National Sales Manager

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We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Reporting to the MDS Business Unit Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning, developing and leading BD business initiatives with key customers. This individual will be responsible to hire, develop, coach, train and motivate team members to achieve personal excellence and to manage base business and growth opportunities across key customers in Canada. Liaising with multiple internal and external stakeholders, the National Sales Manager MDS will develop and execute plans through their teams that achieve both customer goals and BD Canada goals.

• Achieve and manage sales targets through the effective management of BD’s base business and growth opportunities.
• Validate and accelerate growth through active management of the sales pipeline and the management of key opportunities.
• Plan, update, and drive progress to achieve new product objectives and national sales targets.
• Drive forecast accuracy through rigorous management of the sales funnel and performing regular territory reviews.
• RFP execution of the Pre, During and Post phases by collaborating with sales teams, Corporate Account Directors and Marketing to set strategies and execute with the customers.
• Ensure all appropriate Bid, Tender and Contract information is directed to Contracts and Customer Service.
• Ensure alignment between marketing initiatives and sales execution.
• Interpret and explain business and marketing policies and programs to associates to maintain consistency and responsiveness to customer needs.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with all key stakeholders to support selling, market development, service efforts and clinical programs.
• Recruit, interview, and hire talented sales professionals.
• Ensure new hires receive appropriate orientation and training to set them up for future success.
• Coach, lead and develop sales team in sales execution, BD Way of Selling, the sales process, pipeline and opportunity management and divisional, market and competitive intelligence.
• Provide coaching and feedback to sales associates through field visits, and phone contact.
• Provide evaluation of performance after sales calls, presentations, etc., to improve technical and selling skills of sales associates.
• Oversee performance management process and provide regular feedback to team.
• With a thorough understanding of the customer and BD’s products, represent our value propositions to our customer base.
• Customers: Interface with clinical and economic stakeholders, 1 to 2 levels from the clinical users of our products to align selling and marketing efforts to customers’ goals.
• Strategic Planning: Representing the designated region, align the long term and short-term organizational objectives with our customers’ goals and communicate the pan BD message.
• Maintain sales data and records on each territory to understand market trends, provide direction to associates, and communicate competitive data.
• Effectively monitor and manage selling expenses.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must possess a minimum of 7 years’ experience in the MedTech and/or medical device industry, with at least 5 years’ experience selling medical devices to acute care facilities.
• Must possess at least 2 years of leadership experience managing a team, with the demonstrated ability to lead and serve as an effective team member in a large organization including planning, developing, organizing, directing, managing, and evaluating personnel. Proven track record of leading sales teams, driving team and individual performance, coaching sales execution and developing teams and associates.
• Experience developing client relationships and presenting to C-suite executives.
• Fluency in both French and English is required for this position, including the ability to speak, read, and write proficiently in both languages.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a past clean driving record for a minimum of 3 years, as well as meet BD's auto safety standards.
• This is a Field-Based role with overtime & travel required 40% or as necessary.

• Deep knowledge and strong understanding of key stakeholders within the Canadian healthcare market.
• Proven track record of high-level sales successes.
• Proven track record of selling to mid to high levels of clinical, technical and economic stakeholders in healthcare. (Hospital, SSO, GPOs)
• Subject matter expert on divisional customers and national GPOs, along with their buying process to better influence purchasing decisions.
• Significant experience in driving growth and profitability, strategic planning, and managing sales targets, budgets and forecasts.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
• Strong Communicator and above average presentation skills in a variety of presentation settings: one-on-one, small, and large groups, with peers, and with senior leadership.
• Strong business and financial acumen and analytical skills with proven understanding of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.
• Strong negotiation skills tested in tough situations with external stakeholders.
• Ability to influence decisions, set priorities and follow through with actions.
• Must possess excellent communication (both written and verbal), allowing the effective communication of complex information to a wide variety of audiences and leveraging for the best outcome.
• Must be a collaborative facilitator and leader, building consensus while championing business initiatives; can influence without authority.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills which foster growth of both associates and grow sales.
• Demonstrated proficiency in pipeline management, data analysis and use of standard systems.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex data and documents.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required.

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable and learn and improve every day.