Sales Associate - Heartland- Detroit
Detroit, MI, US
Ref. number: 7054
This is an entry level position with the goal that after enough training and exposure, the Sales Associate will be ready to move into a Territory Sales Manager (TSM), or next level, position. In the Sales Associate role, you will be responsible for maintaining customer relationships, and educating customers on product features, distinctions, and utilization. You will represent the Company in sales calls, and assist your Regional Sales Team in achieving designated sales goals. You'll be responsible for administrative duties such as preparing reports, entering data in Salesforce.com, and following up on orders. You will attend sales meetings and trade shows, and remain cognizant of trends and developments in the industry by monitoring competitor activities and products, trade magazines and associations, and customer feedback
Location: Detroit ( assigned to the Great Lakes Region)
Sales Associate Program:
· The Sales Associate will undergo approximately two (2) months of on-boarding and twenty-two (22) months of functional field sales training and experience, working or assisting in a territory
· Holding a Sales Associate position should not exceed twenty-four (24) months from your start date, promotion into the TSM or next level position should occur before this time period
· Projects could include temporarily relocating to an open territory for an extended period of time to cover a vacancy
· Other extended travel could include job shadowing senior level sales professionals to learn the business, in-services at customer locations to train clinicians Upon successful completion of the Sales Associate program and in line with all assigned Management Business Objectives (MBOs), individuals are able to vie for open TSM, or next level, positions that match their skills and interests within the Company
· Filling an open position will likely include permanent relocation, so you must be open to movin
What you'll get
Bonus in addition to your monthly salary and attractive benefits
A dynamic team in an innovative global company
Open, friendly and ever-changing work environment where you will get space for your ideas and are encouraged to take challenges and grow
Careful and comprehensive induction
Active field presence and regular customer visits
The opportunity to help make patients' life better
What you'll need
· Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales or related field from an accredited college and or university required
· Demonstrated leadership skills during collegiate experience strongly preferred
· Customer service, sales and / or marketing experience preferred, but not required
· Sales knowledge, plus negotiation skills preferred
· Intermediate to Advanced level computer skills, including MS Office Suite and social media, Salesforce.com experience a plus
Our approach to diversity and inclusion
At Mölnlycke diversity is not just a vision, but our strength. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values and celebrates the power of diversity. At the heart of our commitment is the belief that diversity fuels innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. We invite you to be a part of a team where authenticity is embraced, and every employee, regardless of background or any other traits, experiences a true sense of belonging
We welcome applications from those who do not meet every criteria on the requirements list. Attitude, drive, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn are also important to us
About Mölnlycke
Mölnlycke is a world-leading medical products and solutions company that equips healthcare professionals to achieve the best patient, clinical and economic outcomes.
Our business is organized into four business areas Wound Care, Operating Room Solutions, Gloves, and Antiseptics, where customer centricity, sustainability, and digitalization are at the heart of everything we do.
Mölnlycke employs around 8,400 people. The company headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden and we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide. Since 2007, the company has been part of Investor AB, an engaged owner of high-quality, global companies which were founded by the Wallenberg family in 1916. For more information, please visitwww.molnlycke.comandwww.molnlycke.com/careers
Nearest Major Market:Detroit