Business Head

SUMMARY:

Are you a dynamic and strategic leader ready to drive growth and innovation in the medical devices industry? Our client is seeking a talented individual to join them as their Business Head. In this pivotal role, you will lead, direct, and manage our Sales, Marketing, and Technical departments, spearheading the development of bra...

POSITION INFO:

Are you a dynamic and strategic leader ready to drive growth and innovation in the medical devices industry? Our client is seeking a talented individual to join them as their Business Head. In this pivotal role, you will lead, direct, and manage our Sales, Marketing, and Technical departments, spearheading the development of branded activities in South Africa and beyond.

Why Join Us?

• Leadership Opportunity: Take the reins as you lead our Management Team and assume full PL responsibility for key departments within our subsidiary.
• Strategic Impact: Shape the future of our operations by developing and executing comprehensive Sales Marketing strategies grounded in market insights and analysis.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with cross-functional teams to foster alignment and synergy, driving collective success.
• Continuous Growth: Leverage your expertise and passion for innovation in a dynamic and ever-evolving market landscape.

• Proven leadership skills with a record of accomplishment of success.
• Experience in managing a PL and driving financial performance.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial experience, ideally in Sales, Marketing, or Business Unit Management.
• Strong people management and coaching abilities.
• Analytical mind-set with a results-oriented approach.
• Innovative thinker with the ability to navigate change and uncertainty.
• Background in the Medical Device Field and knowledge of industry trends preferred.
• Self-starter with a drive for excellence and continuous improvement.

• Team Leadership: Directly manage the Management Team comprising Sales, Marketing, and Technical departments. Collaborate closely with the HR and Finance Manager, both of whom report to the Country Manager.
• Financial Oversight: Assume full PL responsibility for the respective departments within the South African subsidiary.
• Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor performance against agreed objectives, implementing corrective measures where necessary.
• Operational Excellence: Strategize, design, implement, and oversee operational processes aimed at enhancing productivity and driving growth.
• Sales Marketing Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive Sales Marketing Strategy along with tactical plans, grounded in thorough market understanding and analysis.
• Key Account Management: Assume direct sales responsibility for Key Accounts, aiding in both the development of existing accounts and the pursuit of new prospects.
• Team Management: Effectively manage employee activities through collaboration and coaching, ensuring the continual development of team members.
• Cross-functional Alignment: Align with and support the "Universal Renal Care Team" in South Africa, fostering a culture of collaboration and synergy.