Solicit orders and sell Medtronic Interventional products in assigned territory
Work in tandem with an Interventional Therapy Consultant II and assume territory coverage and sales responsibility
Generate new sales: develop leads, recruit new surgeons, qualify prospects, and make sales calls
Grow existing Interventional business and develop new opportunities
Work with minimal supervision utilizing corporate resources to generate revenue and meet/exceed quota
Manage accounts in assigned territory and implement approved marketing strategies
Aggressively seek new customers and formulate plans as directed by the District Sales Manager
Respond to customer complaints per Medtronic policy and escalate beyond scope of authority
Monitor competitor product and merchandising practices and report to District Sales Manager
Maintain up-to-date customer record books and prepare/submit call reports
Identify selling opportunities and collaborate with sales representatives to increase sales
Complete required product and sales training; attend sales meetings, training programs, conventions, and trade shows
Create and implement an annual business plan with quarterly updates and manage business within assigned budgets with RTG Sales profitability in mind
Provide service to customers per their individual needs and cooperate with all personnel on company program execution
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Ortho, Spine or O.R. experience (preferred)
Ability to sell in an environment where partnering with a surgeon is critical
Ability to sell a new device or procedure
Fully knowledgeable about the anatomy and capable of effectively explaining after the completion of sales training
After two weeks in the territory, able to describe the anatomy of the spine and anatomical landmarks necessary to instruct a surgeon on the use of Interventional products
Thrive in an environment of variety and rapid growth & change
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Accustomed to working independently with a high degree of accountability
Preference will be given to local qualified candidates and candidates with Medtronic experience
Regularly required to sit and talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands; occasionally required to reach with hands and arms
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision
Ability to travel; must have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy; driving record will be reviewed
Must be able to drive approximately 50% of the time within assigned territory and may require overnight travel
Successfully complete all required product and sales related training curriculum