Sales Consultant , Ontario Canada (Acute Care Diagnostics)

Werfen

Werfen, founded in 1966, is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and distributor of specialized diagnostic instruments, related reagents, automation workcells, and data management solutions for use primarily in hospitals and independent clinical laboratories. The Company’s business lines include Hemostasis, Acute Care, and Autoimmunity diagnostics, as well as Original Equipment Manufacturing. Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Our North American Commercial Operations, as well as our Headquarters and Technology Center for Hemostasis and Acute Care Diagnostics, are based in Bedford, MA. Our Headquarters and Technology Center for Autoimmunity Diagnostics is based in San Diego, CA. Additionally, our Technology Center for Hemostasis and Blood Gas Reagents is in Orangeburg, NY, and our Technology Center for Whole Blood Hemostasis is in San Diego, CA.

Position Summary

Within the assigned territory, responsible for direct sales of company products and services. Contributes to the attainment of individual, area and company goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions

• Achieves annual sales objectives as set forth by management.
• Initiates and develops contacts with customers, both existing and potential, with focus on new sales opportunities.
• Prepares and delivers effective product/sales presentations.
• Is responsible for complying with all appropriate ISO mandated policies, procedures, work instructions and other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Sales Management.
• Prepares accurate forecasts and other sales reports as required.
• Maintains all aspects of the Werfen Customer Database and Property Accountability Documents.
• Achieves and maintains a high level of competency in knowledge and positioning of Werfen products and services. Strives to achieve similar competency regarding competitive systems.
• Prepares an annual territory business plan, with consideration of current corporate and area focus and objectives.
• Analyzes existing and anticipated customer requirements and promotes consideration and purchase of company products and services.
• Prepares accurate and effective quotations in accordance with existing policy and procdure.

Networking/Key Relationships

This role will interface on a regular basis with:

• Information Technology
• Marketing
• Client Services
• Sales Operations
• Technical Service

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Scientific discipline or equivalent experience required.
• Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.
• Minimum of 3 years prior sales experience (medical and/or capital sales experience preferred), or equivalent business experience required.

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to create and execute sales presentations that focus on value creation
• Ability to create working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently with little daily oversight
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while driving results in a fast paced and deadline driven environment
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication
• Strong customer focus with customer service mindset
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Goal and action oriented

Travel Requirements

• Up to 50% travel.

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis, we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 5,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com