Territory Manager/Sales Agent - Ortho

JOB TITLE: Sales Associate - Orthopaedics

REPORTING TO: Orthopaedic Sales Agent, AB

JOB LOCATION: Calgary/Lethbridge

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: Southern Alberta/Cranbrook

ABOUT US

CONMED Corporation is a progressive, global medical device company, operating in 20 countries. Through thoughtful leadership, innovation and teamwork, we are changing the future of healthcare. Our 3,500 employees worldwide make meaningful contributions, positively impact the business, and advance in their careers as our company and product portfolio grows.

We are a leader in Orthopedics, General Surgery, Gynecology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, and Anesthesiology and our employees enjoy challenging and diverse job opportunities across these varied specializations. CONMED is headquartered in the United States. We operate throughout Canada, with an office in Mississauga, Ontario, as well as 18 additional countries globally. Our international presence includes more than 20 locations throughout Europe, Australia, Latin America, Asia, North America, and the Middle East.

JOB DESCRIPTION

CONMED Orthopedics is seeking an ambitious sales associate to represent our expansive product offering of Orthopedic implants and instrumentation, 4K Video, trauma and MTF biologics. This associate will have the opportunity to service and promote company products within a defined geographic territory. This will be accomplished by developing new accounts and expanding usage of company products within current accounts in an effort to meet quotas based on company goals.

Working closely with physicians and hospital staff, you will provide exceptional service and ensure your customers' total satisfaction with our impressive line of quality products. This opportunity offers tremendous job satisfaction to those who are ambitious and passionate about making healthcare exceptional.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to customer needs and concerns regarding products and service by developing creative and feasible solutions or working with other related personnel (e.g. Clinical Marketing Specialist, Marketing, Sales Director) to develop optimal solutions.
• Determine the needs (e.g., product and pricing), goals, product usage, and types of cases handled by specific customers by meeting with and asking in-depth questions of physicians and other hospital personnel to learn which CONMED products can best address their specific needs.
• Develop and implement sales strategies by determining the relevant factors (e.g., product, competition, and pricing needs) of existing and potential accounts to effectively promote the company's products to appropriate hospital personnel and physicians.
• Educate customers on the merits and proper clinical usage of company products by giving presentations and demonstrations using a wide variety of formats and platforms to secure purchasing commitments.
• Service products by scheduling calls to meet with current and potential customers to fulfill revenue and unit growth objectives assigned by company on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis.
• Develop relationships with key clinical personnel to make new contacts in other departments within the hospital or private clinics and to identify key purchasing decision makers in order to facilitate future sales.
• Effectively manage evaluation, loaner, and sales sample inventory and return products in a timely manner and according to company policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to build relationships with internal team members, customers and clinical KOL’s
• A strong comfort level in a clinical setting (operating rooms, hospitals)
• Ability to work autonomously
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to adapt to changing environments
• Competitive and focused on achieving goals
• High level of energy, motivation, drive, persistence, initiative, commitment, and professionalism

EDUCATION

• University Degree (BSc/BA in business or health related discipline preferred)
• MBA is an asset

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Experience selling within the medical device industry is an asset
• 2+ years of sales experience required

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Valid G driver’s license with clean driving record
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Home office

CONMED is a strong advocate of workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.