AMBU A/S is Hiring a Director, Corporate Accounts (Southwest) Near Grand Rapids, MI
Position: Director, Corporate Accounts Reports To: Senior Director, Corporate Accounts Location: Remote Are you looking to make a difference in your career and become part of an innovative, global medical device company? Ambu is a global industry leader with the soul of a startup. Our dedicated and passionate team members are driven by our mission to save lives and improve patient care through innovative medical devices and industry changing single use scopes. We are led by our Values: Take Charge, Team Up, and Be True. We are currently seeking a Corporate Accounts Director to be responsible for implementing the strategy to deliver incremental sales revenues based on penetrating assigned IDNs and/or GPOs across the nation. He/she must establish strong relationships with Ambu product/sales divisions (Anesthesia and Endoscopy) to partner in reaching collective sales targets. The Corporate Accounts Director must have a proven track record of success in corporate accounts; have utilized value-based selling through Health Economic reporting; have run demonstrations; and have managed large scale evaluations from start to finish. Ultimately, you will lead the efforts in sustaining and growing Ambu’s full line of products within our top customers to achieve short and long-term success. Responsibilities Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Achieve annual sales objectives in assigned Distribution, GPO, Government and Key/Integrated Delivery Network (IDN) accounts and drive the successful implementation of account specific strategies, based on alignment with and direction from the Vice President, Corporate Accounts
Identify opportunities within the Distribution, GPO, Government, and IDN environment along with key stakeholders, which includes gathering key decision-making criteria, effective opportunity qualification, and gaining customer commitment through a complete understanding of customer specific personal, professional, and business goals
Provide high levels of communication with executive and sales management teams
Develop and maintain strong relationships with assigned key accounts ensuring complete satisfaction and brand loyalty across categories
Assist with developing sales strategies to increase all Ambu product market penetration
Collaborate with AVPs, RSDs, and Sales Reps to plan and coordinate sales activities to increase revenue within assigned portfolio
Present Health Economics data to create value-based selling with all assigned accounts
Prepare regular reports of progress to include forecasts and opportunity pipelines to internal and external stakeholders using key account metrics
Ensure that all organizational activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and laws governing business operations
Consistently present the Ambu Value story within assigned accounts to defend current position and promote future product growth opportunities
Maintain sales expense budget as set by corporate management
Ensure regional pipelines are robust and updated consistently to ensure alignment with the Sales Plan
Utilize the complexity and importance of the assigned IDNs and/or GPO strategic accounts in order to manage and cultivate customer relationships, identify opportunities and employ account management skills
50% overnight travel to visit with prospects, customers, and to attend tradeshows, as well as regional, corporate, and national meetings
Qualifications And Skills
Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited Institution, MBA preferred
Minimum of five (5) years of previous medical device sales experience, preferably in the critical care areas, with at least two (2) of those years having worked directly with IDNs/GPOs
Demonstrated and proven leadership abilities
Proven track record of consistently overperforming and excelling throughout your career
Highly organized and able to manage a large pipeline of perspective clients
Expert in analyzing and interpreting Health Economic data to drive conversions and penetration in strategic accounts
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills
Experience in project management
Strong business acumen in data analytics, customer relationship management software, and Microsoft Suite
Ability to interact and form relationships with C-level management
Proficient in stakeholder management
Ability to understand relevant clinical areas and customer settings in order to see opportunities for value creation
Valid driver's license, in good standing
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