Regional Sales Specialist - Orthopedics Western US

Why Orthofix?
    

Guided by our organizational values – Take Ownership | Innovate Boldly | Win Together – we collaborate closely with world-class surgeons and other partners to improve people’s quality of life. At Orthofix, we want team members who build relationships and share knowledge, challenge the status quo, and deliver results every day to help us achieve our vision to be the unrivaled partner in Med Tech.  

Our global team of over 1,600 employees brings to market highly innovative, cost-effective, and user-friendly medical technologies that heal musculoskeletal pathologies for patients and the healthcare professionals who treat them. Looking to change people’s lives? Look no further.

How you'll make a difference?

The Regional Sales Specialist is responsible for Orthopedics sales activities in their specific US region, under the direction of the Orthopedics Regional Vice President (RVP).  As directed by the RVP, the Regional Sales Specialist oversees the performance of multiple aspects within the territory including: distributor sales performance, sales force training, hospital and GPO relationships, pricing and promotions, surgeon product training, surgeon relationships, and distribution optimization.  Position also directly promotes the on-label use of the Orthopedics portfolio to physicians and healthcare providers in a clinic, office, and OR setting. The individual must demonstrate consultative selling and communication skills, technical expertise, and work well in a team environment in order to transition the surgeon to use Orthofix Orthopedics platform for the benefit of their patients. The Regional Sales Specialist must demonstrate a strong commitment to mastering clinical applications to assist physician preference for treatment.

CORE APTITUDES REQUIRED:

• Proactive Problem Solving- Think critically about the business and our obstacles to success.  Drive creative solutions while showing a high level of resourcefulness and creativity.  Identify solutions, not just issues.

• Relationship Building- With distributors, surgeons, internal and external resources, and hospital/payor.  Demonstrate professionalism and diplomacy in all interactions with customers and co-workers

• Technology Expertise/Education- Work to build a deep knowledge and understanding of the Orthofix Orthopedics portfolio and the competitive space.  Deliver effective training to reps and surgeons. 

• Distribution Optimization- Assist RVP to drive distribution optimization.  Identify opportunities and help define pathway to improvement as directed by the RVP.

• Efficient Execution- Organized, proper prioritization, and follow through with urgency  and with high accuracy

• Driving Sales Performance- Work with existing distributor network to review performance, identify opportunities, drive business planning and execution through a culture of accountability

• Measurement- Measure performance of Distributors and analyze opportunities for business development and revenue growth

• Leadership- Provide leadership with both internal and external customers to advance the Orthopedics sales strategy with a positive attitude and team support

What will your duties and responsibilities be?

The following are the essential functions of this position. This position may be responsible for performing additional duties and tasks as needed and assigned.

• The Regional Sales Specialist is the front line representative of Orthofix to customers (distributors, surgeons, and hospitals alike) and the rest of the industry. As a result, the qualified candidate will be well trained (initially and ongoing) to best carry out an effective consultative sales effort as the go-to field expert; provide support for difficult or complex cases

• Continually develop technical and selling skills; demonstrate proficiency in technical knowledge of the Orthofix Orthopedics portfolio and the orthopedic market

• Research trends, leading developments, technology, and surgical techniques to create effective sales training strategies

• Call on physician offices and hospital accounts for the promotion and support of Orthopedics sales in partnership with other Orthofix sales divisions 

• Develop and implement business plans to achieve or exceed Orthopedics sales quotas

• Participate in workshops, trade shows, sales meetings and company scheduled meetings

• Conduct educational programs to advance representative and clinician learning such as evening speaker events or an in office/hospital in-service; Support Grand Rounds, Journal Clubs, Speaker Programs, and Regional Society Meetings

• Provide exceptional customer service pre and post-sale

• Build strong relationships with field sales management, marketing, and Medical Education internal partners to effectively influence sales plans and strategies

• Execute directions and fulfill requests at the direction of the RVP

• Attend and fulfill all home office and online training modules

• Be accountable for all record keeping in accordance with company policy

• Must Adhere to Orthofix Integrity Advantage compliance guidelines and be a champion for compliance

• Travel required within territory by plane, car, etc. about 80%. If traveling by car a valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required.

What skills and experience will you need?

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.

Education/Certifications:

• N/A

Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• At least 2 years extremity sales experience with documented success

• Accredited sales training preferred

• Demonstrate a high level of competitiveness and desire to succeed

• A proven ability to present to individuals or larger groups

• An exceptional level of technical competence with regard to product knowledge and use

• A proven ability to effectively manage multiple activities

• A proven ability to effectively sell in a changing environment

• Open to coaching, ongoing development, and constructive criticism

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Sufficient computer skills to communicate through and present material to others with computer-based applications (email, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

• Operates with a high degree of integrity

What qualifications are preferred?

The education, knowledge, skills and/or abilities listed below are preferred qualifications in addition to the minimum qualifications stated above.

Education/Certifications:

• A bachelor's degree preferred with an ability to articulate, depth of thought, good judgment and decision making

Additional Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical abilities, skills, and/or demands required of the position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to allow qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.

• This position requires frequent or continuous heavy lifting of 40lbs or more.

The anticipated salary for this position is  $95,000 - $120,000 per year, (plus  commissions based on performance) and benefits.

DISCLAIMER

The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer.  Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status.

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