Applied Medical is a new generation medical device company with a proven business model and commitment to innovation that has fueled our rapid business growth and continued expansion across the globe.

At our state-of-the-art manufacturing plants in the US and The Netherlands, we develop advanced surgical technologies for minimum invasive surgery. Throughout 30 years, Applied has earned a strong reputation in healthcare as a leading provider of advanced medical devices.
At our European headquarters in The Netherlands, we support the implementation of our innovative products across Europe through our local sales teams and via our distributors in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. What connects us all is our mission to improve the quality and affordability of healthcare by enhancing patient outcomes through innovative design and exceptional product quality.

If you would like to be part of an innovative and rapidly growing international organization that makes decisions based upon what is right for the patient, customer, community, and environment, then Applied Medical is the place for you!

We are looking for a Country Product Specialist to join our well-established German sales team. In this role you will work closely with our Sales Management team to develop sales strategies and define the tactical implementation of Applied Medical products in the Eastern part of Germany (Brandenburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen, Sachsen). Moreover, you will ensure the effective introduction of new products and obsolescence of discontinued products. You will also work close with internal departments such as Clinical Development, Product Implementation, Clinical Education, Field Operations, Customer Service and Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance to achieve set business goals.

With your home office as your base, you will travel frequently throughout the region (~80%) and on occasion to our European headquarters located in The Netherlands. In this role you will report to the Strategic Implementation Manager based in Germany.

Within Applied Medical this position has the internal job title of Market Implementation Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze the market and identify sales opportunities for our innovative medical devices
• Define optimal sales and branding strategies by working closely with various internal departments
• Support the local sales teams with (new) product implementations
• Attend procedures at customers to ascertain product performance and market development opportunities
• Follow and report on market and sales trends
• Create monthly reports on market analyses and strategic plans
• Identify customer clinical educational needs
• Provide monthly training courses (internal and external, national and international)
• Prepare for and support during internal strategic meetings
• Provide support at congresses (~4 congresses per quarter)

• Master’s degree
• 8+ years’ experience within marketing role, clinical development and/or sales
• Proven track record in sales implementation
• Experience with medical instruments/devices is preferred
• International experience is preferred
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in German and English
• Good knowledge of MS Office and Windows based computer applications
• Availability to travel frequently, including weekends on occasion

• A challenging position within a fast-growing, dynamic and innovative company
• Extensive training in our products and their application at our European training facilities (NL)
• Good remuneration package including commission and a lease car
• Opportunities for personal development, growth and continuous learning
• Education reimbursement program
• International working environment
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Interested?

Are you an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, challenging and professional, yet casual business environment? We are looking forward to receiving your application in English or German.