
Sales Executive - Respiratory
- Business Unit: Draeger, Inc., Job-ID: 1308
- Location: Minneapolis
- Function: Sales
- Work Location: Remote
- Employment Type: Permanent
The Job Responsibilities
The Sales Executive is responsible for all sales activities & has assigned order quota relating to the sale of Ventilation products & solutions within the defined sales territory (MN, IA, ND, SD). Including developing territory strategy, identifying key clinical & economic stakeholders & delivering value propositions tailored to the needs of high-acuity critical care environments. The Sales Executive is also the primary relationship owner & interface between Draeger & this designated customer.
For assigned product line, develop an in-depth understanding of the following:
- All product functions & implications on patient care & workflow efficiency
- All related systems & services
- Competitors product offerings
- All related customer needs & product value
Sales Strategy & Territory Management
- Own the Respiratory Care Business: Full responsibility for the capital sales cycle of Draeger ventilators (V800, VN800 & Savina) in a defined territory.
- Strategic Territory Development: Identify & prioritize high-potential opportunities using data, install base intelligence, & IDN alignment strategies.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build consensus across complex buying groups including RT's, Directors, clinical engineering, procurement, & the C-suite.
- Solution Selling: Position Draeger's premium products against price-driven competitors through clinical differentiation, workflow optimization, & total cost of ownership.
- Capital Project Management: Navigate long sales cycles, RFPs, budget timing, installation logistics, & cross-functional alignment.
- CRM & Funnel Management: Maintain accurate & timely pipeline data in CRM; forecast monthly with rigor & transparency
- Quota Accountability: Consistently achieve or exceed annual sales targets across assigned categories.
- Create territory business plans, account-level penetration strategies, & quarterly funnel forecasts in alignment with Area Sales Director guidance.
Product & Clinical Expertise
- Ability to confidently engage pulmonologists, intensivists & respiratory therapists
- Direct ICU experience managing mechanically ventilated patients
- Understanding of neonatal, pediatric, & adult ventilation considerations
- Experience with ARDS management & lung-protective ventilation protocols
- Ability to translate clinical needs into value-based sales conversations
- Differentiation versus competitive solutions in critical care
- Understanding of hospital workflow, alarm management, & patient safety initiatives
Customer Engagement & Execution
- Conduct high-impact clinical demonstrations & presentations with ICU, NICU & ED teams.
- Partner with Draeger clinical specialists, sales engineering, & service teams during evaluations, trials, & post-install issue resolution.
- Support major ION & system-wide initiatives, standardization projects, & new-facility builds.
- Provide post-sale follow-up, account support, & nurturing to ensure long-term customer satisfaction.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Marketing, Service, Customer Care, Corporate Accounts & Clinical Education to deliver a coordinated & superior customer experience.
- Maintain territory CRM data including prospecting, pipeline tracking, forecasting, & key account plans.
- Share market feedback on competitive intelligence, clinical trends, & customer insights to inform strategic programs.
Your Qualifications
Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist
Education:
BS/BA degree in business or a related field or equivalent combination of education & experience; MBA a plus.
Related Experience:
- Three years of sales experience in a related field; Clinical sales or applications experience with Critical Care, ICU products a plus.
- Experience in a strategic & complex selling environment preferred.
Key Competencies or Certifications:
- RT with experience in the NICU is preferred
- Strong problem solving, analytical & relationship building skills.
- Consultative selling skills (ability to understand customer needs & translate into a business solution by clearly detailing clinical & business benefits).
- Strong computer skills-MS Office, Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook, DMI quote system software, DMI CRM software, etc.
- Excellent communication, presentation & interpersonal skills.
- Capability to work within a matrix sales organization & drive accountability to meet assigned targets.
- Able to travel up to 80%
Compensation:
This role offers a $90,000 base salary with $150,000 OTE at 100% of quota, plus uncapped commissions for top performers.
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Dräger Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life, short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Over 4 weeks of paid time off, plus holidays and parental leave
- Flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program
Who we are
Interested?
Please, apply directly through our career portal.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Registered Respiratory Therapist with 3 years of related sales experience, respiratory and critical-care expertise, strong consultative selling skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, and willingness to travel up to 80%.
Key Responsibilities
- developing territories
- selling ventilators
- engaging stakeholders
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, DMI quote system software, DMI CRM software, CRM
Job Details
- Category: Sales
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Salary: USD 90,000 – 90,000 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Generous parental leave
About Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA
A medical technology manufacturer providing respiratory care and life-support solutions. — Industry: Manufacturing