Surgical Account Manager, Cataract - Connecticut

Bausch & Lomb GmbH; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb is seeking a Surgical Account Manager in Connecticut to sell a portfolio of surgical device products and build relationships with ophthalmologists. The role requires a bachelor’s degree, considerable sales experience, and strong organizational and interpersonal skills. This field-based position entails significant traveling and a commitment to customer service in alignment with the company's mission to enhance eyesight.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Floating Holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years sales experience with a proven track record.
• Ophthalmic or medical sales experience preferred.
• Ability to perform all job duties which necessitates travel and physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Present and sell Bausch + Lomb surgical products.
• Coordinate and educate on product use during surgeries.
• Meet territory sales objectives and maintain customer records.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Sales Skills

Financial Acumen

Analytical Ability

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Surgical Account Manager, Cataract - Connecticut

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

The Surgical Account Manager (SAM) is a professional sales position whose primary objective is the presentation, promotion, and sale of the Bausch + Lomb portfolio of surgical device products such as intraocular lenses, viscoelastic solutions, and other surgical products in assigned accounts.The SAM reports to the Regional Business Director.

Responsibilities

• Be the key point of contact at assigned accounts for all B+L surgical products.
• Responsible for answering questions about our surgical equipment and to help triage issues that arise.
• Create interest and demand for our surgical technologies with the ophthalmologists that work in the assigned accounts.
• Coordinate surgical evaluations of our products in surgery with the ophthalmic surgeon and be present to answer any questions that may arise.
• Teach/educate the Doctor and OR staff on the proper use of our products.
• Meet or exceed territory sales objectives for assigned products.
• Successfully complete a formal training and certification program for all responsible products in the areas of product knowledge and selling skills
• Increase knowledge base through successful completion of advanced and continuing training programs.
• Develop an effective teamwork relationship with other B+L representatives in the sales region.
• Support the company’s mission of “to help people see better to live better” by providing excellent customer service.
• Maintain and update territory records of all customers.
• Effectively utilize and manage territory expenses, sample accounts, and consignments in a responsible manner according to company policies.
• Perform administrative tasks associated with position according to company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent amount of experience
• 3+ years sales experience with proven track record of success
• 3+ years of successful ophthalmic or other medical sales experience preferred
• Prior surgical experience preferred
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to establish priorities to meet goals
• Highly motivated and results driven
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs
• This is a remote field-based position that typically requires between 25%-50% overnight travel depending on territory size
• Ability to identify and address client needs, provide tailored solutions, and effectively drive sales growth within assigned territories
• Candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal, teamwork and workload planning skills
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
• Strong financial acumen and analytical ability
• Candidates should be physically able to perform all job duties which necessitates: driving in a geographically large territory for long periods of time each day; lifting sample boxes (25 pounds); traveling by airplane and car, within the US; remaining in standing position for prolonged periods of time when giving presentations or lunches; and performing other job-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company standards

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between [$85,000.00 and $105,000.00]. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. They may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees), company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.

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