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POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Provide technical, educational and sales support to assist the district in meeting assigned Coronary Renal Denervation (CRDN) sales and customer service objectives. CRDN seeks collaborative candidates who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients. We look for candidates who will meet our customer expectations by striving without reserve for the greatest possible reliability and quality in our products, processes and systems by being accountable, having a voice, and taking action. This position will be the customer's first line contact for the CRDN daily operations at assigned accounts.
** This position is a field-based and regional role. Must be able to travel up to 70% of the time within assigned territory(ies).**
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POSTION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sales Support for two or more CRDN business units and will assist with the implementation of the sales strategy of the remaining CRDN business units.
Support the regional CRDN sales strategy as set forth by the Area Sales Director; working with sales representatives and managers of all business units to achieve business plans.
The DM and Area Sales Director may include primary responsibility for sales if no other sales representative is assigned to the business unit.
Technical Support:
Represents Medtronic during procedures and implants of products to provide troubleshooting and other technical assistance.
Provides support with field clinical investigations in assigned institutions. Ensures completion of necessary documentation.
Receives technical inquiries by telephone. Research solutions to questions or problems (e.g. product selection issues, technical questions about Medtronic CRDN products when appropriate, etc.)
Educational Support
Educates and trains physicians, hospital personnel and office staff on technical matters relating to our products and pacing through conducting and/or coordinating:
1. One-on-one training sessions
2. In-service education programs
3. Seminars and/or outside symposiums
Assist DM and in-house training department in educating/training new Clinical Specialists and sales representatives.
Provide training and resources for hospital staff to enable them to conduct training for their personnel ("train the trainer").
Sales Support:
During/following cases:
Complete necessary documentation and phone calls (customer service).
Update sales representatives concerning cases. Immediately notifies representatives regarding issues or problems requiring follow-up.
Serves as effective Medtronic representative to physicians and support staff regarding Medtronic products, service, and support.
Manage inventories (consignment, trunk and district office, loaner products) and provides support with rotation and delivery to optimize customer service and efficiency.
Conduct regular unsolicited calls to hospitals or clinics.
Maintain current knowledge regarding CRDN, Medtronic programs, products and services and competitive products.
Maintains open, effective communication with all district personnel, customers, and other Medtronic employees
Performs other related duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, THE FOLLOWING BASIC QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME
High School Diploma and a minimum 6 years of work experience in healthcare, field sales or work experience utilizing complex mathematics, mechanical concepts, science, or computing - OR-
Associate degree and a minimum 4 years of work experience in the healthcare, field sales or work experience utilizing complex mathematics, mechanical concepts, science, or computing - OR-
Bachelor’s Degree plus 2 years of experience.
DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (optional):
Relevant industry, healthcare, industry, marketing, or medical education experience considered where there is specific focus on awareness and education or medical project management.
Expertise with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint and system tracking.
Strong project management skills and experience coordinating and executing marketing programs.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Excellent work ethic
Thorough working knowledge of medical terminology, medical procedures, and the medical device industry.
Excellent customer service skills and problem resolution skills.
Ability to effectively build and maintain positive relationships with peers and colleagues across organizational levels.
MS Office; Word, Excel, Outlook
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Continuous verbal and written communication.
Frequent 2-handed lifting of up to 40 lbs. from floor to chair/table and from one to another surface at approximately the same level
Sitting, standing and/or walking for up to eight plus hours per day
Environmental exposures include eye protection, infectious disease and radiation
Ability to wear 7-9 lbs of lead for extended periods of time while in the O.R.
Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
Ability to effectively use a mobile phone, PC, keyboard and mouse
Frequent bending/stooping, squatting and balance
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in relation to travel and operating a personal computer
Ability to travel extensively with ease (approx. 10% of time)
Must be able to drive approximately 80% of the time within assigned territory
Environmental exposure to infectious disease and radiation
Clinical Specialists are required to be within their assigned territory each day to be available as unscheduled needs arise. Clinical Specialists are periodically required to work weekends, evenings and nights. Clinical Specialists serve as a primary resource for scheduled and on-call assignments and as a back up to sales representatives during unassigned weekends, evenings and nights
Must have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy. In addition, your driving record will be reviewed and will be considered as part of your application.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
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