Technology Consultant - (Sales Support – Supply Chain – Extended Care, Long-Term Care and Home Health)Provide supply chain and consultative services expertise for customer facing technology solutions offered to our customers by Client Medical-Surgical or a Client affiliate. Work with sales team and sales leadership management to assist in pre-sales and sales efforts by representing the supply chain technology portion of the Medical-Surgical offering. Also, work with regional customers to identify and qualify solutions to improve supply chain efficiencies.Primary duties include sales activities associated with product demonstrations, participating in sales calls and site visits, sales presentations, lead conference calls and web cast meetings and sales and customer engagements utilizing best practices.In addition, the position offers opportunity to be the recognized leader in their respective region regarding supply chain technology solutions for the Extended Care market, and to be instrumental in growing the revenue of that region as part of a multi-billion-dollar business.Provide technology solutions and supply chain expertise to assist with closing deals, growing sales for new business as well as retention and penetration for existing customer base.Conduct customer presentations for technology sales into the Extended Care market with a working knowledge and understanding of the Extended Care technology and supply chain offerings.Provide expertise and advise prospective customers on how supply chain technology would provide value and benefit and drive improvements within the customer's business.Understand and communicate the value of and how Client Medical Surgical technology is used/interfaces with key business partners.Lead customer discovery calls and account qualifications for these various 3rd party connectivity solutions.Assist Account Managers and sales leadership with targeting new and current customers for qualifying technology leads and provide guidance to achieve sales goals.Participate in internal sales calls, training events, sales meetings, and regional trade shows.Serve as regional supply chain and customer technology expert to educate and train the sales organization on the value of technology for their customers and best practices.
Lead regional workshops with sales teams.Train customer on best practices and optimal use of technology within their practice environment for supply chain solutions.Provide feedback on product enhancements, product development, process improvement or best practice opportunities.Provide effective follow-up and engagement with sales to customer accounts identified as not effectively utilizing technology solutions.QualificationsA Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or relevant discipline is preferred or equivalent work experience3+ years of experience in healthcare technology sales or sales support roleWorking knowledge of the Extended Care market customers for long term care, home health and other healthcare providersUnderstanding of the Principles of supply chain managementExceptional communicator and customer interaction skills / service skillsStrong sales presentation skills delivered in person and/or through remote sales tools such as web casts and conference callsKnowledge of competitive technology offerings and ability to compare to Client customer technology offeringAbility to communicate technology integration offeringsMay respond to customer request for proposalStrong interpersonal/relationship building skillsIntermediate understanding and use of Microsoft office to include Word, Excel and PowerPointHealth care supply chain knowledgeResults oriented, self-directed and motivatedAbility to assess situations and overcome objectionsAbility to effectively work within a matrix organizationAbility to work well with team members and deal with people diplomaticallyAnalytical and trouble shooting skills with acute attention to detailThorough in completing tasks with focus on quality and Company integrityAbility to work under multiple deadlines and manage several projects simultaneouslyThorough problem solving skillsCreate customer presentations and best practices documentsKnowledge of current healthcare environment & issuesAnswers all questions concerning products/solutions with appropriate referrals to internal resourcesOrganized approach to work assignments and adaptable approach to changing work priorities50%-75% travel with Extended Care sales teams onsite with current and prospective customers.Additional InformationAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, place of origin, ethnic origin, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information, mental or physical disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, state, or local law.