Sales Executive (Kyushu)

Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.

Introduction

Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.
 

Cochlear Japan: The Japan operations (NCC) is one of Asia Pacific’s longest established operations, with the Tokyo office opening in 1989.  Japan is an ageing country, and the ageing population is growing, leading to a higher incidence of hearing loss in over 65-year-olds. Hearing loss among the elderly is a huge opportunity. Our work in Japan focuses on raising awareness amongst the elderly whilst increasing better access and service to the Paediatric Market.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Sales Executive based in Osaka, reporting to the Director, Sales Japan. In this role, the successful Sales Executive will have the opportunity to plan the strategy to expand our business in Kansai.

Accountabilities:

Accountability 1: Business Development

• Focus on achieving sales targets on a quarterly and yearly basis.

• Be aware of customer’s needs, and promptly provide appropriate information about Cochlear's products and services as well as related studies.

• Plan strategy and work with account partner to increase the number of cochlear implant and Baha surgeries in the area of responsibility.

• Build strong relationships with KOL and related professionals • Work with Volunteer members in the region to increase CI awareness and support candidate hearing journey

Accountability 2: Team Working

• Record and Communicate customer information, daily activities, surgery schedules, task management, etc. in the area of responsibility to team members through SFDC.

• Work collaboratively with related departments to smoothly supply products and information and provide feedback from customers

• Work collaboratively to execute marketing initiatives, such as congresses, workshops, seminars.

Key Incumbent requirements:

Minimum:

Qualifications, background experience, knowledge, organizational knowledge, knowledge of other business activities, skills etc

• At least 3 years sales experience within medical industry
• Strong enthusiasm for achievement of allocated budget
• Good selling and communication skill
• Result oriented
• Ability to analyze and stimulate the market
• Good team player
• Ability to travel extensively
• Competent spoken English skill and basic written language skills for Cochlear’s internal processes and for better understanding of product and evidence based messaging.

Ideal:

• Business level Oral and written English language skills so that you can attend international conferences on CI and the Baha

Development Value of this role:

• Opportunity to work in the highest leader company in the Cochlear Implant industry.
• Opportunity to work in a global company

Region-specific Requirements:

• Native level Japanese