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Associate Sales Consultant (CMF) - Shreveport LA - FYA01765



Primary Location: Shreveport, Louisiana, United States Full time R1190816 Date Posted: 03/04/2021

Job description

As the only global provider of commercial solutions,IQVIA understands what it takes to deliver nationally and internationally. Our teams help biopharma get their medicines to the people who need them. We help customers gain insight and access to their markets and ultimately demonstrate their products value to payers, physicians and patients. A significant part of our business is acting as the biopharmas sales force to physicians or providing nurses to educate patients or prescribers. With the right experience, you can help deliver medical breakthroughs in the real world.

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with a leading ortho company, and at this time we are looking forAssociate Sales Consultantsto join our team of field employees.

Associate Sales Consultant Medical Device

If you have ever wondered about the intricacies of surgical procedures or considered a career path in medical device sales, this is the role for you! Our team of ASCs support medical device sales reps in the areas of Trauma, Spine, or Sports Medicine. They are trained on the devices used in orthopedic procedures that include; ankle replacements, ortho trauma surgeries, spine surgeries, and more. This role provides a unique opportunity to learn the ropes of the medical device industry while gaining valuable experience to develop your skillset into a medical device role.

The overall responsibilities of the Associate Sales Consultant position includes providing clinical and selling support in hospital as set forth below, while ensuring customer service, sales logistics, technical expertise, and product knowledge of highest order / level. Support sales objectives, cover cases, and manage billing / purchase order.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assist clients sales organization in retaining and supporting further penetration with existing customers, while supporting product conversions with new customers. Assist in the attainment of established sales goals including market share objectives in prescribed territory. Apply knowledge of sales process, product portfolio and customer knowledge to improve sales outcomes
* Guide and assist surgeons in the operating room through their clinical and product knowledge. Use his / her product knowledge to present, demonstrate, and ensure proper utilization of clients products.
* Supporting customers by attending surgeries, assuring that the proper equipment is available and performing, including ways to optimize trays
* Troubleshoot and provide other technical assistance; handle customer requests, effectively manage hospital billing, create / close purchase orders.
* Share key customer, procedural and marketplace insights with other sales, clinical, marketing and strategic account teams to improve on solutions / service levels. Prepare sales reports and documents as required.
* Provide Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department consultation
* Maintenance, tracking and effective deployment of equipment, and assets throughout assigned area ensuring product availability. Ensure all promotional materials are maintained in a presentable manner. Ensure clients services and offering meet highest quality standards
* Know and follow all laws and policies that apply to one's job, and maintain the highest levels of professionalism, ethics and compliance at all times.
* Analyze product performance and gain insights around engagements in customer facilities focused on optimizing the performance of products (both capital and consumables products), as well as optimize environments in which our products are utilized.
* Focus on customer satisfaction and retention; and improving the customers insights into clients tangible and non-tangible value proposition and solutions. Differentiate DPSs products versus competition by providing the customer unique insights.
* Participate and support in the commercialization / implementation of clients new products and solutions with customers

REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelors degree and a minimum of 2 years related experience in sales / customer service, or disciplines focused on clinical / surgical / EMT / Nursing / Physical Therapy / Rehabilitation or other patient focused field/Hospital environments requiredOR
* Equivalent related experience in lieu of education acceptable as requirement (2 years of related work experience for each year of education)OR
* Certified Surgical Technician, or highly specialized selling / medical training or certification (such as in the areas ofSports or Athletic Training/ Physical Therapy/ Rehabilitation)will be considered in lieu of 1 year of related experience
* Experienced in data analysis and have excellent problem solving skills
* Results Orientation/Sense of Urgency ability to drive to tight timelines
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Customer focus (internal & external)
* Ability to work independently and autonomously
* Ability to work in matrix and team structure
* High level of attention to detail
* Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, communicate and work in complex environment
* Strong technical product knowledge of surgical instruments, procedures, protocols and solutions preferred
* Understanding of human anatomy and physiology
* Required to work in a clinical setting near radiation equipment, ability to lift 50 lbs., and wear protective gear (i.e. lead aprons).
* Must be willing to occasionally travel and provide service during off-business hours (e.g. evenings, nights, and week-ends)

COMPETENCIES:

* Demonstrated work ethic and integrity
* Demonstrated planning, organizing andterritory management skills
* Strong interpersonal skills; excellent communication skills
* Demonstrated critical thinking and analysis; problem solving
* Possess decisiveness, sound judgment
* Knowledge of customer-focused selling skills
* Knowledge of basic computer skills
* Ability to listen and learn.

At IQVIA, we believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible to help our customers create a healthier world. The advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services we provide to the life sciences industry are made possible by our 67,000+ employees around the world who apply their insight, curiosity and intellectual courage every step of the way. Learn more at jobs.iqvia.com.

IQVIA is an EEO Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

IQVIA, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to submit an application for employment or otherwise participate in the application process should contact IQVIAs Talent Acquisition team at workday_recruiting@iqvia.com to arrange for such an accommodation.