State Manager, Qld/ Wa

Join a team that is changing millions of lives. Transforming smiles, changing lives. At Align Technology, we believe a great smile can transform a person's life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever's next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Ready to join us? About this opportunity Managing a large sales area for Align Technology, the State Manager will be responsible for applying clinical, analytical, economic and market knowledge and skills to develop strategies that drive the business performance across both the Orthodontic and GP channels. Leading a team of Practice Development Managers, the State Manager's core focus will be to achieve the operational plan in line with company and market specific strategic objectives. This will be achieved through creating a collaborative team environment, comprehensive business planning that is engaged to execute effectively to deliver on key performance metrics. The State Manager will need to demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration capabilities to drive success in their geographical segments, lines of business and through the team. They will also need to effectively time manage to ensure that all administration requirements in line with this role are met accordingly, whilst providing the necessary coaching and support. In this role, you will… Team Management & Leadership Lead, manage and guide a team of Practice Development Managers across both GP and Ortho channels.Leveraging the APAC Sales Competency framework to coach and build a team that is actively engaged with the vision and effective in achieving it.Deliver feedback and coach team members through regular 1:1s and GROW check-ins, for continuous improvement, delivery of results and to achieve career development goals.Build and develop a sales team that can deliver in a highly competitive landscape.Recruits and hires effectively to build a high-performing team.Strategically evaluating talent within the team and develop plans for succession management and retention.Demonstrates the required sense of urgency, acting with consideration of time and making decisions that keep processes moving forward at the appropriate pace.Evaluation and coaching of PDMs through co-travel observations, frequent feedback and the analysis of data.Evaluate levels of customer, product, clinical and systems knowledge via in-field assessment.Ensure accountability of all sales KPIs & delivery of key strategic initiatives.Role model ACA values to embed positive behaviour and alignment to organizational culture. Sales Management – GP & Ortho Develop and execute comprehensive business plans through the broader sales strategy, tailored to the defined geographic location for both GP (general practitioner dentists) and Orthodontic channels for both Invisalign.Develop strong relationships with key customers within both the GP and Ortho channels with the ability to differentiate the needs of customer segments.Strong collaboration and team execution to deliver iTero objectives and targets.Embed "the ways of working" in ANZ leading for close collaboration across functions delivering exceptional results.Spend considerable time in the field with customers to understand their business & challenges and proactive communication to drive business partnership.Lead solution development efforts that best address customer needs, while coordinating the involvement of all necessary teams and stakeholders within the business.Delivery of sales effectiveness by ensuring that the PDMs are proactively planning and managing accounts in their assigned territory via Insight and SFDC on a daily basis.Ensure PDMs identify strategic targets with specific action plans depending on customer type, goals for the customer and objectives of the business in ANZ.Identify and resolve customer issues and concerns when required in a timely manner.Adherence with company policies and SOPs to ensure compliance including but not limited to promotional activity, credit procedures, interactions with healthcare professionals' guidelines and travel & expense policies.Effectively able to manage a state-based P&L along with providing monthly business P&L reviews.Collaborate with marketing to position products effectively, optimizing for regional demand.Monitor and address customer feedback, working closely with the leadership team to enhance product offerings based on consumer insights. Deliverables and Key Performance Indicators Ensures the effective fulfillment of objectives and deadlines assigned on an individual and team basis.Ensure effective business planning and accountable ways of working where deadlines are achieved.Active implementation of Align product innovations and programs both internally with team and externally with customers.Provide all appropriate reporting to the Sales Director, including feedback from customers and PDMs.Adherence to agreed team KPIs.Report back to Sales Director with all assigned reports in a timely and accurate manner.Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.Perform other duties as assigned.Comply with all policies, practices and procedures. Support and Training Maintain a personal level of product knowledge and competence in dental / orthodontics including a thorough understanding of Align Digital Platform.Maintain a high personal level of wider industry and business knowledge.Active participation in Align ANZ Sales and Clinical Training.Supporting the implementation of Align's Customer Education Pathway.Prepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goals/KPIs. In this role, you'll need … The State Manager normally works within regular business hours although should expect some evening and weekend work plus considerable travel and overnight stays dependent on geography and business requirements, up to 50% of the working week. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Experience within medical device or healthcare sales is essential, with experience within the dental or orthodontic industry advantageous.Significant leadership and people management experience to drive team engagement and performance.Strong sales management experience is required with successful demonstration of leading a team of sales professionals to achieve KPIs.Education to degree level and/or equivalent experience.Proven and sustained track record of on-target/above achievement as both a sales person and sales manager.High level of business acumen including financial acumen and data analytics to drive decision-making.Strong budget management experience.Strong business planning capability including product launch, area sales planning and forecasting requirements.Natural ability to spot business opportunities and to persuade and influence others.Advanced presentation and negotiation skills. Maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a high level of time management skills.Pride in excelling and self-directed individual.Digital savviness, working proficiently across MS Office suite and CRM tools.Full, clean driving license. Sound like a good fit? Great Click the "Apply" link to let us know you are interested. Not the right fit? Don't worry, Align is quickly growing so we are creating more opportunities to expand our Align family. Please consider joining our Talent Network to receive notifications about future jobs or sharing this opportunity with others in your network. About Align Align Technology is a publicly traded medical device company that is transforming smiles and changing lives. Our global team of talented employees develop innovative technology, tools and treatment options to help dental professionals worldwide achieve the clinical results they expect. Our digital ecosystem combines the power of technology to create beautiful smiles through the integration of AI and machine learning, digital imaging and visualization, biomechanics and material science to develop the Invisalign system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world; iTero Intraoral Scanners and OrthoCAD digital services. Did you know? Align is the world's largest manufacturer of custom 3D-printed materials. By joining Align, you will be part of a global, fast-growing company in one of the most dynamic industries. Great people, innovative technologies, and meaningful work – these are just some of the things employees say make Align Technology a great place to work. We respect your privacy. Please review our Applicant Privacy Policies for additional information. Global Diversity Statement: At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we will continue building a workforce of diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences and fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion for all our employees. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities. All with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time. Equal Opportunity Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all of our employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. 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