Responsibilities:

1. Sales & Product Promotion: You would be responsible for selling ophthalmic products to healthcare providers, explaining their benefits, and providing training on their use.
2. Customer Relationship Management: Building and maintaining relationships with existing clients, as well as identifying new opportunities to grow sales.
3. Product Knowledge: You need a deep understanding of the products you're selling, including their technical specifications, usage, and benefits in treating specific eye conditions.
4. Market Research: Keeping up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor products.
5. Presentations & Demonstrations: Conducting product demos, educational sessions, and presentations to medical professionals.
6. Collaboration with Medical Teams: Working closely with medical practitioners to address their needs and provide support during procedures or patient care.

Skills & Qualities:

• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to explain complex products in a simple, understandable way.
• Technical Knowledge: A solid understanding of ophthalmic products and technologies.
• Sales Acumen: Ability to meet sales targets and understand the sales process in a highly competitive and regulated environment.
• Customer Service: Providing after-sales support, product training, and technical assistance.
• Problem-Solving: The ability to understand a customer's needs and match them to the right product solutions.

Education & Qualifications:

Typically, companies look for candidates with:

• A background in life sciences, healthcare, or business (some roles may prefer a degree in biology, biomedical sciences, or related fields).
• Experience in sales, particularly in medical sales, is highly valued.
• Knowledge of ophthalmology and eye care products is a plus, though some companies provide extensive training.

Key Products in Ophthalmic Sales:

1. Intraocular Lenses (IOLs): Used in cataract surgeries.
2. Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments: Instruments for LASIK, retina surgery, glaucoma surgery, etc.
3. Diagnostic Equipment: Devices like OCT machines, slit lamps, and fundus cameras.
4. Pharmaceuticals: Eye drops, treatments for dry eye, glaucoma medications, etc.