Product Specialist Auckland, Auckland

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Product Specialist Req # 210780 Location Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Job Category Sales Date posted 10/27/2026 Apply Now Overview As a member of Baxter’s sales team, you’ll be aligned to one of our global business units and be responsible for new business, developing existing accounts and ensuring patient-centric approach in all your dealings. You’ll work within an assigned geographic area or with specific accounts to achieve or exceed personal and business goals, all in pursuit of our mission to save and sustain lives. In the sales role, you’ll have the opportunity to provide input on new markets and products, manage customer concerns, and collaborate with other teams. Support for Parents Continuing Education/ Professional Development Employee Health & Well-Being Benefits Paid Time Off 2 Days a Year to Volunteer Success Profile What makes a successful Sales Professional at Baxter? Take a look at some of the top traits we’re looking for and see if you’re a fit. Stakeholder Insight and Influence Sales Solution Identification and Development Negotiation Skills Strategic Planning Managing and Coaching Ownership of the Business Product Specialist Apply Now This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product Specialist to join our Advanced Surgery team in New Zealand, managing the South Auckland territory (covering Middlemore, Waikato, Hawke's bay, Taranaki). Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will play a key role in driving revenue growth and profitability across both existing and new accounts for our Advanced Surgery portfolio. In this position, you will leverage your strong territory management and commercial skills to execute sales strategies, identify and develop new business opportunities, and nurture long-term customer relationships. You will also be responsible for maximising the market presence and adoption of our Advanced Surgery product portfolio, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to deliver outstanding outcomes for customers and the business. Candidates with strong clinical foundations, including those at a junior level, are encouraged to apply. About You You are a results-driven sales professional with experience in surgical selling and a strong understanding of the hospital environment. You excel at building relationships with surgeons, theatre staff, procurement teams, and key stakeholders, leveraging your commercial acumen to identify opportunities and drive growth. With strong communication, territory management, and account planning skills, you are passionate about delivering innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes while achieving sales targets. Collaborative, proactive, and customer-focused, you thrive in a dynamic healthcare sales environment. Most importantly, you are passionate about improving patient outcomes through innovative surgical solutions and are motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the healthcare industry while consistently exceeding sales targets. Key Responsibilities: Achieve communicated sales budgets by penetrating profitable sales of Advanced Surgery products into key targeted accounts within the appointed territory Build relationships and networks with clinical and management staff in accounts Accurately represent the features and benefits of the specific product specialist portfolio to customers and potential customers Maintain profitability within the area of responsibility in consultation with sales and marketing personnel Provide market information and any other relevant data as required to maintain a sound understanding of the marketplace Identify incremental business opportunities and develop strategies to gain any sales flowing from such opportunities Facilitate product presentations to induce product usage in key specialties Identify customer needs and personnel responsible to provide in-service and effective use of Baxter’s products Ensure up-to-date knowledge of products to facilitate effective and accurate communication with customers Maintain documentation and contacts within accounts to enhance business relationships through effective account management Collaborate with Baxter Sales Management, Marketing and Product Managers, and Advanced Surgery Manager on the development and progress of account management plans and the achievement of gross profit and revenue growth, with regular reviews to monitor outcomes Maintain a complete and detailed understanding of policies and procedures and educate Baxter customers on Baxter policies (e.g., returns goods policy) Coordinate with the Customer Service Team to ensure that account ordering needs are met to the customer's requirements Provide feedback to the Sales Lead on trends in accounts through the preparation and submission of a monthly report, including market (competitive) intelligence Supply new business forecasts to management to ensure materials management adequately meets customer’s needs. Key Requirements: Tertiary degree in Medical Science, Healthcare, Business, Management or related fields 2-5 years’ experience working in a commercial/sales role within the Medical Devices or Pharmaceutical industry is desirable Knowledge and application of effective selling skills, including value added selling techniques and Key Account Management is preferred Working knowledge or the Hospital and Healthcare system is highly desirable Highly developed interpersonal effectiveness and relationship-building abilities Accountable for achieving targets and delivering outstanding customer service Collaborative approach and ability to work well with others Willingness to travel as required. #LI-BAXGEN #LI-JB1 #IND-ANZ Equal Employment Opportunity Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice . 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