Smith & Nephew, Inc Hiring for Reconstructive Sales Representative (Cincinatti, OH) at Cincinnati, Ohio Full Time

SUMMARYThe Recon Sales Representative 2 is primarily responsible for providing technical advice to customers to help achieve the sales objectives in assigned direct sales territories while operating within Company policies/procedures and the assigned expense budget. The Recon Sales Representative I has contributory responsibility to gross profit on the sales in the U.S. and specific sales areas.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAchieving sales quota and growing business, within assigned territoryConverting physicians and accounts by making sales calls, influencing change in customers, and using financial programsGains and maintains an acceptable level of knowledge of the Orthopedic Recon portfolio and product line, business objectives, pricing strategies, and proven sales techniques for Orthopedic Recon products.Train physicians on Smith & Nephew products through education/programs (i.e. labs and training courses). Conduct Orthopedic in-service training programs at hospitals and clinics as scheduled and required.Establishes, develops and maintains field contact with key podiatric and orthopedic surgeons, hospitals, OR Staff, administration, clinicians and researchers.Develops rapport with personnel at target Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Centers within a specific territory.Establishes, develops or maintains technical sales support in all accounts under regional group contracts.Assists product managers on field projects to include test markets, market surveys, product idea evaluations, and competitive research.Establishes and maintains written and oral communication with both field and internal sales management with attention to sales calls made, follow-up required, market potential and recommendations as to new sales, pricing, or promotional strategyAssists in building and maintaining a high level of enthusiasm for Orthopedic Recon products within assigned territory or areaResponsible for field inventory and sales samples as assignedDevelops business plan under the direction of the Director of Sales and the Area Vice PresidentWorks in tandem with Recon Endo and Recon counterparts to provide excellent service and communication within accountTravel:Requires ability to meet travel demands and work within fast paced, high growth, dynamic environmentEducation:Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience requiredLicenses/Certifications:Requires valid driver’s license applicable to current residence to facilitate travel requirements of the positionExperience:Prefers a minimum (2) two years sales experience in a technical sales position or sales experience in the medical device industry.Experience in the healthcare industry preferredRep in good Standing for internal promotionsCompetencies:Requires strong PC applications skills to include proficiency in various software applications such as spreadsheets, databases, and word processing, preferably Word for Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.Requires a dynamic, assertive individual with technical-oriented leadership ability and well-developed communication and presentation skillsOtherRequires ability to get to all customers’ operations and facilities via air, own automobile and local transportRequires the ability to meet deadlines, frequent assignment changes, periodic heavy workload, rapidly changing technology and dynamic business growthRequires the ability to operate complex medical equipmentRequires the ability to hear and communicate customer problems with sales representatives in person and on the telephoneRequires the ability to read computer output on CRT Screen and printed materialRequires the ability to read complex reference material and written user manualsRequires the ability to participate in interactive verbal group activities including brainstorming and application design working ses