Develop strong relationship and key understanding of medical device producers needs and silicone requirements
Successfully manage a central European territory consisting of highly regulated customers across biomaterials and advanced engineering
Build, sustain and levage realionships internally & externally to meet business needs
Demonstrate silicone product adopting a solution based focus to enable customers
Co-ordinate customer interactions incl. to create a customer centric experience Develop account plans and syndicate with key internal stakeholders to engage relevant support for effective execution
Manage & source distributors to implement a hybrid sales strategy
Understand customer processes, applications, and quality attributes and effectively communicate customer technology product requirements to Technology & Innovation and Marketing teams
Establish forecasts and delivery of annual budget, including targeted growth from new opportunities
Implement pipeline sales opportunities and manage the process accordingly
Support customers with material problem solving
Anticipate, coordinate and respond to competitive environment and initiatives
Work with cross functional teams to orchestrate required support to develop and convert new Opportunities
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Maintain accurate and current records
Manage sales activities in a cost effective manner
Submit call reports and contact information
Submit T&E reports
Update Sales Pipeline status on a regular basis
Provide monthly territory update
Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.
Each employee is responsible to manage their departments and perform their defined tasks in order to comply with and maintain the sites’ ISO 9000/1400 certification and all regulatory requirements and is expected to shut down the operation and notify management if questions regarding compliance or other issues requiring additional attention arise.
Regulatory requirements include, but are not limited to cGMP’s, EPA, OSHA, DEA, DOT, and any other applicable local, governmental and company guidelines.
BA or BS degree in Engineering or Marketing
Minimum of 5 years related experience
Fluent French & English speaker – Italian - is a plus
Medical device manufacturing experience
Attention to detail
Excellent presentation skills
Technical and Solution selling, negotiations skills, account management
Proven sales track record
Communication and negotiation skills
Networking
Time management and planning skills
Managing through Influence
Proven working experience as a business development manager, technical sales professional or a relevant role