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Sales Manager, Distribution

AirLIFE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States


Sales Manager, Distribution

At AirLife, we are dedicated to improving the quality of every breath. Excellence with Every Breath is not just a tag line, but the way we work and take care of our customers. With a mindset to evolve, innovate, and grow, we are a premier manufacturer of the highest-quality and market-leading breathing consumables. This growth philosophy has positioned us to increase our global footprint and business reach, impacting even more people around the world. Our expanding family of the most trusted brands offers a product portfolio that spans the continuum of care from first responder to home care, with safety, patient comfort, and clinical performance in mind. Collective expertise allows us to provide quality products and experiences to our patients, customers, and our people. Our values of Customer First, Differentiate with Our People, Bias for Action, Continuous Improvement, and Accountability define who we are and how we work. Join us!
As a Sales Manager, Distribution, you will oversee small box distribution processes from product pricing to fulfillment to customers and work with Sales and Marketing to provide the perfect customer experience.
Knowledge:
Medical Device Product knowledge. Preferred
Skills & Abilities:
MS Office, Excel, Power Point, SalesForce and PowerBI.
Level of Experience:
4+ year sales internal or external sales support experience
Medical Device Sales Experience preferred.
Government Distribution Experience preferred.
Level of Education:
Bachelors degree desirable but not essential.
Travel: 25%
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee small box distribution process from product pricing to fulfillment to customers.
Develop and implement distribution procedures to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.
Manage and coordinate operations, including inventory management, and order fulfillment.
Monitor supply chain and inventory levels to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained and meet customer demand.
Work closely with sales and marketing teams to ensure timely delivery of products to customers and accurate pricing communication.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, procurement, and customer service, to ensure effective operations. Problem solve.
Review and analyze production and customer demand data to forecast future distribution needs.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and SKU rationalization.
Other Responsibilities:
Focus on achieving our Company mission.
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in daily work; look for ways to improve and promote quality & safety.
Inspire the trust of others; treat people with respect and dignity and embrace the value of diversity.
Use time efficiently; perform job accurately, thoroughly, and conserve Company resources to improve profits.
Contribute to building and maintaining a positive team environment.
Assure all policies and guidelines are implemented and followed.
Quality Policy:
At AirLife, Quality is our promise. It is our commitment to customer satisfaction and our dedication to product excellence in an evolving global healthcare market. This promise is kept through a continuously improving and effective Quality Management System and compliance to Regulatory Requirements.
DEIA Statement:
At AirLife, we are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities and customers we serve. We believe our philosophy on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Advancement (DEIA) encourages excellence and equips us to serve an evolving global marketplace.