Product Specialist (34672)

Job Summary

Aid in the management of a product line or multiple product lines. Increase the profitability of existing products and assist in the development of new products with maximum profitability.

Essential Functions, Duties, And Responsibilities

• Be able to in-service, maintain, and restock all products in the KLS Martin LP current product portfolio
• Use professional verbal and written communication skills to explain technical product information to customers, salespeople, and other employees
• Prioritize activities and tasks based on set sales and development goals for the product line
• Organize and execute trips to field locations to perform job duties and responsibilities at trade shows, customer on-site locations, sales meetings, workshops, cadaver labs, and in surgery
• Develop and assist in publishing product education and product marketing media
• Develop business and technical knowledge and demonstrate a high degree of work ethic in the accomplishment of assigned goals

Qualifications

• 4 year college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience or demonstrated ability to learn
• Previous experience or demonstrated ability to learn Salesforce.com, SAP, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Concur, Paycom, iOS iPad & iPhone

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within the organization
• Plan and organize internal cross-department meetings to accomplish goals of the product line or project
• Follow through on issues, make informed decisions that comply with policies and procedures, complete tasks and problem-solve
• Demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision and accomplish high level goals with minimal explicit instructions

Skills

• Typing/computer keyboard
• Utilize computer software (specified above)
• Retrieve and compile information
• Maintain records/logs
• Verify data and information
• Organize and prioritize information/tasks
• Operate office equipment
• Advanced mathematical concepts (fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, graphs)
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Public speaking/group presentations
• Research, analyze and interpret information
• Investigate, evaluate, recommend action
• Basic mathematical concepts (e.g. add, subtract)
• Abstract mathematical concepts (interpolation, inference, frequency, reliability, formulas, equations, statistics)

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods
• Standing for extended periods
• Extended periods viewing computer screen
• Walking
• Reading
• Speaking
• Hearing/Listening

Hazards

• Normal office environment
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Electrical current
• Housekeeping and/or cleaning agents