Area Manager, B&S - North Carolina

Embla Medical•Charlotte, NC

1d•$68,518 - $84,630

About The Position

Össur is a leading global provider of innovative mobility solutions that help people live a Life Without Limitations®. Significant ongoing investment in research and development has led to over 2,100 patents, award-winning designs, and successful clinical outcomes. Össur is focused on improving people’s mobility through the delivery of Prosthetics and Bracing & Supports solutions. Helping people live a Life Without Limitations is why we exist as a company. About the Role Responsible for sales growth of Össur bracing & support products. Make sales presentations to all medical professionals within the assigned territory to elicit use of Össur orthopedic products and achieve sales goals within the defined territory or assigned customer base. Primary customer calls points: all departments within the hospital setting where Össur orthopedic products are utilized (e.g. Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Trauma, Emergency Medicine and Materials Management) and private clinics with the focus on Orthopedic, and O&P offices. Develop and build relationships with various clinical decision makers to expand Össur core customer base and product sales market share. Help to develop effective sales strategies to achieve sales goals and objectives within designated territory.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in a life science or business discipline.
Minimum three plus years in direct field sales, preferably in medical products.
Strong oral and written communications skills.
Strong organizational, analytical, task and time management skills
Must be able to maintain a rigorous travel schedule
Ability to travel 50%

Nice To Haves

Prior experience selling O&P, Physical Therapy or Orthopedic products highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Attains or exceeds monthly, quarterly and annual territory sales objectives for all products.
Makes scheduled personalized sales presentations to medical professionals in the assigned territory or to the assigned customers to elicit use of Össur products and achieve sales goals.
Utilizes all available tools to effectively execute the sales plan within the assigned territory and/or customer file, to include; other sales team resources (e.g. CAM, Specialists), literature and promotional materials.
Consistently maintains high level of output according to established productivity standards.
Makes effective use of all resources to sustain optimum performance and efficiency with a focus on growth and profitability.
Develops and executes strategic solutions towards the total market to effectively grow territory profitably.
Responds promptly to the needs of both the internal and external customer.
Is proactive in cost containment and management of expenses.
Maintains and uses a professional arsenal of industry, technical, and competitive knowledge to overcome objections and effectively implement our sales and product strategies.
Maintains an acceptable level of technical competency, 90% or above on all testing.
Works collaboratively with the local “Independent Representative” organization and other partner distribution partners within the territory to ensure sales goals are attained.
Maintains, analyzes and uses territory/customer reports and databases to effectively and efficiently organize and plan territory priorities and activities.
Keeps management informed of customer and competitive activity, which could impact the sales or marketing position of our products.
Submits accurate and timely territory reports to include expenses.
Exercises good judgment in the use of company funds to ensure territory profitability.
Complies with both the spirit and letter of applicable laws and regulations.
Seeks assistance when faced with potential legal or regulatory issues.
Maintains a professional image and demeanor consistent with the image of Össur.
Carries out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical and professional manner.
Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of company data including new product information, marketing strategies, discount programs, pricing information and other business proprietary information.
All employees must be aware, have knowledge and shall have received general training in Quality requirements of Össur. Training takes place in the Onboarding process and in New Employee Orientation. More specific Quality training is job specific. All training related to the quality management system is done in accordance to the Training Management Process (QM1681).
Exercises good use of company funds and property within the set guidelines.
Maintains an honest and professional attitude as the company’s representative at all times.
Contributes to a safe working environment by maintaining own workspace and reporting any potential hazards.