Account Executive, Myopia - Michigan

CooperCompanies; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CooperVision, a unit of CooperCompanies, seeks an Account Executive in the Detroit area to manage and grow the MiSight portfolio with existing and new customers. You will build professional sales relationships, use a consultative selling style, and conduct daily in-person and virtual client interactions while pursuing new business prospects.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of exceeding sales targets in medical device sales, preferably with contact lenses, resides within ~20 miles of the

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales experience in medical device sales, preferably with contact lenses.
• Must reside in the assigned territory or within ~20 miles from the territory radius.
• Travel within territory 80% and outside territory 10–15% when required.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed sales goals for the territory.
• Demonstrate understanding of CooperVision MiSight portfolio to grow market share.
• Deploy sales and educational resources to practitioners.
• Leverage industry knowledge to meet customer needs.
• Establish and execute an effective call cycle and territory business plan.
• Regular analysis of key metrics to support growth plans.
• Return inquiries within 24 hours and maintain timely reports.
• Participate in state, regional and national optical shows when requested.
• Identify needs for value-added tools with cross‑functional collaboration.

Skills

CRM

Microsoft Office

Territory management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

NCLE certification

Job description

At CooperVision , a business unit of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO), we're driven by a unified purpose of helping people experience life's beautiful moments. We are connected through our shared values - dedicated, innovative, friendly, partners, and do the right thing . As a leading global manufacturer of contact lenses, we are committed to helping improve the way people see each day. Through our diverse lens portfolio , we tackle the toughest vision challenges - including astigmatism, presbyopia, and childhood myopia . We offer the most complete collection of spherical, toric, and multifocal products available, enabling us to fit 99% of all contact wearers . Learn more at www.coopervision.com

This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for future sponsorship (i.e., H1B, STEM OPT extensions, TN, etc.)

Job Summary:

As a AEM you will be tasked with managing, developing and growing the CooperVision Inc. MiSight product portfolio with existing and new customers. You will be expected to build professional sales relationships with assigned customers, utilize a consultative selling style, and operate independently. This position requires daily in-person and virtual client interactions, along with new business prospecting. AEMs will be responsible for joint business planning and collaboration with colleagues for mutually beneficial outcomes. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of consistently exceeding sales targets in medical device sales, preferably, with contact lenses.

As an Account Executive, it is required to reside in the assigned territory or within a reasonable distance (approximately 20 miles from the territory radius). The ideal candidate may live in the Detroit area.

• Meet and exceed sales goals established by management for the given territory.
• Demonstrate clear understanding of CooperVision MiSight portfolio and utilize professional selling skills and technical acumen to grow market share.
• Deploy sales, marketing, and educational resources that assure acceptance by practitioners.
• Leverage knowledge of industry, competition, and portfolio to meet and exceed customer needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of customer needs, priorities, and practice dynamics.
• Responsible for establishing and executing an effective call cycle and territory business plan.
• Regular analysis of key metrics to support changes/modifications to growth plan.
• Dedicated to meeting customer needs quickly and accurately. Return inquiries within 24 hours.
• Participate in state, regional and national optical shows when requested - including weekends.
• Submit all administrative reports on a timely basis, including but not limited to CRM call reports, expense reports, and territory reviews.
• Identify the need for value-added tools, working collaboratively with appropriate departments in creation of practice management tools and materials for eye care practitioners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel within territory is expected 80% of the time with overnight travel as needed
• Travel outside of territory is required for conferences, site trainings, and regional meetings (10-15%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite of tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Advance skills through training and daily use.
• Daily use of CRM to report customer interactions and utilize report to analyze products, account sales and overall territory growth.
• Excellent organizational skills and territory management.
• Positive attitude and constructive team collaboration, as well as building strong relationships.
• Anticipate, understand, prioritize to meet customer needs.
• Adapt to a changing work environment; various situations, individuals and/or groups.
• Self-starter, with the ability to work independently.
• Communicate proficiently with above average verbal, writing and reading skills.
• Ability to interface with other departments.
• Plan and execute internal and external presentations to various sized customer groups.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contact lens market and CooperVision MiSight product portfolio.

Work Environment:

• Prolonged sitting in front of a computer.
• Installing, removing, and transporting diagnostic contact lens sets requires individual to lift up to 50lbs.

Experience:

• 4+ years of B2B sales experience in any industry.
• Tangible product sales experience desirable.
• You have experience exceeding daily, weekly, and monthly goals

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• NCLE certification preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Passing of background check, which may include verification of prior employment, criminal conviction history, educational and motor vehicle records.
• A valid driver's license and proof of minimum level of insurance coverage and satisfactory driving record as required by the company.