Clinical Sales Specialist, Surgical Pain - Louisiana (New Orleans, Birmingham)

Clinical Sales Specialist, Surgical Pain - Louisiana (New Orleans, Birmingham)

Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things: Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do; Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation; Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world. At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future.

Employment for customer facing roles is contingent upon your ability to satisfy all vendor credentialing requirements. If you are unable to be credentialed, Avanos reserves the right to withdraw your employment offer or end your employment. If you require a medical or religious accommodation from these requirements or if you would like to understand more about these requirements, please advise HR so that we can provide additional information and if needed, we can explore any needed accommodation(s). Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries.

Territory: Louisiana (New Orleans; Birmingham) Covering: New Orleans, Birmingham, Mobile

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Clinical Sales Specialist to join our team and play a pivotal role in expanding our market presence. The Clinical Sales Specialist is a key member of the Avanos Sales team responsible for driving the clinical aspects of the sale through education, physician and staff support during product trials, and new account implementations in health care settings. As a technical expert, this role will assist in the Capital sales process, as well as additional adoptions at existing accounts. The ideal candidate will utilize personal skills, technical acumen, and product knowledge to assist the Field Sales Team in building and maintaining relationships with key facility staff to support sales growth for the Surgical Pain Management Division of Avanos. He/She/They will be responsible for presenting Pain Management products to health care workers in health care settings, assisting at professional trade shows & cadaveric workshops as well as developing and maintaining a high level of expertise in the field of reimbursement as it relates to Surgical Pain Management and related therapies. In addition, this person will be expected to develop and maintain knowledge of competitive and complementary pain management therapies.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a key member of the field sales team with all clinical educational needs and training.
• Provide clinical expertise and product knowledge to support the sales process, including conducting product demonstrations and in-service training.
• Collaborate with the Territory Manager to develop and implement strategic sales plans tailored to specific markets.
• Execute successful trials and implementations within health care settings.
• Provide classroom style training in addition to "live" operating room and office customer support.
• Thoroughly understand and demonstrate effective use of all approved clinical data/studies
• Maintain clinical expertise on industry practices and trends to assist customers, internal stakeholders.
• Partner with customers to understand their business needs and objectives.
• Practice accountability and communicate effectively.
• Stay current with industry trends, competitor activities and emerging technologies.

Your Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in a clinical field. (nursing, surgical tech, radiology tech, etc.) OR Associate's degree and 4 years of experience in a clinical field. Technical experience in the medical field with strong understanding of OR and procedural suites Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills Deep understanding of medical terminology and clinical practices Solid knowledge of PC based applications (Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required. Final candidate may be asked to demonstrate proficiency Evidence of continued personal and professional growth and development Ability to travel frequently and often Ability to work early mornings Ability to lead in the face of ambiguity Ability to grasp complex issues quickly and drive results Persistence to achieve long-term objectives in the face of obstacles Must be able to lift 35 pounds Preferred: 5+ years working in a hospital, surgery center, or medical office setting in a clinical role Bachelors degree preferred Nursing degree preferred Experience working with orthopedic, pain, or anesthesia specialties

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. Salary Range: The anticipated average base pay range for this position is $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 . In addition, this role is eligible for an attractive incentive compensation program and benefits. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the base posted.

Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.