Medline Industries

Acute Care Specialty Sales Manager

Medline Industries$134K — $201K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of clinical sales experience or 7 years of clinical sales experience with 2 years as a field trainer.
  • Strong understanding of market dynamics and Supplier Relationship Management.
  • Proven track record in business development and closing deals.
  • Excellent negotiation skills for contract management.
  • Exceptional communication skills for relationship building and customer engagement.
  • Solid customer service skills to ensure a seamless client experience.
  • Strong time management skills to consistently meet sales targets.
  • Financial acumen for contract management and understanding financial metrics.

Responsibilities

  • Strategically target new business opportunities and ensure accountability for execution.
  • Develop and implement sales strategies to grow Medline's market presence.
  • Cultivate high-level customer relationships and communicate Medline's clinical value effectively.
  • Drive the brand strategy across all client accounts.
  • Oversee pricing and proposal processes to maximize profitability.
  • Manage sales team performance through CRM tracking and regular review sessions.
  • Ensure timely completion of all administrative tasks related to sales operations.

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards package including health insurance and 401(k) contributions.
  • Continuing education and training opportunities.
  • Paid time off for work-life balance.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program and Resource Groups.
Full Job Description

Job Summary

Job Description Summary
The Manager of Specialty Sales will be responsible for overseeing and managing the development and performance of all sales activities in the division, staff and direct an Acute Clinical Specialty sales team and provide leadership towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with company vision and values. The individual is a subject matter expert integrated into the territory and owns the sales process and relationships with non-supply chain decision-makers.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning

  • Strategically target opportunities. Launch processes for targeting and accountability for customer system integration.

  • Develop business plans and sales strategies to drive Medline brand sales growth and AGM growth for the market.

  • Initiate and coordinate development of action plans to penetrate new markets.

  • Responsible for developing key relationships within targeted IDNs/PV deals.

  • Develop and implement marketing plans as needed.

Relationships

  • Cultivate and maintain high-level clinical customer relationships and effectively present Medline’s clinical value proposition and solutions.

  • Drive Medline brand strategy at each account.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally and navigate a complex, matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders.

Sales Oversight

  • Drive sales and improve profitability.

  • Ensure timely, accurate, competitive pricing on all completed prospect applications submitted for pricing and approval, while striving to maintain maximum profit margin.

  • Maintain records of all pricings, sales, and activity reports submitted by Sales Representatives.

  • Oversee and present proposal presentations and RFP responses. Provide clinical expertise to Sales team in preparation of proposals and presentations.

Team Development

  • Drive accountability across clinical sales team through effective pipeline and opportunity management within CRM with targeted products and programs.

  • Conduct reviews with Sales Representatives to build more effective communications, to understand training and development needs, and to provide insight for the improvement of sales and activity performance.

Administrative

  • Manage all administrative tasks in a timely manner including required reporting (pricings, sales, and activity reports), Medline corporate communication, Rep expenses, SPA approval and compliance policies, etc.

Management Responsibilities

  • Typically oversees professional employees/teams OR manages non-professional employees through Supervisors in manufacturing, distribution or office environments

  • Day-to-day operations of a group of employees

  • May have limited budgetary responsibility and usually contributes to budgetary impact

  • Interpret and execute policies for departments/projects; develop, recommend and implement new policies or modifications to existing policies

  • Provide general guidelines and parameters for staff functioning

  • Hiring staff, recommending pay increases, performing performance reviews, training and development of staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of clinical sales experience OR at least 7 years of clinical sales experience

    with at least 2 year of experience as field trainer within sales organization.

  • Demonstrated understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements, including Supplier Relationship Management.

  • Proven ability to identify, connect with, build consensus and close new business.

  • Ability to negotiate contracts and close deals.

  • Communication skills to effectively communicate and build relationships with clients are crucial.

  • Customer service skills required to ensure customers have a positive experience from start to finish.

  • Time management skills required to meet sales targets.

  • Financial acumen needed to understand financial aspects and to manage contract figures.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft products.

  • Exposure to and use of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.

  • Position requires travel (car, plane) for business purposes (within state and out of state).

  • Environment includes office setting and medical facilities.

  • Position may require non-traditional work hours during in-services (ex. weekends, multiple work shifts).

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$134,000.00 - $201,000.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click .

About Medline Industries

Medline Industries is a leading manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies and equipment. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Northfield, Illinois. Medline Industries operates a number of facilities across the United States, as well as in Canada, Europe, and Asia. The company is known for its commitment to quality and innovation, and has been recognized for its excellence in customer service. Medline Industries is also a leader in the healthcare industry, with a number of partnerships with major hospitals and other healthcare organizations.
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Size
27,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1966

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