BD Nogales Norte
Associate Territory Manager - Atlanta, GA
BD Nogales Norte, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Associate Territory Manager - Atlanta, GA
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Overview The Associate Territory Manager (ATM) is primarily responsible for providing field level support to physicians and other clinical professionals for the Interventional Surgery division. Working closely with field sales and Marketing, the ATM will execute field level surgical case support and professional training plans that help achieve annual sales targets. This includes 80% travel using extended stays in a field based territory to build strong and lasting customer relationships. Customers include physicians, nurses, technicians, administrators, office staff, sales personnel and other hospital personnel. If successful, this role will eventually lead to formal territory responsibility as a Territory Manager. Associate Territory Managers must be open to relocation anywhere in the U.S. to assume responsibility for an open territory.
Responsibilities
Coordinates with field sales, the logistics, timing, duration, strategy and execution of field level customer training and technical support of clinical cases
Works with sales management in prioritizing targeted customers, cases and training events
Supports the development of regional physician proctors to help with formal and informal training activities
Conducts training and in-servicing for hospital surgery staff and support personnel
Supports the development of regional centers of excellence and works with Marketing on the execution of territory physician training seminars
Provides support for regional marketing events, conventions and symposia
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Maintains equipment, advertising, and promotional matter in a presentable and orderly manner
Completes all paperwork on time and thoroughly; keeps accurate up-to-date account records; uses sales funnel to set goals and target accounts
Proper use of productive selling time; i.e., calls in late afternoon with a minimum of three ORs per day and four surgeon contacts per day. Doctors not available at the hospital will be contacted in their office
Acquires comprehensive knowledge of prices, discounts, availability of each product and competition according to quality and quantity
Maintains adequate supply of promotional tools (samples, brochures, videos)
Must have all basic product knowledge and acquire knowledge of all new products added to the line and apply this knowledge to adequately conduct in‑service education to all hospitals
Stays within expense budget
Knows and effectively uses selling presentations as well as standard answers to objections
Continually increases knowledge of trends (business, technological, sociological), sales skills, promotion techniques, information on new product, and sales forecasting
Maintains relationships with the District Manager, Territory Managers, and customers
Plans sales calls on a continuous basis and organizes time for effective coverage of the territory. A daily written plan is to be used
Develops thorough knowledge of company policies and the ability to interpret them to customers and prospects
Maintains the company car in a clean, orderly, and serviceable condition
Uses nurses lectures, journal club meetings, local seminars, resident lectures, hospital displays and evaluation committee product presentations to the best advantage
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field
0-2 years general sales experience preferred
Experience working in a team environment, particularly with sales people
The ability to work in an operating room environment is required
Strong interpersonal, oral, communication, organizational and planning skills
Good judgment and maturity
Willing to relocate to fill an open Territory Manager position
Ability to travel 80%, including overnight travel
Must possess and maintain a valid state‑issued driver’s license with 3 years of consecutive driving history and meet BD’s auto safety standards
Additional Qualifications
Understand a needs analysis approach to sales, the product buyer concept, and contract administration
Understands principles of group purchasing to include research, formulating and recommending a proposal
Demonstrated ability to discuss the various products in relation to the human body
Familiarity with medical and surgical terminology
Proven ability to build strong relationships with Internal Customers – Sales Training, Marketing, National Accounts, Customer Service, Contracts, Field Sales Team and External Customers – KOLs, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurses, and Sourcing
Must live in assigned region
At BD, we prioritize on‑site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem‑solving, which are essential in the fast‑paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in‑office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work‑life balance. Remote or field‑based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID‑19. In some locations, testing for COVID‑19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to 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, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Overview The Associate Territory Manager (ATM) is primarily responsible for providing field level support to physicians and other clinical professionals for the Interventional Surgery division. Working closely with field sales and Marketing, the ATM will execute field level surgical case support and professional training plans that help achieve annual sales targets. This includes 80% travel using extended stays in a field based territory to build strong and lasting customer relationships. Customers include physicians, nurses, technicians, administrators, office staff, sales personnel and other hospital personnel. If successful, this role will eventually lead to formal territory responsibility as a Territory Manager. Associate Territory Managers must be open to relocation anywhere in the U.S. to assume responsibility for an open territory.
Responsibilities
Coordinates with field sales, the logistics, timing, duration, strategy and execution of field level customer training and technical support of clinical cases
Works with sales management in prioritizing targeted customers, cases and training events
Supports the development of regional physician proctors to help with formal and informal training activities
Conducts training and in-servicing for hospital surgery staff and support personnel
Supports the development of regional centers of excellence and works with Marketing on the execution of territory physician training seminars
Provides support for regional marketing events, conventions and symposia
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Maintains equipment, advertising, and promotional matter in a presentable and orderly manner
Completes all paperwork on time and thoroughly; keeps accurate up-to-date account records; uses sales funnel to set goals and target accounts
Proper use of productive selling time; i.e., calls in late afternoon with a minimum of three ORs per day and four surgeon contacts per day. Doctors not available at the hospital will be contacted in their office
Acquires comprehensive knowledge of prices, discounts, availability of each product and competition according to quality and quantity
Maintains adequate supply of promotional tools (samples, brochures, videos)
Must have all basic product knowledge and acquire knowledge of all new products added to the line and apply this knowledge to adequately conduct in‑service education to all hospitals
Stays within expense budget
Knows and effectively uses selling presentations as well as standard answers to objections
Continually increases knowledge of trends (business, technological, sociological), sales skills, promotion techniques, information on new product, and sales forecasting
Maintains relationships with the District Manager, Territory Managers, and customers
Plans sales calls on a continuous basis and organizes time for effective coverage of the territory. A daily written plan is to be used
Develops thorough knowledge of company policies and the ability to interpret them to customers and prospects
Maintains the company car in a clean, orderly, and serviceable condition
Uses nurses lectures, journal club meetings, local seminars, resident lectures, hospital displays and evaluation committee product presentations to the best advantage
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field
0-2 years general sales experience preferred
Experience working in a team environment, particularly with sales people
The ability to work in an operating room environment is required
Strong interpersonal, oral, communication, organizational and planning skills
Good judgment and maturity
Willing to relocate to fill an open Territory Manager position
Ability to travel 80%, including overnight travel
Must possess and maintain a valid state‑issued driver’s license with 3 years of consecutive driving history and meet BD’s auto safety standards
Additional Qualifications
Understand a needs analysis approach to sales, the product buyer concept, and contract administration
Understands principles of group purchasing to include research, formulating and recommending a proposal
Demonstrated ability to discuss the various products in relation to the human body
Familiarity with medical and surgical terminology
Proven ability to build strong relationships with Internal Customers – Sales Training, Marketing, National Accounts, Customer Service, Contracts, Field Sales Team and External Customers – KOLs, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurses, and Sourcing
Must live in assigned region
At BD, we prioritize on‑site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem‑solving, which are essential in the fast‑paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in‑office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work‑life balance. Remote or field‑based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID‑19. In some locations, testing for COVID‑19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to 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, and other legally protected characteristics.
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