Territory Manager - Springfield/Columbia, MO (Field)

Company: Becton Dickinson
Location: Rolla
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Responsibilities Job Description SummaryOur vision for BD Interventional Surgery Division:In Surgery, our products empower providers to reduce the incidence of surgical complications, improve patients' experiences and lower the total cost of surgical care.The BD Interventional Surgery Division offers a broad range of infection prevention and biosurgery products, including ChloraPrep skin prep (https://www.bd.com/en-us/offerings/brands/chloraprep), Arista Absorbable Hemostat (https://www.crbard.com/davol/en-US/products/Arista-Absorbable-Hemostat), and Progel Air Leak Sealant.As the Territory Manager (TM), you will manage a territory base and expand the sales of BD products using a balanced selling approach that involves a focus on key differentiating products, programs and services within the infection prevention and biosurgery space. The TM is responsible for attaining sales goals established by the Company within the designated territory budget, growing sales of current accounts, and establishing new accounts. Job Description Be part of something bigger BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. We have over 65,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. The Territory Manager will be responsible for supporting BD's Infection Prevention and Biosurgery products with physicians, clinicians, materials management and other key decision makers. This is a field based role located in Springfield, MO or Columbia, MO. Duties and Responsibilities: Presents, educates, and provides in-services on the process/procedure of properly using the Company's products to surgeons, OR staff, and other individuals. Providing on-site technical support during procedures to ensure proper use of the products. Training and educating physicians and hospital staff and ensuring surgeons and staff have the most current product information available. Ensuring effective utilization of the products by all trained surgeons within territory. Maintains detailed knowledge and capabilities of BD's products, channels, and methods of distribution. Responsible for meeting territory sales and profitability goals. Responsible for developing new prospects and establishing new customers. Informs customers of new and current products, backorders, general order status, current pricing structure, policy changes, and forecasts for new needs. Achieves prompt, mutually satisfactory solution to customers' complaints. Attends customers' meetings and tradeshows with post-convention feedback. Informs District Manager and Franchise of significant market changes, competitive activity, customers' credit status, and needed company policy changes. Should be thoroughly knowledgeable of competitive distribution, discounts, local terms, strategy, including strengths and weaknesses. Proper use of productive selling time; i.e., calls in late afternoon with a minimum of three O.R.s per day and four surgeon contacts per day. Doctors not available at the hospital will be contacted in their office. Acquires extensive knowledge of prices, discounts, availability of each product and competition according to quality and quantity. Must have all basic product knowledge and acquire knowledge of all new products added to the line and apply this knowledge to adequately conduct in-service education to all hospitals. Continually increases knowledge of trends (business, technological, sociological), sales skills, promotion techniques, information on new product, and sales forecasting. Manages relationships with the District Manager, fellow Territory Managers, and customers. Plans sales calls on a continuous basis and organizes time for effective coverage of the territory. A daily written plan is to be used. Uses to the best advantage nurse lectures, journal club meetings, local seminars, resident lectures, hospital displays and evaluation committee product presentations. Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of 2 - 3 years of relevant sales experienced is required. Operating room sales/medical device experience is preferred. Documentation of successful sales performance is required. The ability to work in an operating room environment is required. Strong interpersonal, oral, communication, organizational and planning skills. Proven ability to build positive relationships with Internal Customers - Sales Training, Marketing, National Accounts, Customer Service, Contracts, Field Sales Team and External Customers - KOLs, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurses, and Sourcing. Detailed understanding of the needs/analysis approach to sales. Understands contract administration and group purchasing. Must live within assigned region. Travel - Approximately 50% of work time will be spent traveling, including overnight. Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license and meet BD's auto safety standards. ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Procedure knowledge adequate to illustrate convincingly the benefits of BD's products. Basic anatomy - Ability to discuss the various products in relation to the human body. For certain roles at BD, employment sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law. Why join us? A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. Here our associates can fulfill their life's purpose through the work that they do every day. You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Our Total Rewards program - which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth, and life balance components - is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global associates. To learn more about BD visit https://jobs.bd.com/ Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. PDN Primary Work LocationUSA RI - Warwick Additional Locations Work Shift Apply Save Job PDN-95e86177-1fde-4ccd-87cc-cd83f993799c

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