Area Manager, B&S - New York City

What You’ll Do

• Attains or exceeds monthly, quarterly and annual territory sales objectives for all products.
• Makes scheduled personalized sales presentations to medical professionals in the assigned territory or to the assigned customers to elicit use of Össur products and achieve sales goals.
• Utilizes all available tools to effectively execute the sales plan within the assigned territory and/or customer file, to include; other sales team resources (e.g. CAM, Specialists), literature and promotional materials.
• Consistently maintains high level of output according to established productivity standards. Makes effective use of all resources to sustain optimum performance and efficiency with a focus on growth and profitability.
• Develops and executes strategic solutions towards the total market to effectively grow territory profitably. Responds promptly to the needs of both the internal and external customer. Is proactive in cost containment and management of expenses.
• Maintains and uses a professional arsenal of industry, technical, and competitive knowledge to overcome objections and effectively implement our sales and product strategies.
• Maintains an acceptable level of technical competency, 90% or above on all testing.
• Works collaboratively with the local “Independent Representative” organization and other partner distribution partners within the territory to ensure sales goals are attained.
• Maintains, analyzes and uses territory/customer reports and databases to effectively and efficiently organize and plan territory priorities and activities.
• Keeps management informed of customer and competitive activity, which could impact the sales or marketing position of our products.
• Submits accurate and timely territory reports to include expenses.
• Exercises good judgment in the use of company funds to ensure territory profitability.
• Complies with both the spirit and letter of applicable laws and regulations. Seeks assistance when faced with potential legal or regulatory issues.
• Maintains a professional image and demeanor consistent with the image of Össur.
• Carries out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical and professional manner.
• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of company data including new product information, marketing strategies, discount programs, pricing information and other business proprietary information.
• All employees must be aware, have knowledge and shall have received general training in Quality requirements of Össur. Training takes place in the Onboarding process and in New Employee Orientation. More specific Quality training is job specific.
• All training related to the quality management system is done in accordance to the Training Management Process (QM1681).
• Exercises good use of company funds and property within the set guidelines. Maintains an honest and professional attitude as the company’s representative at all times.
• Contributes to a safe working environment by maintaining own workspace and reporting any potential hazards.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in a life science or business discipline.
• Minimum three plus years in direct field sales, preferably in medical products.
• Prior experience selling O&P, Physical Therapy or Orthopedic products highly desirable.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, task and time management skills
• Must be able to maintain a rigorous travel schedule
• Ability to travel 50%