Sales Executive - Respiratory

Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Draeger is seeking a Sales Executive to drive respiratory care product sales in a defined Midwestern territory, focusing on ventilators (V800, VN800, Savina). You will work remotely with a defined geographic scope across MN, IA, ND, SD and engage clinicians, procurement and administrative leaders to deliver value-based solutions.

You will manage the full sales cycle, build territory plans, and forecast with strong data-driven insights, aiming to exceed quotas while collaborating across

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential required.
• BS/BA in business or related field; MBA a plus.
• Three years of sales experience in a related field; clinical sales in critical care a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the capital sales cycle for Draeger ventilators in defined territory.
• Identify high-potential opportunities using data and install-base intelligence.
• Engage stakeholders across RTs, directors, and C-suite to drive value-based sales.
• Translate clinical needs into business value and differentiate against competitors.
• Maintain accurate CRM data and forecast pipelines monthly.

Skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Strategic Territory Development

Clinical sales

Relationship building

CRM proficiency

Education

BS/BA in business or related field

MBA (plus)

Tools

MS Office

DMI CRM software

DMI quote system software

Job description

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• Business Unit: Draeger, Inc., Job-ID: 1308
• Location: Minneapolis
• Work Location: Remote
• Employment Type:Permanent

The Job Responsibilities

The Sales Executive is responsible for all sales activities & has assigned order quota relating to the sale of Ventilation products & solutions within the defined sales territory (MN, IA, ND, SD). Including developing territory strategy, identifying key clinical & economic stakeholders & delivering value propositions tailored to the needs of high-acuity critical care environments. The Sales Executive is also the primary relationship owner & interface between Draeger & this designated customer.

For assigned product line, develop an in-depth understanding of the following:

• All product functions & implications on patient care & workflow efficiency
• All related systems & services
• Competitors product offerings
• All related customer needs & product value

Sales Strategy & Territory Management

• Own the Respiratory Care Business: Full responsibility for the capital sales cycle of Draeger ventilators (V800, VN800 & Savina) in a defined territory.
• Strategic Territory Development: Identify & prioritize high-potential opportunities using data, install base intelligence, & IDN alignment strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build consensus across complex buying groups including RT's, Directors, clinical engineering, procurement, & the C-suite.
• Solution Selling: Position Draeger's premium products against price-driven competitors through clinical differentiation, workflow optimization, & total cost of ownership.
• Capital Project Management: Navigate long sales cycles, RFPs, budget timing, installation logistics, & cross-functional alignment.
• CRM & Funnel Management: Maintain accurate & timely pipeline data in CRM; forecast monthly with rigor & transparency
• Quota Accountability: Consistently achieve or exceed annual sales targets across assigned categories.
• Create territory business plans, account-level penetration strategies, & quarterly funnel forecasts in alignment with Area Sales Director guidance.

Product & Clinical Expertise

• Ability to confidently engage pulmonologists, intensivists & respiratory therapists
• Direct ICU experience managing mechanically ventilated patients
• Understanding of neonatal, pediatric, & adult ventilation considerations
• Experience with ARDS management & lung-protective ventilation protocols
• Ability to translate clinical needs into value-based sales conversations
• Differentiation versus competitive solutions in critical care
• Understanding of hospital workflow, alarm management, & patient safety initiatives
• Conduct high-impact clinical demonstrations & presentations with ICU, NICU & ED teams.
• Partner with Draeger clinical specialists, sales engineering, & service teams during evaluations, trials, & post-install issue resolution.
• Support major ION & system-wide initiatives, standardization projects, & new-facility builds.
• Provide post-sale follow-up, account support, & nurturing to ensure long-term customer satisfaction.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Marketing, Service, Customer Care, Corporate Accounts & Clinical Education to deliver a coordinated & superior customer experience.
• Maintain territory CRM data including prospecting, pipeline tracking, forecasting, & key account plans.
• Share market feedback on competitive intelligence, clinical trends, & customer insights to inform strategic programs.

Your Qualifications

Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist

Education:

BS/BA degree in business or a related field or equivalent combination of education & experience; MBA a plus.

Related Experience:

• Three years of sales experience in a related field; Clinical sales or applications experience with Critical Care, ICU products a plus.
• Experience in a strategic & complex selling environment preferred.

Key Competencies or Certifications:

• RT with experience in the NICU is preferred
• Strong problem solving, analytical & relationship building skills.
• Consultative selling skills (ability to understand customer needs & translate into a business solution by clearly detailing clinical & business benefits).
• Strong computer skills-MS Office, Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook, DMI quote system software, DMI CRM software, etc.
• Excellent communication, presentation & interpersonal skills.
• Capability to work within a matrix sales organization & drive accountability to meet assigned targets.
• Able to travel up to 80%

Compensation:

This role offers a $90,000 base salary with $150,000 OTE at 100% of quota, plus uncapped commissions for top performers.

At Draeger, Technology for Life means supporting our people in every aspect of their lives. We offer a competitive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Over 4 weeks of paid time off, plus holidays and parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program

Select locations also offer free parking, an on-site gym, cafeteria, and game room.

Who we are

Draeger has several sites located across North America as well as field-based sales and service positions. Our North America headquarters is located in Telford, PA just north of Philadelphia. We also have US sites in Andover, MA, and Houston, TX. Our Canada site is located in Mississauga, Ontario.

Draeger is an Equal Opportunity Employer.