Account Executive, Myopia – Minnesota

At CooperVision a business unit of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO) were driven by a unified purpose of helping people experience lifes 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

• 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:

As a AEM you will be tasked with managing developing and growing the CooperVision Inc. MiSight product portfolio with existing and new customers. You will be expected to build professional sales relationships with assigned customers utilize a consultative selling style and operate independently. This position requires daily in-person and virtual client interactions along with new business prospecting. AEMs will be responsible for joint business planning and collaboration with colleagues for mutually beneficial outcomes. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of consistently exceeding sales targets in medical device sales preferably with contact lenses.

Meet and exceed sales goals established by management for the given territory.
Demonstrate clear understanding of CooperVision MiSight portfolio and utilize professional selling skills and technical acumen to grow market share.
Deploy sales marketing and educational resources that assure acceptance by practitioners.
Leverage knowledge of industry competition and portfolio to meet and exceed customer needs.
Demonstrate knowledge of customer needs priorities and practice dynamics.
Responsible for establishing and executing an effective call cycle and territory business plan.
Regular analysis of key metrics to support changes/modifications to growth plan.
Dedicated to meeting customer needs quickly and accurately. Return inquiries within 24 hours.
Participate in state regional and national optical shows when requested including weekends.
Submit all administrative reports on a timely basis including but not limited to CRM call reports expense reports and territory reviews.
Identify the need for value-added tools working collaboratively with appropriate departments in creation of practice management tools and materials for eye care practitioners.
Other duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements:

Travel within territory is expected 80% of the time with overnight travel as needed
Travel outside of territory is required for conferences site trainings and regional meetings (10-15%)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite of tools (Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint). Advance skills through training and daily use.
Daily use of CRM to report customer interactions and utilize report to analyze products account sales and overall territory growth.
Excellent organizational skills and territory management.
Positive attitude and constructive team collaboration as well as building strong relationships.
Anticipate understand prioritize to meet customer needs.
Adapt to a changing work environment; various situations individuals and/or groups.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
Communicate proficiently with above average verbal writing and reading skills.
Ability to interface with other departments.
Plan and execute internal and external presentations to various sized customer groups.
Demonstrated knowledge of contact lens market and CooperVision MiSight product portfolio.

Work Environment:

Prolonged sitting in front of a computer.
Installing removing and transporting diagnostic contact lens sets requires individual to lift up to 50lbs.

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:

Bachelors degree required or an equivalent combination of education and experience
NCLE certification preferred

Additional Requirements:
Passing of background check which may include verification of prior employment criminal conviction history educational and motor vehicle records.
A valid drivers license and proof of minimum level of insurance coverage and satisfactory driving record as required by the company.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation the starting base pay for this role is between $81338.00 and $108451.00 per year and may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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