Company: KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. (KSEA)

Job Code: 13349

Pay Grade: US-BSB

Salary Range: $88,000 + commission

Description

KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG based in Tuttlingen, Germany, is a family-owned, global company committed to benefiting humanity by advancing medical technology through innovation and education.

For more than 75 years, KARL STORZ has been dedicated to earning its international reputation as a leader that designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets all its products with an emphasis on visionary design, precision craftsmanship, and clinical effectiveness.

KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. (KSEA), an affiliate of KST, is headquartered in El Segundo, California, and is responsible for all U.S. distribution and sales of endoscopes, instruments, imaging systems, electromechanical devices, and OR1® operating room integration technologies.

Our Sales Executive, Urology and Gynecology is responsible for product and service sales of KARL STORZ urology and gynecology products and for video used in conjunction with these products; the representation of the company in an appropriately professional manner in accordance with company policies in the assigned geographic area; and for maintaining an awareness of local competitive conditions and promptly reporting them to management.

This position will support the Seattle, WA area. The hired candidate will be required to live in Seattle, WA, or surrounding areas.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enthusiastically sells all KSEA products for the "Urological/Gynecological" specialties (Urology and Gynecology) to every hospital account, and, where appropriate, to surgery centers, clinics, and physician offices.
• In specific accounts, aggressively sell Video Imaging, image management products and collaborate with other KS colleagues on deals of this nature where appropriate.
• Achieve or exceed the assigned annual quota for all designated product specialties.
• Provide dependable service and training after the sale to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term reliability of all KSEA products purchased.
• Resolve customer complaints in a timely manner and in accordance with established company policy.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with Key Opinion Leaders: nurses, physicians, sterile processing, supply chain, materials management, procurement and other key influencers/decision makers in every account.
• Aggressively pursue new customers.
• Aggressively support all promotional activities initiated by KSEA that are related to designated product specialties and product focuses
• Promptly advise management of any situation beyond his/her scope of authority.
• Prepare and maintain an annual working sales plan to include analysis and forecasting specifying activities/efforts that contribute to company goals/quota attainment.
• Assist in the field training of another salesperson, as requested.
• Maintain sales samples in the best possible working condition; thorough cleaning and polishing, and provide them with a "like new" appearance.
• Accountability for all samples provided by KSEA; when, and as often as possible, turn over samples through sales to customers.
• Be alert to all competitive products - design, pricing, promotions - and keep management informed in a timely manner. When appropriate, recommend the addition of new products and/or modification or new application of existing products to management.
• Comply with all company policies, instructions, and directives for the fulfillment of company objectives.
• Submit complete and informative meeting/convention reports, as requested by the manager or executive, in a timely manner.
• Complete and submit expense reports in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy.
• Maintain up-to-date customer records and any other records, as required, by company policy/instruction.
• Submit any special reports related to the operation of the territory, as required.
• Attend and participate in sales meetings, training programs, and conventions, as directed.
• Maintain an awareness of likely candidates for the Sales Force and call any such individual(s) to the attention of the Region Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum education level of a Bachelor’s Degree or 4 to 6 years of B2B sales experience.
• Demonstrated track record of overachievement.
• Possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills as well as the ability to multitask.
• Excellent sales and presentation skills.
• The ability to lift up to 35 lbs. of equipment. At an employee’s discretion, the employee may ask for human or mechanical assistance whenever asked to move or handle the equipment.
• Travel: Up to 100% during the year.
• Experience within the KARL STORZ organization helpful.

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license in the state where the vehicle will be operated or in the state of residence. All hired candidates will be required to pass a background check.

Pay Transparency

The salary range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a specific team member’s base salary and/or hourly pay rate, several factors will be considered including such things as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the role.

Vaccine requirements at KARL STORZ due to COVID-19
KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and therefore we require the COVID-19 vaccine for all of our employees unless otherwise due to an underlying medical condition or sincerely held religious beliefs. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how COVID-19 may impact the role you are seeking and if you require a reasonable accommodation regarding the vaccine requirement see below for the process for requesting accommodation. Please click here to learn more about our overall response to COVID-19.

Employee Benefits Program Overview for U.S. Locations

• Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and pet insurance, too!*
• 3 weeks vacation, 10 holidays plus paid sick time*
• Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave**
  
• 401K retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the employee’s first 6% contribution
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
• We prepay your tuition up to $5,200 per year! - Tuition preimbursement
  
• Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
• Employee referral program of up to $2,000 per hire
• And much more!

*Field sales, internships, and part-time employees are not eligible except where required by state law.
Non-employees, including temporary workers and consultants, are not eligible to participate in the KARL STORZ benefits program.

**To include, maternal/paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.

KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employee must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation Statement
KARL STORZ is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and unique experiences. To achieve this goal, we are committed to diverse voices, and all applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. KARL STORZ is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. Should you need assistance or accommodation please email us at TaleoAdministrator@karlstorz.com.

Notice to Employment Agencies
This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by KARL STORZ’s Human Resources team. Human Resources will reach out to our preferred, contracted agency partners in the rare instance additional talent options are required. Your respect for this process is appreciated. KARL STORZ does not accept unsolicited Agency resumes. Resumes received which were unsolicited by the KARL STORZ Human Resources department will be ineligible for referral fees.