The Bariatric Specialty Sales Manager plays a critical role in driving identification and adoption of new procedures for the da Vinci surgical system
Partnering with sales leadership and staff in Clinical Sales, Capital Sales and Key Accounts, the Manager will identify and develop Key Opinion Leaders to pioneer and expand use of the da Vinci system in surgical specialties in early stages of growth
They will also partner with local sales representatives to coach, counsel and train them on selling to specialists in their assigned hospital accounts
This role is part of a small team of strategic, senior level sales professionals across the country who are focused on identifying and expanding the adoption of new procedures that will drive the future growth of Intuitive Surgical
Build sustainable C/R and Thoracic surgeons in designated programs
Build C/R and Thoracic References with Clinical & Econ Impact
Build New Tech Reference centers: Stapling, VS & T-Motion
Sell Xi value proposition to increase access
Lead fellowship training initiatives
Develop independent surgeons, teams and CSRs for C/R and Thoracic
With CSD/CSM Team: (15% of the time)
Guide C/R and Thoracic MSA strategy and tactics
Lead team clinical and new technology competence
Expand da Vinci Specialty Procedure and New Technology Utilization
Achieves Quarterly and Annual Quota Aligned to Compensation Plans and the LRM
Develop Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) in Bariatric Surgery
Establish regional Case Observation sites & Epicenters
Through collaboration with sales leadership, conduct strategic market development activities e.g
MSA RIPs and “blitz” activities
For KOLs, execute all sales activities in support of developing their proficiency as a da Vinci surgeon
Select appropriate case observation site
Conduct on-site and wet lab training
Bring intra-operative & post-operative clinical value in initial surgeon case series
Development and leadership of advanced regional training programs
Serve as the market intelligence liaison for marketing and training teams
Conduct hospital and surgical practice executive presentations
Elevate Area Specialty Sales Competency
Provide feedback to enhance representatives’ ability to sell in Bariatric Surgery
Operate as the “Advanced Technology/Stapling” expert for CSD area
Identify area needs, coordinate and run competency programs with support from VP and CSD
Manage Key Initiatives
Leverage Specialty Sales resources to help scale launch of new procedures and/or products
I.E., Manage the Pull Through of the CVP Area Bariatric VIP Events
Align with Sales leadership and marketing to manage surgeon training resources related to
Training effectiveness
Procedural volume outcomes
Analyze bariatric procedure and new tech trends; identify anomalies and manage appropriately