Sales Executive - Service MidWest

We're hiring! If you want your contributions to make a real difference, check out this new career opportunity with us at Draeger where we are led by the guiding principle "Technology for Life".

This position is home based, with travel covering the Midwest territory.

Within assigned territory, develop an in-depth understanding of the following:

• All product functions and implications on patient care, work efficiencies, hospital services and financial impact to growth
• All related services
• Competitors product offerings; ISO, MVS and IDN Sales
• All related customer needs and product value
• Sales process

Develop sales through broad based activities that include but are not limited to the following: account qualification, aligning products to customer workflow & technical requirements, product demonstration, quoting, closing. Interact with clinical/technical customer service representatives during sales process to determine the needs to best position the Draeger solution.

Manage the sales cycle and drive to close, ensuring that sales quota is achieved in all assigned categories.

Provide account follow up and support as required in accordance with the strategic plan for the account. Interface with other departments as needed to ensure customer satisfaction and timely follow-up to customer issues.

With direction and oversight from the Business Development Director, implement and drive Draeger sales programs in the assigned territory.

Maintain communication with the appropriate Customer Support, Service Management, Capital Sales and Marketing personnel to share competitive information, account information, market conditions, customer issues and to coordinate Draeger Medical resources to the customer.

Work with Business Development Director to develop strategic and tactical plans to ensure attainment of sales target within the assigned territory both short and long term.

Maintain all customer information as it relates to sales activity, including but not limited to: prospecting, qualification, funnel management and forecasting within a designated territory.

Performs other duties as needed and assigned.

• BS/BA degree in business or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience; MBA a plus.
• Three years of sales experience in a related field; Clinical sales or applications experience with product a plus.
• Experience in a strategic and complex selling environment preferred.Strong problem solving, analytical and relationship building skills.
• Consultative selling skills (ability to understand customer needs and translate into a business solution by clearly detailing clinical and business benefits).
• Strong computer skills-MS Office, Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook, DMI quote system software, DMI CRM software, etc.
• SAP expereince preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Capability to work within a matrix sales organization and drive accountability to meet assigned targets.

Compensation:

The compensation is a base salary of $65,000 plus an additional variable earnings that are uncapped. OTE is $150,000 at 100% of plan, with the potential to increase earnings over target.

Benefits

Drager is responsible for life. The lives of our employees are especially important to us, therefore, Drager believes in fostering a culture that places the focus on employee health & wellbeing, both in the office and at home. We offer a generous benefits package that includes, comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage, paid time off starting at 4+ weeks per year, tuition reimbursement, 401k match, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance and more. Drager also offers localized perks such as free parking and onsite gym with fitness instructors and classes, full-service cafeteria, and game room at select locations.