Regional Sales Specialist

Mizuho OSI is the leader in the markets for specialty surgery and patient positioning. The Regional Sales Specialist will provide sales support and education to surgical institutions, evaluate equipment, install products, and contribute to potential sales of Mizuho OSI products and services. Responsibilities Gain market knowledge and maintain awareness of procedures, new technologies, and utilization techniques. Maintain awareness/compile and communicate competitive information on equipment and devices preferred by the marketplace Utilize the “Trust Triangle” to develop professional relationships within the healthcare community in assigned region with physicians, hospital management, and clinical personnel Evaluate customer’s needs and emphasize salable product features, using technical knowledge of capabilities and limitations of current product offering Participate in assigned learning institute courses hosted by implant / strategic partners as needed and assigned by Region Manager Educate and train customers on Mizuho OSI products. Provide pre- and post-sale product demonstrations, customer product in-services and clinical support. Attend surgical cases to support staff in the use of Mizuho OSI products/equipment as necessary. Adhere to specific hospital protocols and procedures Advise customers of equipment for a given need based on product and technical knowledge of the market procedures and products Represent Mizuho OSI products at tradeshows and courses when requested to do so Provide Sales coverage for vacant Sales territories when requested to do so; could be assignment outside assigned region Maintain a company issued cell phone and portable computer in order to conduct business. Participate in the company provided vehicle program Complete and submit accurate expense reports to document activity and expenditures in a timely manner according to the Expense Policy Understand, support and follow the Corporate Vision, Mission & Values Statements Support company goals and objectives Understand, follow and support Mizuho OSI’s internal Quality System policies, procedures and work instructions including but not limited to applicable external regulations (21 Code of Federal Regulations Part 820 Quality System Regulations and applicable International Standards) Skills Computer literate and thorough familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite Education and/or experience in hospital environment required Must live within 20 miles driving distance of assigned territory Able to provide a valid driver's license and qualify for company's auto insurance policy Ability to travel between 30% and 60% within the assigned region, cover the business travel expenses, and submit reimbursements in accordance with company policy Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn anatomy, physiology and medical terminology Requires 1 – 2 years of related experience Bachelor's Degree in business, or Registered Nurse (RN), or a Physician Assistant (PA) or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience Working knowledge of CRM is preferred; Salesforce.com is preferred Knowledge of the Trust Triangle sales process preferred Clinical knowledge and experience within specialties of Orthopedics, Spine, and General surgical procedures is preferred Benefits Comprehensive benefits package Company vehicle Company Overview Mizuho OSI is a medical devices company offering specialty surgical tables and reusable medical products. It was founded in 1978, and is headquartered in Union City, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is