Practice Development Manager (BC Consumables)

Allergan Aesthetics•Alexandria, VA

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Practice Development Manager has general responsibilities for all aspects of customer relationship management in the assigned territory. This includes planning, organizing, and implementing all account management activities related to the sale and distribution of Company products, with high accountability for achieving the territory sales and utilization quotas and objectives. This role is field-based, and candidates should live within a reasonable distance from the primary city.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in health, sciences, pharmacy or business-related field preferred or relevant and equivalent industry experience required.
2-4 years demonstrated success selling medical products or services to physicians and/or other health care providers is preferred.
Direct customer experience with the plastic surgeon and dermatology audience is preferred
Experience with consumables selling is preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with all levels of employees.
Proven ability to provide a high level of customer service and support to achieve practice integration of the CoolSculpting Procedure and ensuring a high level of customer/patient satisfaction.
High level of accountability, reliability and extremely responsive.
Ability to make effective and persuasive communications and technical presentations to physicians, management and/or large groups.
Ability to thoroughly understand and communicate the attributes and qualities of Company products using professional selling and closing skills.
Positive attitude and passion for working within the aesthetic field.
Ability to use word processing and database applications, and various software programs such as Excel and PowerPoint.
High level of organization with regard to schedule management and follow-up skills are required.
Knowledge of FDA GMPs.
Ability to function in a controlled environment regulated by FDA GMPs.
Home office capability is required with reliable high-speed internet access.
Ability to travel in order to adequately cover the region including multi-overnight stays, attend tradeshows, and corporate and training meetings is required.
Valid driver’s license issued by the state/province in which the individual resides, and a good driving record is required.
Responsible for performing all duties in compliance with FDA’s Quality System Regulation (QSR), ISO13485, the Canadian Medical Device Regulations, and all other international regulatory requirements with which Allergan complies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with consumables selling is preferred.

Responsibilities

Achieving sales and utilization quota results in the assigned territory.
Responsible for performing effective territory penetration, coverage and account identification to drive sales and increase the customer base for the Company’s consumables.
Providing training, presentations and demonstrations to the customer on application and use of the company’s products using effective communication and sales techniques.
Educating the customer regarding the indications, contraindications, and safety of Company products, and how they fulfill the needs of the customer.
Educating and supporting the customer with marketing strategies including but not limited to website and microsite development, internal office branding, patient segmentation and external marketing strategies.
Supporting and helping to facilitate the execution of regional training workshops and tradeshows within the territory and area.
Pre-planning sales calls and maintaining efficient time management skills to ensure maximum customer contact and highest level of customer service.
Completing administrative responsibilities including periodic business plans, weekly expense reports, up-to-date territory account profiles and customer database.
Manage day-to-day sales administration activities in a detailed and timely manner i.e. Salesforce.com updates and data entry
Maintaining updated knowledge of the industry and competitive products.
Developing and maintaining supportive, productive and effective relationships at all levels within the organization.
Participating in industry-related trade shows/meetings
Maintaining compliance with all applicable quality and regulatory guidelines as an integral part of business operations.
Maintain consistent communication with Regional Practice Manager and Area Sales Manager on all matters related to the territory and region, including accurate forecasting.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic and represent the Company with high integrity, ethics, honesty, loyalty, and professionalism at all times.