PRODUCT SPECIALIST at KLS Martin L.P. in Jacksonville, Florida

Job Description:

Job Details

Job Location: Corporate Office - Jacksonville, FL

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Description

Job Summary

Assist in the management of a product line or multiple product lines. Increase the profitability of existing products and aid in the development of new products with maximum profitability. Assist in the improvement of products from existing ideas and the development of new ideas while gaining industry experience and contact with customers. Develop business and technical knowledge and demonstrate a high degree of work ethic in the accomplishment of assigned goals.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Be able to in-service, maintain, and restock all products in the KLS Martin LP current product portfolio
• Use professional verbal and written communication skills to explain technical product information to customers, salespeople, and other employees
• Prioritize activities and tasks based on set sales and development goals for the product line
• Organize and execute trips to field locations to perform job duties and responsibilities at trade shows, customer on-site locations, sales meetings, workshops, cadaver labs, and in surgery
• Author and assist in publishing product education and product marketing media
• Educate employees in the assembly, use, and maintenance/restock of assigned product(s)
• Research a products market potential and develop a sales & price strategy
• Stay current on and cross reference competitive product offering and pricing
• Stay current on the standard of care and new technologies in the market in which the assigned product is applied
• Ensure the efficiency of products through product design and in collaboration with field inventory, warehouse inventory, and shipping key personnel
• Complete necessary documents for Product Development milestones & assist in the creation of regulatory submissions and inquiries during submissions
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of published clinical and internal testing & evidence for all marketing claims in the assigned product(s)
• Manage production of product development projects (PDSR/PVR) with manufacturing engineers
• Package & Ship products to the office or other field locations
• Complete, understand, and follow all required company policy trainings
• Understand KLS Martin Non-Disclosure Agreements and when to execute them
• Understand government regulations and company policy on expense activities
• Submit expenses for reimbursement following the company travel policy
• Complete Hospital Credentialing where necessary to perform essential duties
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• 4 year college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience or demonstrated ability to learn, Salesforce.com, SAP, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Concur, Paycom, iOS iPad & iPhone
• May require approximately 5% travel

• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within the organization
• Plan and organize internal cross-department meetings to accomplish goals of the product line or project
• Ability to follow through on issues, make informed decisions that comply with policies and procedures, complete tasks and problem-solve
• Demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision and accomplish high level goals with minimal explicit instructions

• Typing/computer keyboard
• Utilize computer software (specified above)
• Retrieve and compile information
• Maintain records/logs
• Verify data and information
• Organize and prioritize information/tasks
• Operate office equipment
• Advanced mathematical concepts (fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, graphs)
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Public speaking/group presentations
• Research, analyze and interpret information
• Investigate, evaluate, recommend action
• Basic mathematical concepts (e.g. add, subtract)
• Abstract mathematical concepts (interpolation, inference, frequency, reliability, formulas, equations, statistics)

• Sitting for extended periods
• Standing for extended periods
• Extended periods viewing computer screen
• Walking
• Reading
• Speaking
• Hear/Listen
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance
• Lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds various items
• Lifting/carrying more than 20 pounds various items
• Repetitive Motions
• Pushing/Pulling
• Bending/Stooping
• Reaching/Grasping
• Writing

• Normal office environment
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Electrical current
• Housekeeping and/or cleaning agents

Assist in the management of a product line or multiple product lines. Increase the profitability of existing products and aid in the development of new products with maximum profitability. Assist in the improvement of products from existing ideas and the development of new ideas while gaining industry experience and contact with customers. Develop business and technical knowledge and demonstrate a high degree of work ethic in the accomplishment of assigned goals.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Be able to in-service, maintain, and restock all products in the KLS Martin LP current product portfolio
• Use professional verbal and written communication skills to explain technical product information to customers, salespeople, and other employees
• Prioritize activities and tasks based on set sales and development goals for the product line
• Organize and execute trips to field locations to perform job duties and responsibilities at trade shows, customer on-site locations, sales meetings, workshops, cadaver labs, and in surgery
• Author and assist in publishing product education and product marketing media
• Educate employees in the assembly, use, and maintenance/restock of assigned product(s)
• Research a products market potential and develop a sales & price strategy
• Stay current on and cross reference competitive product offering and pricing
• Stay current on the standard of care and new technologies in the market in which the assigned product is applied
• Ensure the efficiency of products through product design and in collaboration with field inventory, warehouse inventory, and shipping key personnel
• Complete necessary documents for Product Development milestones & assist in the creation of regulatory submissions and inquiries during submissions
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of published clinical and internal testing & evidence for all marketing claims in the assigned product(s)
• Manage production of product development projects (PDSR/PVR) with manufacturing engineers
• Package & Ship products to the office or other field locations
• Complete, understand, and follow all required company policy trainings
• Understand KLS Martin Non-Disclosure Agreements and when to execute them
• Understand government regulations and company policy on expense activities
• Submit expenses for reimbursement following the company travel policy
• Complete Hospital Credentialing where necessary to perform essential duties
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• 4 year college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience or demonstrated ability to learn, Salesforce.com, SAP, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Concur, Paycom, iOS iPad & iPhone
• May require approximately 5% travel

• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within the organization
• Plan and organize internal cross-department meetings to accomplish goals of the product line or project
• Ability to follow through on issues, make informed decisions that comply with policies and procedures, complete tasks and problem-solve
• Demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision and accomplish high level goals with minimal explicit instructions

• Typing/computer keyboard
• Utilize computer software (specified above)
• Retrieve and compile information
• Maintain records/logs
• Verify data and information
• Organize and prioritize information/tasks
• Operate office equipment
• Advanced mathematical concepts (fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, graphs)
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Public speaking/group presentations
• Research, analyze and interpret information
• Investigate, evaluate, recommend action
• Basic mathematical concepts (e.g. add, subtract)
• Abstract mathematical concepts (interpolation, inference, frequency, reliability, formulas, equations, statistics)

• Sitting for extended periods
• Standing for extended periods
• Extended periods viewing computer screen
• Walking
• Reading
• Speaking
• Hear/Listen
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance
• Lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds various items
• Lifting/carrying more than 20 pounds various items
• Repetitive Motions
• Pushing/Pulling
• Bending/Stooping
• Reaching/Grasping
• Writing

• Normal office environment
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Electrical current
• Housekeeping and/or cleaning agents