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About Smith+Nephew

Smith+Nephew is dedicated to designing and manufacturing technology that enables individuals to live without limits. Through continuous innovation, development, and robust support for customers and patients, the company strives to help others achieve a Life Unlimited. Smith+Nephew products are utilized in 100 countries worldwide.

The Product Specialist Role

Smith+Nephew is seeking a Product Specialist to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is central to executing marketing strategies and tactical plans that highlight the superiority of Smith+Nephew products. The role involves close coordination with Regional Marketing Managers to drive revenue and market share for the Division, while also fostering strong customer relationships with major accounts and ensuring customer requirements are communicated back to the Company. The Product Specialist will be directly involved in selling unique patented devices and implants in theatre to opinion-leading surgeons.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the distributor network.
• Conduct product presentations tailored for various customer levels, including physicians, nurses, purchasers, and key decision-makers.
• Deliver comprehensive product training sessions.
• Assist in identifying and assessing field and marketing support needs, providing recommendations to management when appropriate.
• Maintain strong collaborative relationships with Business Unit staff and regional marketing managers.
• Act as a crucial communication link between the marketing organization and the Business Unit to resolve problems, quality issues, manufacturing defects, and other related concerns.
• Be present and able to scrub in the operating theatre to assist or advise physicians on Smith+Nephew product implant, usage, and techniques.
• Facilitate the implementation and adoption of marketing strategies, tactics, and customer education programs at the country level.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a medical-related field or an equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of one year of experience specifically in product marketing.
• Prior in-theatre and/or clinical marketing experience is considered ideal for this role.

Experience Level

Candidates are generally expected to possess 2-5 years of professional experience in a relevant field, which includes the specific requirement of at least one year in product marketing.

Application Details

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The salary for this role will be discussed directly with qualified candidates during the interview process.