DOD SkillBridge Program - Sales Internship (West Coast)

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Job Function Summary

The Interventional Urology Sales Intern is responsible for assisting Coloplast's field sales and marketing organizations by participating in new business development activities and providing on-going support to Coloplast's valued customers. Additionally, over the course of the program interns will have the opportunity to rotate and gain exposure to other areas of the business including, but not limite to, Veteran's Affairs sales teams, Continence Care sales, marketing, and others.

Candidates must be active military and approved for SkillBridge program, with ability to travel as needed for the internship program. Additionally, being open to relocation after the program is complete will enhance the opportunity for a full-time opportunity. Preferred locations: Seattle, Los Angeles, and San Diego

Major Areas of Accountability

• Clinical Knowledge
• Clear understanding of clinical and technical product knowledge relating to assigned products
• Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of implant, follow-up support and troubleshooting techniques.
• Educate and train physicians, surgeons, and hospital personnel and office staff on technical matters relating to Coloplast products.
• Attend and actively participates in industry related training/meetings/events for business development opportunities
• Maintain current knowledge about assigned products and services as well as competitive products.

Relationship Building

• Retain relationships within current customer base by identifying opportunities and may help formulate sales strategies.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships that lead to increasing use of products within target accounts.
• Develop and maintain productive cross-functional relationships in and outside of Coloplast to share knowledge and leverage synergies within the organization.
• For assigned accounts, understands customer's environment, including who the clinical, financial, and other key decision makers are, their key issues/concerns, including challenges and opportunities for Coloplast.
• Engage in basic market development activities depending on the needs of the assignment.

Administrative

• Organize and manage information utilizing CRM or other related tool as directed.
• Maintain current records and administrative duties, including inventory, sales reporting, and expense management.
• Maintain all required Vendor Credentialing requirements with assigned medical facilities.
• Coloplast employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the Advamed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, and company policies.
• Other duties as assigned

Healthcare Facility/Operating Room Interactions

• Interact frequently with Healthcare Professionals including surgeons, doctors, nurses, technicians, procurement, inventory control, administrative staff, and related personnel.
• Present during procedures and surgeries as requested/required to assist healthcare professionals with Coloplast product-related questions - interaction includes following operating room protocols, but does not include crossing the sterile field or patient interactions.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidates must be active military and approved participant for DOD SkillBridge Program
• Highschool diploma or GED
• Ability to be on time and prepared for each case deployed - every time.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and overnight (up to 50%)
• Willingness to relocate after program completion will enhance ability for full-time opportunities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong relationship and consultative selling skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills
• High attention for detail and excellent follow through
• Knowledge of current and new industry trends, technologies, competitors, and place in the market
• Personifies Coloplast Mission, Values, and Vision as well as Coloplast Leadership Principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed or in progress
• Sales experience and/or desire to
• Knowledge of working good distribution principles, ideally within the healthcare industry
• Knowledge and a good understanding of OSHA

Competencies & Skills (training provided during onboarding)

• Proactive; high-performance and results oriented
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrate effective time management skills with administrative capabilities
• Ability to adapt and willingness to change.
• Ability to consistently work, manage, and lead with ethical integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to listen, articulate, and advocate

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16.000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the worlds leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward - we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, where people bring their differences to work each day, fulfil their potential and have a strong sense of belonging because - and not despite - of their differences. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or physical ability.

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