[Hiring] Field Sales Account Executive @CooperCompanies

Role Description

Responsible for managing a defined sales territory and driving growth of CooperVision's contact lens portfolio. Builds and maintains relationships with optometrists, ophthalmologists, practice managers, and office staff to enhance product education, increase product adoption, and grow market share. Collaborates cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Professional Affairs, Customer Service, and Operations teams to execute business strategies, expand market share, and achieve revenue objectives within the assigned territory.

The Field Sales Account Executive position is responsible for new account penetration and sales growth in an assigned territory of Northern Colorado. The position is required to build professional sales relationships with assigned customers in all channels of distribution. The Account Executive position will utilize a consultative selling style that operates independently on a daily basis. Opportunities for advancement to a Senior Account Executive Sales role are available after establishing a track record of success in this position. As an Account Executive, it is required to reside in the assigned territory or within a reasonable distance.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed projected sales goals based on the territory quota established by sales management.
• Maximize time management skills efficiently to use opportunities in all stages of the sales funnel.
• Use a disciplined approach on a daily basis to sell to uncover and meet customer needs.
• Maintain territory call cycle; approx. 5-7 pre-set appointments per workday.
• Return customer phone and email inquiries within 24 hours.
• Navigate sales and internal tools quickly (Salesforce, Showpad, Tableau, etc.).
• Utilize a strong business acumen and a consultative sales approach to understand the customer’s business.
• Responsible for formulating and executing an effective call cycle plan to grow territory business.
• Develop new business within geographic territory.
• Maintain technical proficiency with CVI products and competitive products.
• Keep current with industry trends and analysis, i.e., Health Product Research data.
• Articulate CVI Suite of products to educate the customer and make recommendations.
• Sell value-added products and services to customer offices to enhance customer experience.
• Develop customer marketing plans and promotions to grow business; monitor to ensure return on investment.
• Use Microsoft Office suite of tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Daily use of CRM tool and reports to analyze product, account sales, and overall territory growth.
• Participate in state and regional optical shows when requested.
• Submit all administrative reports on a timely basis (call reports, expense reports, ROI reports, etc.).
• Responsible for routinely managing diagnostic contact lens sets in customer locations.

Travel

• Travel within territory is expected 80% of the time.
• Travel outside of territory is required for conferences, site trainings, and regional meetings (10-15%).

Qualifications

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Positive and constructive attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Anticipate, understand, prioritize, and meet customer needs.
• Adapt to a changing work environment; various situations, individuals and/or groups daily.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Effectively identify, evaluate, and assimilate information to render quality decisions.
• Ability to make presentations to various sized customer groups.
• Experience with MS Suite and CRM systems (Salesforce, Tableau, Showpad).

Experience

• 4+ years of B2B sales experience in any industry.
• Tangible product sales experience desirable.
• Experience exceeding daily, weekly, and monthly goals.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of direct related experience (high school + 8 years or similar).

Requirements

• Passing of background check, which may include verification of prior employment, criminal conviction history, educational and motor vehicle records.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of minimum level of insurance coverage and satisfactory driving record as required by the company.

Compensation

The starting base pay for this role is between $81,338.00 and $108,451.00 per year and may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.