Specialty Nutrition Systems, NICU Specialist - Mountain West (Denver, Salt Lake City, Sacramento)

Avanos Medical is a renowned medical device company dedicated to creating groundbreaking healthcare solutions with the mission to enhance patient recovery and improve lives globally. Established as a leader in medical device manufacturing and marketing, Avanos operates in over 90 countries, offering advanced products focused on clinically superior, innovative solutions. Their portfolio targets crucial healthcare challenges such as reducing opioid use while aiding patients in transitioning from surgery to full recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Avanos Medical prioritizes a culture of innovation and excellence, fostering an environment that supports employee growth, collaboration, and continuous development. For more information about the company, please visit www.avanos.com.

The role of Specialty Nutrition Systems, NICU Specialist within Avanos Medical is a critical frontline sales position within their Mountain West territory, covering Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Northern California, and Northern Nevada. This position focuses on representing and selling Avanos' Digestive Health-NeoMed product line to healthcare facilities, primarily targeting acute care and alternate care markets such as NICU, PICU, pharmacy, infection control, and supply chain departments within hospitals. The NICU Specialist is responsible for understanding and communicating the technical and clinical advantages of the entire NeoMed product range, which includes neonatal and pediatric enteral feeding systems, enteral feeding tubes and accessories, feeding syringes and pumps, oral and enteral pharmacy syringes, oral care kits, colostrum transfer lids, catheterization trays, and urinary kits.

The key objective for the NICU Specialist is to drive year-over-year sales growth by effectively positioning Avanos' products based on a thorough understanding of the clinical and financial value proposition. The role requires engaging multiple healthcare stakeholders such as NICU managers, nurse educators, neonatologists, pharmacists, and supply chain managers to build and sustain strong sales relationships. The NICU Specialist must possess solid sales acumen, clinical knowledge, and excellent communication skills to present product benefits, conduct clinical presentations, negotiate contracts, manage pricing strategies, and forecast sales accurately. This role is also pivotal in implementing regional sales strategies, managing territory budgets, and collaborating internally with sales management and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

This position requires a commitment to frequent travel by car, comfort working within hospital environments, and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Avanos expects NICU Specialists to maintain professional growth continuously and demonstrate a tactfully aggressive sales approach. The role offers an anticipated base salary range between $70,000 and $130,000, supplemented by an attractive incentive-based compensation program along with comprehensive benefits from day one. The company also provides a generous 401(k) employer match, free onsite gym, cafeteria facilities, and uncapped sales commissions. Avanos Medical embraces diversity and ensures equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Joining Avanos Medical as a Specialty Nutrition Systems, NICU Specialist offers an exceptional career path for experienced healthcare sales professionals passionate about making an impact on neonatal and pediatric patient care through innovative nutritional products and solutions. This role combines medical expertise, sales strategy, and relationship management within a supportive and dynamic corporate culture committed to healthcare innovation and employee well-being. Candidates will find opportunities to contribute meaningfully to healthcare advancements while enjoying competitive compensation, comprehensive resources, and a collaborative work environment.