Field Sales Account Executive - Pittsburgh South

At CooperVision, a business unit of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO), we’re driven by a unified purpose of helping people experience life’s beautiful moments. We are connected through our shared values - dedicated, innovative, friendly, partners, and do the right thing. As a leading global manufacturer of contact lenses, we are committed to helping improve the way people see each day. Through our diverse lens portfolio, we tackle the toughest vision challenges – including astigmatism, presbyopia, and childhood myopia. We offer the most complete collection of spherical, toric, and multifocal products available, enabling us to fit 99% of all contact wearers. Learn more at www.coopervision.com

This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for future sponsorship (i.e., H1B, STEM OPT extensions, TN, etc.)

Job Summary:

The Field Account Executive position is responsible for new account penetration and sales growth in an assigned territory. 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 (approximately 15 miles from territory radius). This role is for the Pittsburgh South territory.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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.

Work Environment:

Prolonged sitting in front of a computer occasionally

Experience:

4+ years of B2B sales experience in any industry.

Tangible product sales experience desirable.

You have experience exceeding daily, weekly, and monthly goals

Education:

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

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.

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Meet and exceed projected sales goals based on territory quota established by sales management for the given territory.

Maximize time management skills efficiently to use opportunities in all stages of the sales funnel

Use a disciplined approach on daily basis to sell to uncover and meet customer needs. Full understanding and implementation of CVI sales platform

Maintain territory call cycle; approx. 5-7 pre-set appointments per workday

Dedicated to meeting customer needs quickly and accurately. Return customer phone and email inquiries within 24 hours

You can navigate sales and internal tools quickly (Salesforce, Showpad, Tableau, etc)

Utilizes a strong business acumen and a consultative sales approach to understand the customer’s business, assess needs and profile the account.

Responsible for formulating and executing an effective call cycle plan to grow territory business; Account Executive will prepare account business plans with their Regional Director

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

Strong ability to articulate CVI Suite of products to educate the customer and make recommendations to help grow their business

Sell value added products and services to customer offices to enhance customer experience

Develop customer marketing plans and promotions to grow business; monitor to insure return on investment

Use of Microsoft Office suite of tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Advance skills through training and daily use.

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. Installing, removing, and transporting diagnostic contact lens sets requires individual to lift up to 50lbs.

Travel Requirements:

Travel within territory is expected 80% of the time

Travel outside of territory is required for conferences, site trainings, and regional meetings (10-15%)