Sales Trainee Representative-Chicago, IL

Working Location: Illinois, Chicago

Workplace Flexibility: Field

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. ? _?_

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus: .

Job Description

The Sales Trainee Representative (STR) program is designed to build a strong pipeline of future sales and marketing professionals within the Medical Systems Group (MSG) by developing recent college graduates early in their careers.

STRs will officially report to the Regional Vice President (RVP) and will receive structured development and mentoring from the RVP, Executive Account Manager (EAM) , and Executive Leadership Program (ELP) members. ELP members will serve as mentors to the trainees, gaining valuable coaching and leadership experience in the process. Collectively, this leadership team will provide the guidance, training, and support necessary for STRs to advance their sales and marketing careers at Olympus Corporation of the Americas .

The STR program spans 18 months , during which trainees will receive hands-on development through the Sales Training Department and Field Sales Trainers. STRs will be assigned to a field-based territory and aligned with a specific regional sales team. The majority of training will take place in the field, working closely with the assigned EAM and RVP.

Note: This is an 18-month assignment, and continued employment is not guaranteed upon completion of the program.

Job Duties

• Completing virtual and classroom training curriculum, inclusive of: sales process training, clinical training, business acumen training and medical device product training.

• Assisting with demos and installations.

• Staffing in services and case support.

• Uncovering and developing additional needs in key accounts to expand our portfolio.

• Promoting new product launches and helping maintain current business.

• Assisting in maintaining, managing, and developing the Olympus service business.

• Assisting with contract maintenance, including lease turnovers, service contract assistance, and leveraged agreement management.

• Assisting with regional workshops.

• Assisting EAM with account management duties, including developing, implementing, and managing an effective territory management plan in collaboration with the EAM, ELP member, and RVP.

• Completing special projects as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree required.

• Must have demonstrated leadership skills. A passion for continued learning is essential.

• Upon successful completion of the 18-month assignment, participants will be eligible to advance into a full-time position within our Field Sales Organization in an assigned territory, Associate Representative roles, or in-house Marketing or office building nation-wide as determined by availability. The ability to relocate significantly enhances additional opportunities. Throughout the program, the candidate will be exposed to a dynamic, fast-paced environment designed to develop exceptional business acumen and clinical selling skills. At the conclusion of the 18-month assignment, the STR will be eligible for consideration for a full-time position as determined by availability and as directed by executive management. At the end of the 18 months, the STR may be eligible to extend for an additional time as deemed appropriate by the business, if mutually agreed upon by the STR and Sales Leadership.

• The intended 18-month duration of this assignment does not change the at-will nature of the employment relationship and does not serve as a guarantee that the successful candidate will remain employed for any particular employment period.

• Must have a valid driver's license.

• Must adhere to all customer and vendor credentialing requirements when visiting medical facilities.

Preferred:

• Internship experience in relevant areas preferred.

• Must be comfortable with quantitative and qualitative analysis and take a creative, yet pragmatic, approach to problem solving while maintaining quality.

• The ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, to work collaboratively, and to influence others is necessary.

• Must have strong computer skills.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

• Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

• Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs

• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*

• 12 Paid Holidays

• On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center

Connected Culture you can embrace:**

• Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset

• Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments

• Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs

• Employee Resource Groups

• Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs

• Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives: .

Total compensation: $60,000.00 base salary per year + eligibility for a performance-based commission plan, which includes certain non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives. Commission earnings are not guaranteed and are determined by individual sales performance in accordance with the terms of the Sales Incentive Compensation Plan.

Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit .

You Belong at Olympus

We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [email protected]. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Let's realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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