Senior Sales Representative, Endovenous - Houston, TX

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Bring your sales talents to a leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions.  Rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation, our medical technologies open doors. We support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Join us for a career in sales that changes lives.

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES: POSITION DESCRIPTION:

To grow sales and market share for an assigned territory by promoting, selling and servicing EndoVenous products. Build business by aggressively developing new accounts and driving therapy adoption of VenaSeal and Closure System product portfolio across the continuum of care for Venous Disease. Practice good, ethical territory management in terms of organization, planning, administration and expense planning and control. Train medical staff on products and procedures. Meet expectations as defined by Sales Management.

A DAY IN THE LIFE: POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning/Results Orientation:

• Consistently meet and exceed AOP, sales budget and account development targets (QoQ and YoY)

• Develops and executes accurate and on-going sales plan to achieve sales objectives

• Sales prospecting to include General/Vascular Surgeons, Interventional Radiologists, Interventional Cardiologists and other MDs treating venous disease

• Identify opportunities within current and new customer base; develop and implement sales strategies to drive business growth and account penetration to include hospitals, surgery centers and physician offices as appropriate

• Leverage TAP programs and CVG Collaboration opportunities to drive business growth

• Strategically leverage the full product portfolio to maximize sales and share performance

• Monitors key market trends and competitive market information and informs sales management of relevant data/changes

• Ensure maximum coverage of all accounts within territory geographic areas to maintain optimum level of exposure, effective time management and territory coverage efficiency

• Effectively manage expenses to drive business growth and adhere to company policies and procedures

• Adheres to financial, regulatory, quality compliance standards and requirements

Influence and Selling:

• Identify, establish and maintain productive working relationships with key decision makers, customers and their staff, administrators, etc. that drive business and therapy adoption

• Drives value in accounts through disciplined pricing resulting in strong ASPs

• Effectively uses contracts and Generator Utilization agreements to drive high compliance and pull through of all products.

• Leverage APV, Corporate Accounts, and CVG partnerships to capitalize on partnership and contracting opportunities

• Probes to understand and confirm customer needs, effectively engages and overcomes customer objections

• Effectively plans and educates referral channels to drive expected outcomes

• Effectively builds consensus, gains appropriate commitments and closes business

• Plan and implement effective sales/product presentations to customers

• Maintain and expand existing business; develop new business opportunities

• Represent company at industry conferences and maximize potential by targeting specific customers to gain sales leads and pursue opportunities to promote the company's product range

• Develop and implement strategies to counter competitors

Customer Service:

• Educates customers to ensure that products and features are understood and used effectively

• Respond to customer requests and resolve complaints in a prompt and effective manner

• Effective use of OMA budgets

• Effectively plans cases with physicians, manages their expectations and improves outcomes when supporting cases

• Engages physicians in clinical conversations about advantages of the EndoVenous products

• Conducts all business with customers in a manner that adheres to ethics & compliance guidelines and FDA requirements

Communication:

• Work with internal functions (marketing, customer service, finance, etc.) to meet targets (ie. Inventory management audits, customer service protocols, etc.)

• Communicate market intelligence/competitor activity promptly, including potential sales leads, information regarding product pricing or account activity to District Sales Manager and other appropriate company personnel

• Contribute to the development of a strong team effort

Self-Development and Product Knowledge:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical/clinical knowledge and capabilities

• Recognize and understand competitive products, features, strengths in relation to the company's products

• Participate in product and skills development programs, managing own self development

• Maintain strong ongoing knowledge of the reimbursement landscape

MUST HAVE: BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, THE FOLLOWING BASIC QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME

• Bachelor's degree

• 5 years medical industry experience (selling physician preference products) in hospital setting with 3 years selling to interventional cardiology &/or radiology, hospital/Cath Lab setting; vascular surgery or EP

NICE TO HAVE: DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Sales experience in medical devices, capital equipment sales, surgical sales and/or pharmaceuticals

• Degree in biological science or business preferred

• Must be able to meet hospital vendor compliance requirements

• Business to business sales experience

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge and experience in operating room, hospital, and physician's office protocol/conduct

• Excellent verbal and listening skills

• Ability to teach and educate medical personnel, peers and technical support personnel

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive results

• Presentation skills

• Business planning skills

• Computer PC literate

• Demonstrated ability to embrace the use of technology and applications (ie. iPAD, SalesForce.com) to provide an effective selling experience

• Must be willing to travel, some overnight travel potentially required

• Top 10% past performance

President's Club or equivalent

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Frequent required travel to customer clinics, hospitals and offsite meetings. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile

Work and Travel Requirements

• Available/willing to work/travel weekends and evenings

• This position requires on-call time

• Continuous verbal and written communication

• Ability to transport product/equipment from car to hospital

• Sitting, standing and/or walking for up to eight plus hours per day

• Environmental exposures include eye protection, infectious disease and radiation

• Ability to travel extensively with ease (approx. 10% of time)

• Must be able to drive approximately 80% of the time within assigned territory

• Must have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy. In addition, your driving record will be reviewed and will be considered as part of your application

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$90,000.00 - $90,000.00

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

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