Cochlear Implant Consumer Specialist (CICS) - Inside Sales

Sonova AG

1d • $72,000 - $95,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Cochlear Implant Consumer Specialist (CICS) is an inside sales role focused on engaging and educating prospective cochlear implant candidates. This remote position involves building relationships, providing personalized guidance on cochlear implantation and Advanced Bionics solutions, and managing leads through the sales funnel. The CICS will also be responsible for ensuring a positive candidate experience, maintaining accurate documentation, and adhering to compliance standards. The role requires strong communication and influencing skills, with a focus on accountability and follow-through.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least one year of experience with adult and pediatric patients with Cochlear Implants
• Ability to interact courteously and professionally when representing Advanced Bionics online or in person
• Influences candidates and internal partners through credibility, effective communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Leads through accountability, ownership, and follow-through, ensuring commitments are met and stakeholders remain informed.
• Fluency in English
• Microsoft 365
• Ability to work remotely and engage candidates through phone, CMS/text, webchat, and video communication.
• A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in a hearing related field a plus
• Previous Medical Device Company Sales Experience highly preferred
• Experience in implementing sales techniques is preferred
• Familiarity with cochlear implants, candidacy, and regional support organizations is helpful
• Spanish a plus
• Virtual communication platforms
• Salesforce & WebEx a plus
• Experience supporting remote or virtual sales workflows a plus

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with prospective cochlear implant candidates by understanding their needs, providing appropriate guidance, and supporting informed decision-making.
• Engage candidates through phone, email, SMS/text, webchat, video meetings, and other approved communication channels.
• Provide personalized education about cochlear implantation, Advanced Bionics solutions, available resources, and next steps.
• Facilitate individual and group virtual meetings to educate and support candidates throughout the cochlear implant journey, helping them understand cochlear implant technology and key decision points.
• Provide scheduled coverage for inbound candidate inquiries received through assigned queues, including phone calls, emails, webchats, SMS/text, and other approved communication channels.
• Monitor, triage, and respond to inbound queue activity during designated coverage hours to support timely candidate engagement and a positive customer experience.
• Manage assigned leads through each stage of the consumer sales funnel, ensuring timely engagement, follow-up, and progression toward key milestones.
• Develop and execute personalized follow-up strategies that support candidate movement through the cochlear implant journey and drive funnel stage advancement.
• Identify and address barriers that may impact candidate progression in selecting Advanced Bionics by partnering with candidates, field teams, and other internal teams to facilitate next steps.
• Monitor funnel health, prioritize outreach and opportunity management activities, and maintain accurate documentation in Salesforce and other approved business systems.
• Ensure candidates receive timely follow-up, education, and guidance aligned to their stage in the cochlear implant journey.
• Identify barriers to progression and proactively connect candidates with appropriate resources and support.
• Facilitate a seamless and positive candidate experience through effective communication, follow-up, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Gather candidate feedback, identify recurring questions, objections, conversion barriers, and emerging trends through candidate interactions, Salesforce data, virtual programs, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Share relevant insights with appropriate stakeholders to support business decisions and continuous improvement.
• Accurately document candidate interactions, activities, and outcomes in Salesforce and other approved systems.
• Adhere to company policies, quality requirements, privacy standards, and compliance expectations.
• Report product complaints, quality concerns, and process improvement opportunities through established channels.
• Use Sonova-approved AI and digital tools responsibly, while validating outputs and following privacy and compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
• TeleHealth options
• 401k plan with company match
• Company paid life/ad&d insurance
• Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
• Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• STD LTD Buy-ups available
• Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Legal/ID Theft Assistance
• PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
• Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hearing aid discount for employees and family
• Internal social recognition platform

What This Job Offers

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