Roles and Responsibilities
This position has responsibility and authority for:
- Work with the da Vinci Clinical Sales Manager in developing a sales plan tailored to your local market
- Become a clinical expert across all primary OR procedures to position yourself as a partner in the development of surgical teams
- Work with senior hospital staff and key surgeons in the development and execution of a plan to effectively integrate the da Vinci at new customer sites, ensuring ongoing commitment to the system
- Develop a clinical plan for each surgical team to ensure they are capable of using the system independently within a reasonable time frame (i.e. five cases)
- Drive utilization of the da Vinci by partnering with surgical teams to review and select appropriate cases and ensure consistent usage of the da Vinci
- Drive continuous expansion of the user base by working with key hospital staff and thought leaders to develop a qualified lead funnel. Regular activities would consist of formal presentations, informal events, and get-togethers
- Effectively convert high potential leads and drive training activities
- Drive sales of instruments and accessories through new product introductions and solution selling
- Responsibly manage administrative tasks; reporting of sales/procedures, outcomes of sales activities, submission of expense reports, etc.
Competency Requirements
Competency is based on: education, training, skills and experience. In order to adequately perform the responsibilities of this position the individual must:
- Proven track record in sales, preferably with a surgical device company
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- An ability to travel up to 25%, dependent upon account distribution
- Success in introducing new technologies to the market is a plus
- Knowledge of the Operating Room environment preferred
- A clinical foundation to grow from is preferred