Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Paragon 28 is looking to hire a direct (w2) sales representative who currently resides in either connecticut or rhode island for local territory coverage.
We offer 100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision benefits for employee only coverage and generously subsidized premiums for coverage with dependents in addition to company paid life and disability benefitsVoluntary life/disability/accident options as well as flexible spending account plans are also availableWe have a safe harbor 401(k) plan with 3% match and pto plan allowing accrual of 19 days over 12 months to maintain a fulfilling work/life balance.
P28 is a leader in the development and distribution of medical solutions for the foot and ankle industry, with our corporate office located at 14445 grasslands dr., englewood, co,
Established in 2010, we are dedicated to creating industry leading solutions and tools to improve the treatment of the most challenging foot and ankle conditionsEvery member of our inspired and dedicated team serves a vital role in the achievement of our mission: to strategically build a company around the core principles that drive innovation and quality.
Paragon 28 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversityAll employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Job title:
Direct sales representative
Reports to:
Regional sales manager
Summary of responsibilities:
The direct sales representative position is responsible for attaining direct sales goals and objectives through the creation and execution of a sales plan in the assigned territory.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Builds and maintains customer relationships, while able to cover orthopedic procedures with clinical proficiency and business acumen.
Educates customers on p28 products.
Prepares reports of business transactions.
Builds and implements sales plans for the assigned territory, manages and tracks customer sales activity and prospective customer initiatives, achieves sales quotas, reports on sales progress and competitor customer activities to sales leaders.
Enter new customer data and other sales data for current customer into p28s delegated systems.
Facilitates on-time delivery of products to customers.
Educates and informs sales representatives, doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of p28 products
Responsible for territory case coverage.
Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products
Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion
Travels to and attends trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings.
Plans, coordinates and executes local educational and sales events, with the support of internal resources, intended to augment the business.
Coordinates customer training.
Aggressively solicit orders from present and prospective customers for the products assigned.
Strictly adheres to all laws and paragon 28 policies regarding the interaction with health care professionals, product handling and complaints, expense reporting, sales activities and training.
Keeps respective direct sales representative informed of territory progress on a regular basis.
Directs product evaluations in or and office settings.
Responsible for successful completion of sales training.
Other duties may be assigned.
Work environment
This position operates from employees home officeAdditionally, employees are routinely required to be present in hospital environments, including operating rooms during surgeries.
Physical demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with individuals internal and external to the organizationThe employee frequently is required to move about the facilityThe employee may be required to lift up-to 50 lbsBy themselves.
Employee must also have the ability to wear a 7-9-pound protective lead apron for extended periods of time in the operating room.
The position also requires sitting, standing and/or walking for up to eight plus hours per day; frequent bending/stooping, squatting and balanceSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in relation to travel and operating a personal computer.
Position type/expected hours of work
This is a full-time position; it will require weekend, evening, and holiday work as surgeries require on an emergency basis.
Travel
20% overnight travelRequired to attend national meetings, district meetings and other training as requested.
Notice to recruiters and staffing agencies: to protect the interests of all parties, paragon 28, incWill not accept unsolicited resumes or referrals from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place through the paragon 28, incHr departmentPlease do not contact or forward resumes or referrals to our company employeesAny unsolicited resumes will be considered paragon 28, incPropertyParagon 28, incIs not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes or referrals.
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Prior orthopedic sales experience preferred; and/or ability to learn and understand orthopedic concepts quickly
Strong sales and communication skills
Strong work ethic
Must have a valid driver’s license and active vehicle insurance policy.
Able to work efficiently and autonomously with little direction when outside of clinical events
Residence within the geographical contracted territory of business is required, unless prior approval granted by the executive vp of sales and/or ceo.
