Sales Specialist - Gastroenterology (GI)

At Olympus, we're passionate about improving people's lives through innovative medical technologies. We are seeking a motivated and commercially driven Sales Specialist - Gastroenterology (GI) to join our New Zealand team, managing an established territory across the Lower North Island.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced medical sales professional, healthcare clinician looking to move into sales, or someone with strong commercial acumen and a passion for building customer relationships in the healthcare sector.

As a Sales Specialist, you will partner with hospitals, clinicians and key stakeholders to promote Olympus GI solutions, drive equipment upgrades and capital sales, and support customers in delivering outstanding patient outcomes.

You will be responsible for achieving sales and gross profit targets while building long-term partnerships with healthcare professionals across your territory.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets
• Develop and grow relationships with existing customers and key decision-makers
• Drive equipment replacement and upgrade opportunities within assigned accounts
• Identify and convert new business opportunities across the territory
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of Olympus GI products and their clinical applications
• Develop territory plans, sales forecasts and prospectpipelines
• Provide market intelligence, including competitor activity and emerging opportunities
• Collaborate closely with marketing, customer service and fellow sales specialists
• Coordinate product demonstrations and evaluations
• Maintain accurate customer records and activity reporting
• Represent Olympus at conferences, industry events and educational programs
• Champion Olympus values and contribute positively to team success
• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a driven and customer-focused professional who enjoys building trusted relationships and delivering results.

You'll be successful if you have:

• Proven success in medical device, healthcare or business-to-business sales.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Confidence in negotiating and managing complex customer conversations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to identify opportunities and drive growth within your territory.
• A proactive, resilient and results-focused approach, with a passion for achieving goals.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a high-performing team.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences and service excellence.
• A clinical background in nursing, allied health, medical science or a related healthcare discipline will be highly regarded.
• Experience working within hospital environments, particularly in gastroenterology, endoscopy, medical devices or healthcare technology, would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of the New Zealand healthcare market is desirable.

About Olympus

Our purpose at Olympus is to make peoples' lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. We do this through innovation. As a technology pioneer, we design and deliver solutions across our Medical division that makes a positive contribution to society.

Our Medical business uses innovative capabilities in medical technology, therapeutic intervention, and precision manufacturing to help healthcare professionals deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and minimally invasive procedures to improve clinical outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of life for patients and their safety.

Our commitment to customers and our social responsibility is the cornerstone of everything we do.

Why work at Olympus

At Olympus, we are dedicated to fostering a high performing culture, a collaborative environment, and enabling everyone to shine. Our common values of Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact, and Empathy form the foundation of our culture and guide our behaviour, where our people feel like they are making a difference every single day.

Not only will you benefit from a meaningful, rewarding and challenging career, you will have access to a range of benefits:

• Learning on demand
• Flexible work arrangements (work from home, flexible hours, purchase additional leave)
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives (Corporate Games, Run 4 Kids, Free Bowel Cancer Screening tests, RUOK Day, and EAP)
• Home office allowance available for eligible roles upon commencement.
• Reward and Recognition Program 'Shining Stars'
• Social events (Strategy forums, Annual Awards, and Christmas parties)

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Established territory with existing customer relationships
• Represent a globally recognised leader in medical technology
• Work with innovative Gastroenterology products and solutions
• Strong onboarding, training and ongoing development
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Competitive salary package, incentives and company vehicle

To submit your interest in this opportunity, select "Apply for this job". Want to know more? Confidential discussions are welcome; contact our Talent Acquisition Partner - Emma Lucas on +61 3 9265 5404. A comprehensive Job Description is available on our Careers page.

"We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply."

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