Territory Manager - Detroit, MI

Job Description

BD Interventional’s Surgery worldwide business unit, located in Rhode Island, is a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of innovative, life-enhancing medical technologies. For the past 40 years, we have stood out as the market leader in providing solutions in soft tissue reconstruction including products for hernia repair, specialized surgical procedures, fixation and biologic implants. In addition to this extensive suite of products, our BioSurgery business is delivering a growing line of enhanced sealants and hemostatic products to complement surgical techniques across, thoracic, cardiovascular and other surgical specialties.

Responsibilities

Responsible for attaining sales goals established by the Company within the designated territory and budget. Responsible for growing sales of current accounts and establishing new accounts. Positions self as a product specialist. Presents, educates, and provides in-services on the process/procedure of accurately using the Company’s products to surgeons, OR staff, and other individuals. These duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing on-site technical support during procedures to ensure accurate use of the products.
• Training and educating physicians and hospital staff on the use of the products.
• Ensuring surgeons and staff have the most current product information available.
• Ensuring effective utilization of the products by all trained surgeons within territory
• Maintains detailed knowledge and capabilities of the Company’s products, channels and methods of distribution.
• Responsible for meeting territory sales and profitability goals.
• Responsible for developing new prospects and establishing customers.
• Advises customers of new and current products, backorders, general order status, current pricing structure, company policy changes, and forecasts for new needs.
• Achieves prompt, mutually satisfactory solution to customers’ complaints.
• Keeps promises and appointments. Exercises courtesy and ethical manners at all times.
• Attends customers’ meetings and tradeshows. Gives detailed post-convention report: number in attendance, competitors present, new product introductions, and recommendations for subsequent shows.
• Establishes Davol products as the standard for bid accounts through surgeon specifications.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of sales experience, preferably in the medical or healthcare industry.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of sales strategies, contract administration, and group purchasing principles.
• Ability to travel extensively, including overnight stays, within your assigned territory.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license and meet BD's auto safety standards.
• Willingness to undergo regular drug screenings as per customer/medical facility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical and surgical procedures, anatomy, and terminology.
• Ability to effectively communicate the benefits of BD's products in relation to human anatomy and healthcare applications.
• Familiarity with medical device regulations and industry standard methodologies.