Smith+Nephew

District Manager, AWC (Midwest)

US - Chicago, IL Full time

District Manager – Advanced Wound Care (Midwest Region)

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

As a District Manager on the Advanced Wound Management team, you will be leading a team of account managers selling the wound dressings product portfolio including the patient monitoring device, LEAF.

What will you be doing?

Success as a District Manager will rely on your ability to be an influential people leader for a team of hard-working account managers selling in a competitive wound dressings market.

  • Foster a collaborative team environment between team members and other AWM support teams
  • Ensure proper Account Manager territory coverage, account penetration and sales time allocation
  • Support and coach your team members on their sales skills through weekly field rides
  • Provide resources and mentorship for overcoming obstacles in the field
  • Identify account managers who demonstrate leadership traits and work with AVP to build development opportunities
  • Identify, assess and address opportunities for performance improvement

What will you need to be successful?

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3+ years medical sales managerial experience
  • Minimum of 5 years medical sales and demonstrated success with complex sales process
  • Proven ability to present key concepts and recommendations to customers in formal and informal settings
  • Previous experience as a sales trainer preferred
  • Strong analytical skills to include pipeline management, territory analysis and territory management
  • Professional training program experience (i.e. Challenger Selling)
  • Travel: Regular weekly overnight travel

All field sales professionals that are required to gain entry into healthcare facilities to perform the basic remit of their role, must successfully complete our credentialling process, which often includes COVID 19 vaccine management.  

You. Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.  

  • Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
  • Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
  • Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
  • Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 USD annually. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. In addition to base compensation, this position is eligible for sales commission and incentives based on set targets. The commission earned will depend on the candidate’s performance in the role. We provide competitive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, and generous PTO, paid company holidays annually and 8 hours of Volunteer time and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.

Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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