Role Description
The Clinical Sales Specialist role will focus on delivering comprehensive training on products, providing clinical support, and driving sales growth. The Clinical Sales Specialist will be assigned a defined geographic territory, providing effective instruction regarding the company’s products, intraoral digital technology and/or related services, and introduction and communication of DDS Lab’s services to enhance the customers’ organization and contribute to sales growth. The position requires 80% travel (including some weekends).
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Conducts on-site training sessions for dental practice customers and prospective customers on intraoral scanning technology for dental restorations and other dental lab technologies.
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Guides customers to use DDS Lab as their dental lab for their lab business.
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Supports sales growth by demonstrating the value of DDS Lab’s services, promoting products to increase usage among customers and potential customers.
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Works closely with the Directors of Clinical Office Specialists to identify new DSO opportunities, grow existing DSO accounts, and deliver proper rules of engagement for each office.
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Follows up (by phone, email, or in person) on education and sales needs submitted to clients.
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Establishes professional client/DDS Lab relationships with appropriate client personnel (dental assistants, office managers, dentists, and key contact/point persons).
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Submits weekly activity/call report concerning client-related activities for DDS Lab relationships to the Director of Clinical Office Specialists.
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Performs all assigned duties in the assigned territory, including but not limited to meeting or exceeding all sales goals and initiatives.
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Conducts product training sessions at client locations (i.e., Lunch-and-Learns, evening programs, Regional meetings, DSO annual meetings, etc.).
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Provides a territory training forecast monthly.
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Records all training activity and client contact information in HubSpot.com.
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Must utilize the appropriate PPE while in the dental offices adhering to the necessary protocols established for infection control and sterilization.
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Stays updated on industry trends, product innovation, and best practices in the dental industry to provide relevant insights and support.
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Participates in sales meetings and strategy sessions to align training objectives with business growth goals.
Qualifications
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Knowledge of Intra-Oral Digital Technology and Implants – Must present a strong aptitude and comfort level to personally observe and advise on dental implant procedures and use of Intra-Oral Digital Technology.
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Ability to effectively present information, communicate and respond to questions clearly and persuasively with customers, management, and other key members of the company while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
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Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents in English, such as professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and procedure manuals.
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Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Strong attention to detail.
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Ability to multi-task, use personal judgment, and utilize strong decision-making skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to effectively perform tasks, create training materials, and communicate with customers and colleagues.
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Excellent organization and time management skills.
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Previous dental experience in a lab or dental office is required. High level of technical and material knowledge of dental products.
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Must have a combination of 3-5 years of outside sales experience in dental or medical device or in-office clinical experience working as RDA or RDH.
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Bachelor’s degree in dental technology, dental hygiene, or related field preferred. High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
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Must have a dependable car that can be used for company travel for which appropriate reimbursement is provided and must possess a valid driver’s license with no significant violations or points.
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Willingness to travel frequently (up to 80%) to customer locations and work flexible hours as needed.