Associate Sales Rep (Territory Dev. Rep), Surgical, Based in Houston, TX

Teleflex • Houston, TX

4d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare. Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose. At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

Surgical - Whatever the latest surgical breakthrough looks like, Teleflex is working to make it happen. From our MiniLap™ Percutaneous Surgical System to our Weck™ Hem-o-lok™ Polymer Locking Ligation System, and Weck™ EFx Shield™ Fascial Closure System, our portfolio of products adds up to a powerful offering of solutions that help to improve patient outcomes. These innovative, minimally invasive surgery products are offered alongside time-tested and trusted Pilling™ Surgical Instrument and Lightsource solutions, as well as the Titan SGS™ Stapler portfolio that equips surgeons with advanced bariatric technologies that are designed to deliver a consistent sleeve shape to help enhance perioperative outcomes in sleeve gastrectomy. This wide array of devices and instruments helps meet the challenges of an evolving healthcare environment.Position SummaryThe primary function of the Houston, TX based Territory Development Representative is to provide clinical and sales support to the Device Sales Team. Critical roles and responsibilities include effectively educating physicians and support staff on the appropriate set up and use of all Teleflex Device products. Territory Development Representatives are expected to work in concert with Regional Sales Managers and the Device Sales representatives to provide case coverage and clinical support for users of Teleflex Device products. Additionally, the Territory Development Representative will be required to conduct in-services for staff, participate in sales presentations to prospective customers, and limited travel will be required throughout the region, area, or nation based on clinical and personnel needs. It is a requirement to live within a 30 mile radius of the Texas Medical Center (Houston, TX 77030) unless otherwise approved by the Vice President of Sales.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university preferred or 4+ years’ experience of prior B2B or medical device sales experience is expected, with a demonstrated track record of success.
• 1-2 years of B2B sales experience with documented performance. Prior medical experience is preferred, not required.
• Able to spend time (40 - 60%) traveling in the region with potential to travel to areas across the US.
• Advanced level proficiency with computer skills (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Possess a valid driver’s license and operate a motor vehicle with satisfactory driving records.
• Carry detail bag weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Lift equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Be standing or walking in numerous hospitals or at meetings for 6 – 10 hours per day, up to five (5) days per week.
• Interact with others through effective, verbal communication.
• Establish and maintain all credentials (via RepTrax, Vendormate, etc.) to enter and work in hospital and other medical facilities as required by facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Prior medical experience is preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for exhibiting competencies with the Teleflex Device product line and competitors.
• Responsible for assisting in trade shows and participating in regional, mid year, and national sales meetings, conferences, etc.
• Responsible for consistently updating customer database through salesforce.com. and communicating those updates to Sales and Marketing counterparts.
• Responsible for filling out customer complaint forms on a timely basis manner and sending to Quality Assurance.
• Responsible for sharing competitive information with home office staff, their RSM counterpart and Sales Director.
• Responsible for prospecting for new customers.
• Responsbile for assisting in, creating, and initiating strategies and tactics to increase utilization in the territories they are supporting.

Benefits

• medical
• prescription drug
• dental and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• participation in 401(k) savings plan
• various paid time off benefits, such as PTO, short- and long-term disability and parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level