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Job Description

BD Interventionals Surgery business unit, located in Rhode Island, is a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of innovative, life-enhancing medical technologies. For the past 40 years, we have stood out as the market leader in providing solutions in soft tissue reconstruction including products for hernia repair, surgical procedures, fixation and biologic implants. Our company has a strong tradition of developing our employees to learn, grow and excel. We are continually building our team with qualified, team oriented individuals to enhance the success of our company.

To represent BD in a specific geographical area Baltimore West

Responsible for attaining sales goals established by the Company within the designated territory and budget. This role will grow sales of current accounts and establish new accounts. Positions self as a product specialist. Presents, educates, and provides in-services on the process/procedure of accurately using the Companys products to surgeons, OR staff, and other individuals. These duties include, but are not limited to:

* Providing on-site technical support during procedures to ensure accurate use of the products.
* Training and educating physicians and hospital staff on the use of the products.
* Ensuring surgeons and staff have the most current product information available.
* Ensuring effective utilization of the products by all trained surgeons within territory
* Maintains detailed knowledge and capabilities of the Companys products, channels and methods of distribution.
* Responsible for meeting territory sales and profitability goals.
* Responsible for developing new prospects and establishing customers.
* Informs customers of new and current products, backorders, general order status, current pricing structure, company policy changes, and forecasts for new needs.
* Achieves timely, mutually satisfactory solution to customers complaints.
* Keeps promises and appointments. Exercises courtesy and ethical manners at all times.
* Attends customers meetings and tradeshows. Gives detailed post-convention report: number in attendance, competitors present, new product introductions, and recommendations for subsequent shows.
* Establishes BD products as the standard for bid accounts through surgeon specifications.
* Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

* Bachelors Degree required.
* Minimum of 4 years sales experience, medical sales experience preferred.
* Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and planning skills.
* Detailed understanding of the needs/analysis approach to sales.
* Understands the product buyer concept.
* Understands contract administration.
* Understands principles of group purchasing to include research, formulating and recommend proposal.
* Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license and a driving record satisfactory to the Company. Driving records may be monitored on an annual basis or as needed.
* Must possess and maintain a criminal background satisfactory to Bard. Criminal backgrounds may be monitored on an annual basis or as needed.
* Must be able to meet and maintain customer/medical facility access requirements, including regular or periodic drug screenings with a satisfactory result in accordance with the requirements of the customer/medical facility serviced.
* Ability to travel at least 50%, including overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Procedure knowledge adequate to illustrate convincingly the benefits of the Companys products.
* Basic anatomy
* Ability to discuss the various products in relation to the human body.
* Familiarity with medical and surgical terminology.

***Local candidates only, no relocation available for this position

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

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USA RI - Warwick

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