Regional Sales Manager, Austria

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for prospecting, qualifying, and closing direct business sales in cardiac operating and related departments within hospitals.  This role must be able to train and support the surgeon and their staff in various procedures and provide support in the O.R. and during follow-up patient care as required. This position requires excellent relationship management, teamwork and strategic planning with the Product Development team. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Develop, implement and execute a strategic sales plan for designated territory to achieve assigned targets
• Continually identify new customers, contacts and opportunities
• Increase penetration and adoption within existing accounts to build upon and grow the base business
• Work closely with the Area Director to implement and execute strategies to achieve corporate sales goals
• Work with marketing to share industry news and trends and receive feedback of the same
• Attend industry trade shows and events as needed
• Manage your territory and track customer activity
• Responsible for understanding and satisfying the requirements for obtaining access to a hospital, healthcare system, or other client site

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Ability to work under fast-paced conditions
• Ability to make decisions and use good judgment
• Ability to prioritize various duties and multitask as required
• Ability to successfully work with others

• Additional duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Specific knowledge and selling experience related to cardiac surgical ablation systems highly preferred
• Must have successful track record with sales quota achievement
• Must have strong clinical and technical aptitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills. The candidate must enjoy and excel at personal relationship building.
• Problem-solving / trouble-shooting skills
• Must be confident, goal oriented, self-motivated and a team player
• Must have strong and proven relationship building skills
• Computer experience with Microsoft programs such as PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Ability to travel 25-80% depending on territory size, location and maturity
• Fluent in English and German

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA degree
• Experience selling or managing sales team into the Electrophysiology market