Play a pivotal role in enhancing dealer performance, managing pricing principles and contracting within the country
Support the sales processes, implementing price management strategies, and fostering collaboration across departments to maximize business opportunities
Engage with dealers, analyzing market data, and leading strategic initiatives to meet commercial objectives
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures while maintaining a strong focus on dealer and customer satisfaction and profitability
Manage the Business: Supports the Country Business Manager, Regional Business Managers & Clinical Support Specialist in the sales processes to ensure revenues for that region are achieved
Creates, monitors and applies price management principles in the region in-conjunction with commercial business analyst
Clearly demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the dealer contract and tendering environment to benefit and impact commercial business
Participates in meetings with dealers to drive relations, dealer perception and awareness of the price management principles
Leads and delivers the commercial business plan objectives by using a high level of business acumen
Create strong relationships with key stakeholders to allow for the development of value-based opportunities
Maintain a general knowledge of applicable Cook products/procedures and competitor products
Lead comprehensive dealer business reviews as needed, including defense of current business, identification of new opportunities, and communication of custom Cook solutions
Leads and participates in commercial tasks to protect current business and create new opportunities via this business route
Analyze, understand, and communicate causes of lost business and collaborate with business/sales teams on plans to recover
Leads collaboration to utilize company resources across divisions as needed effectively and efficiently to identify, qualify, and prioritize opportunities to maximize growth and profitability
Manage and collaborate in commercial tasks to protect current business and create new opportunities
Adhere to company policies, process, and procedures consistent with company timelines
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
3-5 years relevant industry experience
A proven track record of successful medical sales, sales management, marketing
Business to Business Selling, national accounts, or procurement group purchasing experience desirable
Ability to interact and communicate at all levels within an organisation
Knowledge of Hospital Materials Management procurement, inventory and contracting processes desirable
Proven ability to both lead others and work in a team
Analysis, administration and selling skills required
Clinical awareness preferred
Knowledge of the product line is an advantage
Computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Business Objects
Availability and willingness to travel on company business