Associate Clinical Sales Consultant, Specialty Nutrition Systems - Ohio (Columbus, Cleveland)

About the role

The Specialty Nutrition Systems (SNS) Associate Clinical Sales Consultant supports the adoption, expansion, and clinical execution of AVANOS Specialty Nutrition Systems products within Acute Care hospital accounts and integrated delivery networks. The role is anchored in clinical credibility, with initial focus on Short-Term Feeding products, primarily CORTRAK 2 Enteral Access System (EAS) and CORGRIP NG/NI Tube Securement Device.

Responsibilities

• Support protocol-conversion engagements at top-tier accounts — including bedside training, super-user development, in-services, and outcomes data capture
• Own day-to-day relationship management and clinical support across the assigned geography, working closely with the regional Clinical Education Specialist on training and implementation activities
• Lead bedside coaching, case support, in-service training, and competency validation for nursing and clinical staff on assigned products
• Develop expertise across the AVANOS Specialty Nutrition Systems portfolio and the underlying clinical evidence, IFU, and patient-selection considerations
• Deliver product and clinical presentations to bedside clinicians, nursing leadership, and multidisciplinary committees
• Identify clinical champions, support KOL development, and contribute to case study and outcomes documentation that supports broader account growth
• Partner with sales colleagues across the SNS portfolio on shared accounts, supporting them on clinical and protocol questions for assigned products
• Track and report on account-level activity, training completion, adoption milestones, and competitive intelligence
• Participate in regional planning, account reviews, and at-risk account discussions led by the Regional Manager
• Maintain compliance and credentialing requirements for uninterrupted access to customer facilities
• Progress through a structured 24- to 36-month development plan toward a full Account Consultant or Specialist territory, including ride-alongs and demonstrated readiness milestones

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required when offset by two years clinical credential and relevant experience
• Active clinical credential strongly preferred: Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN), Registered Nurse (RN), Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP-CCC), or equivalent allied health credential with demonstrated nutrition support experience
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge of enteral nutrition, feeding tube placement, ICU/critical care workflows, or nutrition support practice
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to engage credibly with bedside clinicians and clinical leadership
• Comfortable in a hospital setting, including ICUs and patient-facing environments
• Evidence of continued personal and professional growth and development
• Excellent knowledge of PC-based applications (Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Travel by car is required; position requires up to 50% overnight travel
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds

Qualifications

• The right candidate is a clinician-first hire. They have spent meaningful time at the bedside, know how nutrition support actually works in an ICU, and can talk to a critical-care nurse or a clinical nurse specialist as a peer rather than a vendor.
• This role is an entry path into medical device sales for clinicians who want to translate their expertise into broader patient impact. It offers a clear development progression toward a full sales territory, and the opportunity to help establish AVANOS Specialty Nutrition Systems as the published standard of care across enteral access, securement, and feeding.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable in a hospital setting, including ICUs and patient-facing environments
• Excellent knowledge of PC-based applications (Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Travel by car is required; position requires up to 50% overnight travel
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive range of benefits
• 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting
• Free onsite gym
• Ongoing cafeteria
• HQ region voted 'best place to live' by USA Today
• Uncapped sales commissions

Pay

The anticipated average base pay range for this position is $63,000.00 - $76,000.00. In addition, this role is eligible for an attractive incentive compensation program and benefits. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the base posted.