Diagnostic Sales Specialist - Queens/Brooklyn

Hologic is a leading womenís health company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative and clinically effective products. Hologic products cover a range of women's health applications, including cervical cancer screening, breast cancer risk assessment, treatment of excessive menstrual bleeding, and treatment of breast cancer. At Hologic, what we do makes a statement about who we are. We are driven by scientific excellence and a commitment to make a difference in the quality of peopleís lives. We believe that investment in and commitment to our employees is critical to our success and the achievement of our mission. Hologic provides an inspiring and collaborative work environment that encourages initiative and innovation and rewards excellence.

Primary Function:

The Diagnostic Sales Specialist (DSS) is responsible for effectively communicating and selling the benefits of the FullTermô- Fetal Fibronectin Test, ThinPrepÆ Pap Test and adjunctive testing, the ThinPrep Imaging System, to clinicians in an assigned geographic territory. The DSS provides support to OB/GYNs and other clinical professionals in the office and hospital setting. This position requires regular travel within assigned territory and some potential overnight travel. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, Russian or Chinese are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:
* Meet and exceed sales goals and achieve maximum sales in assigned territory
* Support territory sales goals by maintaining core business, increasing usage, and prospecting new customers.
*Effectively Effectively sell Hologicís sales message to all customers in the targeted territory.
*Achieve quarterly and annual sales goals for assigned and acquired products as required.
*Effectively insulates accounts against competition and regaining lost customer accounts.
*Develop and execute business plans for targeted accounts.
*Integrate successfully into team selling environment by partnering sales efforts with Account Executive, Cytology Application Specialists, Regional Obstetrics Manager, and other Hologic colleagues.
* Assist in generating leads for other Hologic products
*Manage time effectively; prioritize and make good business judgments and decisions in relationship to efficiency, effectiveness while meeting daily call expectations.
*Partner with marketing department to support the development and execution of marketing programs and sales materials.
*Attend local and national professional trade shows and events and promote products to all customers.
*Update and synch all relevant customer account information daily.
*Perform other duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education and/or Experience:
*Bachelor of Arts/Science from an accredited university preferred
*Candidate must have a minimum of two years sales experience. Medical background/sales experience, laboratory experience, and/or managed care knowledge desirable. Business-to-business experience highly desired.
*Demonstrated track record of success and sales accomplishments.
*Ability to sell in a consultative manner such that the customer need is discovered and addressed in an individualized clinical and data-driven manner.
*Strong persuasiveness and influence skills required.
*Ability to understand and articulate complex scientific literature and use extensive and complex clinical data as a key factor in the sales process.
*Familiarity with clinical and economic outcome data, reimbursement, and managed care policies and procedures.
*Since this position requires extensive driving during the workday, a valid driving license and satisfactory driving record, as well as a serviceable vehicle available for work use is mandatory.

Hologic is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Qualified individuals please submit resume and salary history via our Online Application page. Principals only please. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will not be accepted.

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