Surgical Account Manager, Cataract - Wisconsin

Surgical Account Manager, Cataract - Wisconsin

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 worldfrom 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.

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales & Business Development
• Achieve and exceed territory sales objectives through strategic sales activities, including product demonstrations, evaluations, proposals, and in-services.
• Generate leads, develop sales proposals, and manage product demo evaluations and post-sale equipment in-services.
• Protect and grow core consumable business through equipment conversions and product/service/technology innovation.
• Conduct competitive market analysis to identify new business opportunities and respond to market dynamics.
• Customer Engagement & Support
• Serve as the primary liaison for assigned accounts, including hospitals, ASCs, teaching institutions, managed care organizations, and buying groups.
• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, high-volume users, and decision-makers.
• Coordinate surgical evaluations and be present during procedures to provide technical support and answer questions.
• Educate surgeons and OR staff on the proper use and benefits of Bausch + Lomb technologies.
• Deliver value by helping customers fully utilize the capabilities of advanced platforms such as Stellaris.
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Work closely with regional team members, including Surgical Device Managers and other B+L representatives, to ensure cohesive sales strategies and customer support.
• Reporting & Administration
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, sales activities, product evaluations, and demos using Salesforce CRM.
• Manage territory expenses, sample accounts, and consignments in accordance with company policies.
• Complete all administrative tasks and training requirements as outlined by company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (High School +10 yrs; Associate +6 yrs).
• Minimum 3 years of successful outside sales experience, preferably in ophthalmic, medical device, or surgical sales.
• Prior experience in surgical environments is preferred.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote field-based role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred).
• Strong financial acumen and analytical ability.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

This is a remote, field-based position that typically requires 25%75% travel, which may include overnight stays depending on the size of the territory. Candidates must reside within the territory or within a reasonable commuting distanceby company vehicleto the territory's workload center.

Self-motivated and results-driven with excellent time management. Ability to build positive relationships across diverse customer groups. Comfortable navigating new environments and adapting to changing priorities. Technically and strategically sound in capital equipment sales and integration. Physically able to perform job duties including travel, lifting sample boxes (up to 25 lbs), and standing for extended periods.