Territory Sales Manager - Michigan

Premier Dental Territory Manager

Location : Michigan

Reports to : US Sales Director - East

Objective :

Responsible for achieving quarterly and annual sales goals and expanding market presence within the assigned territory

Position Summary : Develops, maintains, and grows relationships with dealers and dental professionals.

Obtains and maintains expert level knowledge of Premier products and their competition. Maintains customer critical information such as contacts and activities with the CRM system. Attends and represents company at designated trade shows and dealer events as applicable.

Essential Functions :

Achieve and exceed sales goals while working within territory with primary focus within the targeted focus area.

Influence dentists and office team members to change their purchasing behaviors.

Work with dealer representatives and independently to grow sales. Activities will include lead follow up, target follow up, education and co-travel.

Advocate and promote Premiers products

Learn features and benefits of all Premier Dental Products and develop persuasive arguments and presentations about each product to close sales. Understand key competitive products to strengthen the persuasiveness of the Premier Product presentations.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with dealer reps and be seen as their main point of contact.

Develop relationships with dealer branch managers in assigned territory.

Participate in meetings and seminars sponsored by dealers, dental societies and other industry organizations to remain current on the market.

Log sales activities in CRM and complete expenses in a timely manner.

May be assigned by management to attend meetings and conventions outside assigned territory.

General Requirements :

Bachelors degree

Minimum 2 years of direct work experience in an external sales capacity or clinical practice

Clinical degree (RDH or RDA) a plus

Prior experience in dental or medical sales preferred

Proven track record displaying increase in sales in assigned territory

Ability to work closely with other team members

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to make decisions with consideration to business impact

Effective time and territory management skills

Strong problem identification and objection resolution skills

Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with customers

Excellent listening skills

Strong Microsoft office skills

Self-motivated, with an engaging level of enthusiasm

High level of integrity and work ethic Working Conditions

Weekend work may be required

Must possess vehicle, a valid drivers license and auto insurance

Frequent travel outside of home, could include up to several hours of driving per day

Some overnight travel is required

Ability to travel to, set up, attend, and conduct presentations / conventions

Occasional lifting of items up to 50 pounds

Exposure to varying weather conditions is likely

Manual dexterity required to use electronic devices, cell phone laptop, etc.