Sales Representative (Area Account Manager) at Brainlab in Detroit, MI, United States

Responsibilities

• Translate training and education into successful sales of all surgery products in the Brainlab surgery portfolio (Neuro, Spine, ENT, CMF, iOR).
• Develop creative strategies for all existing and potential accounts within territory.
• Generate and maintain a complete and consistent customer database for assigned territory.
• Establish and maintain relationships with all contacts at qualified accounts through customer visits, letters, phone calls, attendance at congresses, etc.
• Manage the complete sales cycle (including presentation, evaluation, contract negotiation and close, delivery, installation, and after-sale support).
• Prepare necessary documents for tenders (including quotes, letters, answering of technical questions, etc.).
• Develop regular pattern of contacting customers and stay knowledgeable regarding the status of each account, distributor, and market.
• Leverage existing client relationships to effectively influence other accounts and promote upgrade business.
• Share account information with colleagues to stimulate cross-selling.
• Conduct accurate sales forecasts and provide data for annual budget planning.
• Develop a creative 12-month sales strategy in alignment with Brainlab corporate strategy.
• Maintain a high degree of knowledge through continuous self-training.
• Maintain a professional and innovative image of Brainlab with customers, competitors, and colleagues.
• Monitor own costs and propose potential savings.

Requirements

• BA/BS preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Must be a road warrior, with a willingness and desire to travel constantly.
• Documented success as a top-tier rep in previous sales positions.
• Sales experience with capital equipment and or medical in the neurosurgery space.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures, anatomy and medical terminology a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented and a proven history of ability to make independent decisions.
• Previous experience communicating with surgeons and knowledge of hospital hierarchy and sales cycles.
• Superior customer relations proficiency and experience working closely with senior management.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• High comfort level with software and technology, in general.

Skills

Required

• Superior customer relations proficiency.
• Strong presentation skills.

Benefits

• In return for the experiences listed above we will provide a business casual environment, competitive compensation package including medical, dental, life, LTD, STD, and matching 401k benefits and much more.
• Visit us at: www.brainlab.com
• Base salary between $70-90k + eligible commissions, bonuses, and benefits. OTE expected between $180-200k.
• Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this job description alters your at-will employment status. Additional duties may be assigned in the discretion of Brainlab.