District Sales Manager (Medical Device), Lexington/Louisville, KY (Remote)
Planet Pharma · Louisville, KY · 1 mo ago
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Responsible for achieving territory sales targets and overseeing all resources, including clinical support and field sales representatives. Reports directly to the Regional Sales Director (RSD).
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute business plans to identify opportunities within the current customer base and formulate sales strategies to meet or exceed sales goals.
- Demonstrate competence in all areas of programming (HF, LF, etc.) and complex case coverage in the operating room.
- Prospect new customers and drive lead follow-up.
- Partner with clinical and associate sales team members to develop skills and meet or exceed sales targets.
- Position products and services effectively to existing and new clients in the region.
- Develop and implement strategies to counter competitors.
- Establish strong working relationships with key decision makers, customers, and their staff.
- Train and educate customers on product merits and proper clinical usage through presentations and demonstrations.
- Understand and confirm customers’ needs, handle objections, and gain commitment.
- Manage asset and inventory effectively.
- Initiate and evaluate corporate pricing agreements to ensure competitive product value.
- Report on sales process, market conditions, and customer activities to sales leadership.
- Utilize internal platforms to ensure flawless execution of product delivery to clients and patients.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute local educational and sales events to augment business and deliver sales goals.
- Represent the company at industry conferences, targeting specific customers to gain sales leads and promote products.
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships within the company to maximize sales support and customer service.
- Contribute to a strong team effort.
- Recognize and understand competitive products, features, and strengths relative to the company’s offerings.
- Provide a high level of service with patient outcomes as a top priority.
- Travel daily within the assigned territory.
- Adhere to company policies, codes of conduct (e.g., AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code), and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Represent the company professionally and uphold ethical business practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent years of experience may substitute for the degree.
- 3+ years of medical sales experience with a proven track record of success.
- Valid Driver’s License, clean driving record per company policy, and active vehicle insurance.
- Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time, dependent on territory geography.
- Operating room sales experience highly preferred.
- Demonstrated success in previous sales roles, indicating high performance.
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize daily work to meet regional requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High empathy and compassion for patients.
Physical Demands
- Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Possess specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the capacity to adjust focus.