports Medicine to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is integral to executing marketing strategies and tactical plans designed to highlight the advantages of S&N products. The Product Specialist will contribute to driving revenue and market share by collaborating with Regional Marketing Managers, fostering strong relationships with key accounts, and relaying customer needs back to the company. A key aspect of this position involves direct engagement with influential surgeons, demonstrating and selling unique patented devices and implants within a surgical theatre setting.
Smith+Nephew is committed to developing technology that enables individuals to live without limitations. With a global presence across 100 countries, the company's products are supported by extensive global efforts focused on innovation, development, and customer support.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with distributors.
- Conduct product presentations for various customer groups, including physicians, nurses, purchasing departments, and decision-makers.
- Deliver comprehensive product training sessions.
- Assist in identifying and evaluating field and marketing support requirements, and provide recommendations to management.
- Maintain strong working relationships with Business Unit staff and regional marketing managers.
- Serve as a primary communication channel between the marketing organization and the Business Unit to address and resolve issues such as product problems, quality concerns, manufacturing defects, and other related matters.
- Function effectively in a surgical theatre environment, including scrubbing in and providing assistance or guidance to physicians on the implantation, usage, and techniques of S&N products.
- Facilitate the implementation and adoption of marketing strategies, tactics, and customer education programs at the country level.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a medical field or an equivalent qualification.
- One year of experience in product marketing.
- In-theatre and/or clinical marketing experience is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in both Arabic and English communication.
Required Skills
- Product Marketing
- Theatre and/or Clinical Marketing
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Customer Relations
- Product Presentations
- Product Training
Work Environment and Location
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Smith+Nephew is committed to Inclusion, Belonging, and Equity, fostering an environment that celebrates diversity. For most professional roles, a hybrid working model is available. The company provides direct, team-customised, and mentorship-based training opportunities.