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Join a team that is changing millions of lives. 

Transforming smiles, changing lives. 

At Align Technology, we believe a great smile can transform a person’s life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever’s next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. 

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As a Sales Development Representative you will be part of our smart, diverse and fast-moving global team that is moving an industry forward, from analog to digital. We're doing complex work with innovative products including Invisalign clear aligners and the highly advanced iTero intraoral scanner, which give both Doctors and patients an improved experience.

You will be rewarded with an excellent base salary, generous commission scheme and great social benefits. Beyond remuneration you will have the opportunity progress your career within sales or in one of the many other internal teams. 

As a Sales Development Representative, you will be responsible for recruiting and identifying new doctors that will adopt the Invisalign portfolio in South Africa. You will be, based in Johannesburg doing a hybrid sales activation role that involved virtual and face-to-face interactions with customers in South Africa.

In this hybrid role, you will… 

  • Proactively work with existing and new Align customers and practice teams to grow their business with us
  • Recruit and drive new doctors through identification, education, retention and growth pathway.
  • Provide outgoing virtual calls and face to face customer visits to push commercial Initiatives
  • Follow up on leads from the field sales team, company events, marketing, website, contact forms, etc. and convert them into business opportunities
  • Work in close collaboration with Marketing, Field Sales, clinical and Customer Success Teams
  • Track activities in CRM (Salesforce)
  • Be responsible for achieving a sales target.

In this role, you’ll need … 

  • 3+ years of sales experience
  • A proven track record of on-target achievement
  • The ability to navigate through gatekeepers and identify and influence decision makers.
  • To be a team player with good collaboration skills and a desire to work in a high-performing team.
  • To be adaptable and open to new ideas and ways of doing business
  • Relationship management skills as you will build and maintain positive connections with customers and colleagues at Align Technology
  • Effectively manage adoption and change management
  • To be based in Johannesburg metropolitan.
  • Fluent in English

Sound like a good fit?   

Great! Click the "Apply" link to let us know you are interested. Not the right fit? Don’t worry, Align is quickly growing so we are creating more opportunities to expand our Align family. Please consider joining our Talent Network to receive notifications about future jobs or sharing this opportunity with others in your network.   

About Align   

Align Technology is a publicly traded medical device company that is transforming smiles and changing lives. Our global team of talented employees develop innovative technology, tools and treatment options to help dental professionals worldwide achieve the clinical results they expect. Our digital ecosystem combines the power of technology to create beautiful smiles through the integration of AI and machine learning, digital imaging and visualization, biomechanics and material science to develop the Invisalign system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world; iTero Intraoral Scanners and OrthoCAD digital services. Did you know? Align is the world’s largest manufacturer of custom 3D-printed materials.   

By joining Align, you will be part of a global, fast-growing company in one of the most dynamic industries. Great people, innovative technologies, and meaningful work – these are just some of the things employees say make Align Technology a great place to work.   

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Global Diversity Statement:

At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we will continue building a workforce of diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences and fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion for all our employees. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities. All with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all of our employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. Applicants for positions with Align must be legally authorized to work in the country which they are applying for and verification of employment eligibility will be required as a condition of hire.

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