District Sales Manager - Hernia (Utah & Nevada) (Finance)

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 1 Jan 2025

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A Day in the Life

The Hernia District Sales Manager of sales is responsible for supervising Sales Representatives within their assigned region and achieving sales objectives for that region, while representing Medtronic in accordance with Company policies and AdvaMed guidelines. District Sales Managers hire and develop new Sales Representatives in their sales territory, work with Sales Representatives in their sales territories on a regular basis, and review individual Sales Representatives' performance. The District Sales Manager is expected to demonstrate High Performance Practices and key District Sales Manager competencies as they meet and exceed objectives for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

Overview Sales Representatives selling activities

1. Manage and communicate individual territory sales quotas annually. Oversee consistent quota achievement of each Sales Representative within the Region.

2. Work with Representatives regularly to formulate, monitor and improve selling plans and all sales-related activities, in alignment with the strategic imperatives of the business.

3. Drive new product sales; act as a field resource to the Marketing Department during product development, new product introductions and evaluations.

Create and execute on strategic objectives for Region

Align with Sales Leaders (AVPs and VPs) to prioritize Representatives' time and focus on key opportunities Focus and assist other surgical sales representatives on most significant growth opportunities Assist surgical sales representatives in establishing relationships and creating environment to defend preserve existing sales Attend quarterly planning calls with Sales Leaders and Representatives. Plan / coordinate other appropriate regional sales meetings Report facility-level information impacting account targets to Sales Leaders (e.g. new opportunities, changes in procedure mix, etc.)

Manage Sales Rep recruiting and training

1. Interview, hire and develop new Sales Representatives

2. Conduct a 2-3 day field ride with each Representative at least once per quarter to observe performance.

3. Evaluate Representative performance, and develop / execute action plans for improvement. Follow up with written evaluation reports to the Representative through Salesforce.com. Focus on Representatives' development to ensure availability of quality talent pool for promotion.

Ensure compliance with company policies

1. Manage and monitor regional sales expense budget. Maintain an ongoing assessment of expense-to-budget performance.

2. Attend required national trade shows; attend and staff local trade shows within the region as deemed appropriate. Coordinate as necessary with the Marketing Department.

3. Administer company policies and procedures to Representatives in the region. Ensure compliance with The Medtronic Guide to Business Conduct, Good Manufacturing Practices, and safety policies. Promote Total Quality Management and foster a "teaming" environment.

4. Support a safe and healthy work environment. Follow the established rules, policies and practices of environmental, health and safety with specific attention to the Medtronic Cardinal Rules.

5. Perform all other duties as required by the AVP and V.P. Sales & Marketing.

ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS :

Create and maintain key relationships

1. Selectively maintain relationships with VAC influencers at key facilities; if facility-level VAC exists, call on clinical and economic members.

2. Conduct frequent account planning visits, interacting on a recurrent basis (once per quarter at least) with key economic and clinical customers.

3. Actively monitor facility compliance (specifically within decentralized/centralizing IDNs); focus Sales Representative on accounts out of compliance

Coordinate with Directors of Strategic Accounts and peer SSG RMs

1. Coordinate and collaborate with Director of Strategic Accounts and peer SSG RMs on upcoming opportunities for products across divisions

2. Promote the use of wrap agreements covering multiple classes of trade and improving Medtronic's overall business

3. Support Integrated Health Network (IDN) strategy planning, providing input to IDN- and facility-level opportunity assessments in collaboration with Director of Strategic Accounts.

4. Provide facility-level operations knowledge at IDN-level business reviews.

5. Communicate with DSAs on account's compliance level and coordinate actions in case account is out of compliance.

Hernia Channel FUNCTIONS:

Maintain detailed knowledge of Hernia products

1. Maintain / gain thorough understanding of Hernia portfolio to include all other strategic focus products and key new products to be introduced.

2. Understand and effectively deliver AST (Hernia focus) and COT-level messages to all key stakeholders within a customer organization.

3. Focus messaging on clinical / technical benefits to aid in clinical selling.

Articulate and promote clinical advantages

1. Promotes execution of existing educational programs within the region and evaluates effectiveness.

2. Build relationships with clinical members of the VAC and other clinical decision-makers.

SURGICAL SUPPLIES FUNCTIONS:

Maintain detailed knowledge of SS products

1. Maintain / gain thorough understanding of Surgical Solutions products within the Hernia Portfolio.

2. Understand and effectively deliver Surgical Supplies and COT-level messages to economic key stakeholders within an organization (OR directors, Material Manager, VAC members)

Develop relationship and skills to perform economic sales

1. Research and understand hospital economics and key economic conditions / issues at major accounts.

2. Partner with Sales Representatives to build rapport with important purchasing decision-makers in each account

3. Conduct account planning visits, particularly with contracting and purchasing.

4. Collaborate with Sales Directors to manage facility-level conversions as contracts are won.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• Minimum of 5 years of medical device sales experience and leadership experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of medical device sales experience and leadership experience

Nice to Have

• 5+ years of previous medical device sales management experience preferred with a focus in women's health
• Experience and or completion in MDT Leadership Programs
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Executive sales and negotiating skills
• Ability to coach and teach others
• Recruiting and hiring experience

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$140,000 - $140,000

This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals.

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance , Health Savings Account , Healthcare Flexible Spending Account , Life insurance, Long-term disability leave , Dependent daycare spending account , Tuition assistance/reimbursement , and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match , Short-term disability , Paid time off , Paid holidays , Employee Stock Purchase Plan , Employee Assistance Program , Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) , and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

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Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.
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