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Are you someone who enjoys selling leading technology to the healthcare industry? Do you like the idea of uncapped commissions and operating in a growing industry? If so, then a Key Account Manager - IDN role, in either Texas or Florida, with us might be what you’re looking for. As part of our Sales team, you’ll be at the forefront of our business and selling solutions that ultimately help our customers provide expert care.
The Key Account Manager, Integrated Delivery Networks (IDN) is responsible for selling and marketing the Ascom Healthcare Platform and full portfolio to targeted Integrated Delivery Networks (IDN) and multi-hospital systems. Under the direction of Director of Healthcare Alliances, the position is responsible for utilizing innovative contracting strategies and tactics for the development of new business in targeted accounts, for protecting current base business and for increasing market share to IDNs across all business lines. The Key Account Manager, IDN advises sales management on department-related issues, including those with company-wide or external impact.
Your days will be filled with…
- Driving high-level, C-Suite engagements, fostering relationships with organizational leadership.
- Leading Quarterly Business Reviews, monthly account plan reviews and participate in operating rigor as appropriate.
- Individually work closely with the Government and GPO teams, Distributor/Channel partners and Sales leadership to execute profitable growth strategies, develop innovative relationships and new contract awards.
- Lead development and execution of short- and long-term strategies to support the evolving needs of assigned territory
- Lead and manage field sales activities without direct report responsibility.
- Develop strong relationships with key executives, clinical staff and entire supply chain within targeted IDNs and multi-hospital systems
- Execute Ascom’s IDN strategy focusing on long and short-term goals that increase sales and build Ascom brand equity and loyalty
- Negotiate contract terms for sales to IDNs and multi-hospital systems including pricing, warranty and special conditions
- Develop new business in targeted IDNs by developing and employing innovative contracting strategies and tactics focused on creating a competitive advantage. These strategies and tactics should also identify opportunities to increase market share within those identified IDNs across all business lines
- Interact with Region Sales Managers to target IDN enterprise business sales opportunities within their respective region and/or assigned accounts
- Submit to Director of Healthcare Alliances a monthly dashboard on activities and achievements of goals and objectives. A quarterly dashboard is also required outlining the spend history, the sales funnel and projected quarterly business for targeted IDNs
- Work with Regional Sales Directors to develop forecasts for opportunities with a contracted or projected IDN partner
- Collaborate with the Regional Sales Directors and partners to understand the different IDN strategies from internal and external viewpoints. Share knowledge to continually train RSDs and partners in regards to any group buys and/or target buys and promotions for the respective assigned IDNs
- Represent Ascom products at tradeshows and events when requested to do so
- Maintain and monitor expenses in accordance with Ascom policy
- Become an independent thinker able to analyze problems and formulate plans to overcome challenges and to get work done quickly with a high degree of quality. Make sound and logical decisions and choose the appropriate courses of action based on the parameters of the situation at hand and to use continual improvement problem solving skills.
Here at Ascom…
You’re not just a number, you’re a person with aspirations and that’s important to us. You can drive your own career and we’re here to help you do that by:
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Providing career progression through learning and development, internal opportunities, and being part of global and local initiatives and projects. But don’t take our word for it, just ask some of our team members who have been with us for over 20 years!
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Giving you a real-world, first-hand experience about what it’s like to work with technology that is at the forefront of the healthcare industry.
- Making a difference and having an impact on the lives in your community.
And you have…
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related field.
- 7 years of progressively responsible sales experience, including 5 years of IDN level experience.
- Strong understanding of the healthcare IT and medical device businesses, specifically capital equipment, to include sales channels, purchasing cycles, Corporate Client purchasing process, competitive and market conditions.
- Knowledge of contractual negotiations and the contract development process.
- Ability to initiate, develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with potential customers.
- Demonstrated ability to gain access to hospital and corporate key executives.
- Demonstrated C-level negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently in the field and travel extensively, about 50-75%, throughout the United States. Cover the business travel expenses and submit reimbursements in accordance with company travel policy.
- Ability to clearly express oneself verbally, and in writing, in the English using good grammar, vocabulary, eye contact and friendly voice inflection with all employees.
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees and other business contacts in a courteous and professional manner. Persuasive and expositive skills are also required.
- Excellent business presentation and listening skills. Ability to create and present to different audiences, including executives.
We are…
A global solutions provider focused on Healthcare ICT and mobile workflow solutions. Headquartered in Switzerland, our business spans across 18 countries, and has been supporting the healthcare industry for close to 160 years by providing them with technology to enable them to support their communities.
Together we can make a difference in the lives of the people who benefit from our technology.
To learn more about what we do, visit us at: www.ascom.com
