Straumann is a global leader in implant and restorative dentistry and oral tissue regeneration.
Having pioneered many of the most influential technologies and techniques in our field, we have a tradition of doing more to advance dental regeneration, restoration, and replacement, as well as patient care.
This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Key Activities
Achieve revenue growth and margin targets
Plan, direct, and monitor the activities of a sales team within a specified region to achieve defined sales targets
Achieve new business targets by proactively identifying, targeting, and converting prospect accounts and new business with dentists and oral surgeons in the defined region.
Manage the day-to-day activities of a regional sales force to implement the organisation's overall sales strategy for an assigned region
Monitor the performance of the sales areas within the region and initiate corrective actions to improve overall results
Contribute to the development of sales of existing customers, customer base growth and customer retention for the region
Strengthen / build relationships with existing and new customers who are of strategic importance to the organisation
Coach sales representatives on the technical aspects of the organisation's products and services; on marketing campaigns and sales promotions; and on sales techniques, procedures and standards that will help them achieve their sales targets
Build relationships with Key Customers of the region.
Ensure that subordinates establish a high level of relationship with the customers / decision makers
Analyse regional market and competitor’s products
Deliver accurate forecasts
Prepare sales reports for sales meetings
Travel as required within the defined sales region and/or interstate.
Participate in National, Regional & State trade shows, sales meetings, and quarterly regional review meetings and attend other meetings as directed.
Provide timely quantitative and qualitative performance reviews for all team members
Manage and monitor expenses to maximize return on investment.
Qualifications
Education / Professional Experience
University degree or other relevant qualification.
MBA or equivalent post-graduate qualification is desirable.
A minimum experience of 8-10 years in a healthcare sales role with demonstrable experiences in managing and leading a team.
Personal / Competencies
Strong leadership, presentation, strategic, selling and negotiation skills.
Strong analytical skills and result-orientation.
Strong developing and implementation skills using previous experience.
Able to cope with work pressure, fast pace, and high expectations.
Excellent communication skills.
Solid knowledge and previous experience in the Dental market is a plus.
Energetic, straightforward and performance-driven professional with entrepreneurial spirit and strong execution abilities.
Leadership Competencies
Provide strong leadership to team by setting goals and driving the organization toward achieving company’s goals.
Sense of urgency - ability to set priorities and goals, and to make decisions under explicit considerations of sustainable and profitable growth.
Ability to energize others around common goals and to get things done.
Ability to develop the organization.
Displaying personal and professional ethics and ability to embrace Straumann’s Mission and Culture.
Strong interpersonal skills and actively cultivates a network of productive relationships in an international environment.
Proven team leadership, coaching, development, and management abilities.
High level of integrity, commitment, and ethics.
Key Leadership Criteria
Understands our business and directions for the future development of the organisation.
Ability to address business issues proactively through sales and marketing initiatives and collaboration.
Experience, confidence, and stature to effectively address senior level issues.
Has strong interpersonal skills and actively cultivates a network of productive relationships.