US Remote Sales Manager, Anesthesia

Teleflex • Chicago, IL

33d • $90,000 - $125,000 • Remote

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. Anesthesia - At Teleflex, we promote the use of advanced anesthesia techniques to help improve outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. We equip clinicians with some of the most advanced medical devices on the market today, from our world-class brands including: LMA and Rüsch airway management devices designed to help reduce the risk of airway-related complications. Arrow pain management products designed to improve patients' post-operative pain experience. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers advanced medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients' lives. Position Summary The US Remote Sales Manager reports directly to the Director of Sales (DoS) and can be based from in the Central or East time zone. This role involves developing and executing a successful sales strategy for rapid revenue growth and profitability within the assigned Anesthesia market. The position requires significant activity, independent initiative and utilization of solid business skills while working within the existing remote sales team environment. In concert with the sales leadership team, provide technical expertise to the sales team in the promotion and introduction of focused product technology to achieve company sales revenue targets while maximizing full product portfolio opportunities. Exhibit excellent selection skills in recruiting and hiring top talent, talent development and retention of salespeople. Comfortable calling on various health care providers, co-traveling, mentoring, and delivering direction to the remote sales team members. Responsible for providing inspiring leadership, strategic direction and tactical execution plans to our Anesthesia Remote Sales team.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business, management or marketing is required, with an anticipated experience level of 5+ years as an individual contributor sales representative and 2+ years as a regional sales manager for external candidates. For internal candidates, prior sales leadership experience is a plus, but in absence thereof, candidates should be able to demonstrate a progressive and clear development plan that outlines preparedness for sales leadership. Prior sales and sales leadership experience must yield a demonstrated track record of success in the medical device industry.
• Experience in leading teams with disruptive technology through the complex multi-department remote and inperson selling environment is ideal.
• Clinically knowledgeable - with a strong history of utilizing basic A&P and clinical resources as a major part of driving a sale forward. Demonstrated knowledge of medical device industry.
• Analytical skills - gathers and analyzes information skillfully and develops alternative solutions.
• Presentation skills - ability to present numerical data as well as strategic policy effectively and edit presentation based upon the audience. Excellent communication skills.
• Management skills - includes staff planning, decision making, facilitating process improvement, and taking responsibility for subordinates' work activities by setting expectations and monitoring delegated activities as well as continuing to encourage growth by providing regular performance feedback.
• Leadership skills - provides the vision to inspire, and motivate others to perform well, inspires respect & trust and guides others.
• Business Acumen - understands business implications of decisions, displays orientation to profitability, demonstrates knowledge of market and competition and aligns work with strategic goals. Also, works within approved budget, develops, and implements cost saving measures and contributes to profits and revenue.
• Strategic thinking - develops strategies to achieve organizational goals, understands organization's strengths and weaknesses, analyzes market and competition, identifies external threats and opportunities, and adapts strategy to changing conditions

Responsibilities

• Develop sales strategy and tactics with DoS and support/drive execution of account penetration for new and existing products within the continuum of the Anesthesia portfolio. Develop, present, and execute regional sales plan to achieve and/or exceed assigned goals
• Interface with remote sales reps by training, planning, counseling, and directing their efforts in selling and properly following up with accounts to achieve goals; formulate sales objectives for repr. Maximize growth opportunities with existing customers and prospect new accounts.
• Lead and inspire a highly productive sales team.
• Creates a culture of open and honest communication.
• Creates a compelling team vision and selects, coaches, and develops a highly motivated sales team.
• Perform regular field travel to coach team and accelerate regional growth. (4 days/month)
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptivity when faced with change. Effectively adjusts plans when priorities shift and focuses team's efforts during times of change to minimize disruption.
• Cross functional collaboration to effectively utilize internal and external business partnerships to accomplish goals through collaborative efforts.
• Responsible for key customer development. Conducts high level business and product discussions with agency/ organizational partners and key market related influencers and is sought out as a valuable resource. Continually expands network of customer champions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of provider landscape and company pricing/contracting structure. Expert in negotiation skills. Utilizes business reviews to drive customer compliance and uncover additional business opportunities and contract expirations.
• Coaches team on analytical tools to develop business plans. Prepares, reviews and analyzes reports to monitor sales rep activities. Coaches team to predict and forecast within 5% +/-.
• Responsible for ensuring proper utilization of SF.com customer database to include leads, sales funnel and sales quotation functions.

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: Manager
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees