Strategic Account Manager (Field) - East Coast

Job Description Summary The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) is accountable driving Customer Success, Business Retention and Customer Experience at BD's largest, most complex, and unique health system (IDNs) customers in the US Region. The SAM will represent the entire BD portfolio and collaborate with a multi-functional matrix team consisting of SCVPs, business unit national accounts, BU sales, clinical services, GPO, customer care, supply chain, channel management, marketing, medical affairs & quality to ensure the customer's identified goals & objectives are achieved and BD business is retained. This role is accountable for collaborating on the development and executing business retention, customer success, and customer experience strategies tailored to each unique customer situation. Job Description We are the makers of possible!  BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of healthâ„¢ is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us"”from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year"”to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.  We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you'll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.  Key Responsibilities Lead Customer Success at assigned large accounts: Working across all business unit sales teams to identify, capture, track and document customer value creation, and leverage Customer Success as a strategy for business retention. Think expansively about the value BD can bring to our customers across all solution sets - Enterprise Thinking/Strategic Approach Generate fresh business solutions that improve the customer experience and establish BD as the preferred partner. This will drive business growth and strengthen our ongoing customer partnerships. Analyze wide-ranging data sources independently, including sales, contracting, heat maps, and customer data to identify trends and opportunities for revenue growth and customer-specific strategies. Serve as a consistent presence at assigned accounts throughout the entire customer life cycle. Facilitate the prevention and resolution of complex customer issues/requests. Act as the BD point of contact for customer feedback, support, concerns, or questions, providing a warm handoff to responsible parties, as applicable. Support the SCVP in preparation for customer and internal meetings, including QBRs and Strategic Account Alignment Meetings. Partner with internal teams, as requested by SCG leadership, to support ongoing initiatives or customer inquiries. Monitor performance and provide insights (e.g., BD financial results, customer incentive attainment). Collaborate with the account team in the execution (contract, clinical, operational, etc.) of account plans. Serve as the 'One BD' enterprise account owner when no SCVP is assigned, driving sales, account planning, executive relationship development, and overall accountability for the account. Skills and Capabilities: Results Driver: Proactively lead the process to grow accounts, accept accountability for achieving business goals, strong teammate but still a self-starter, no one needs to push you to excel Project Management: Lead members of account teams effectively, focused execution, accountability Innovator: Strategic approach, cross-pollinate ideas and collaborate directly with account enterprise decision makers to co-create value, create compelling & inspiring ideas to bring to customer decision-makers Relationship Lead: Gain access to executive and enterprise-level decision-makers, generate relationships that drive new revenue Domain Knowledge: Healthcare industry expertise, business acumen - understanding customer and BD profitability drivers, standard clinical workflow, BD Solutions, familiarity working with large clients Collaborator: Influence without authority, operate in ambiguous situations, executive Engagement and ability to lead executives at all levels Excellent customer interaction skills Experience and Education: Bachelor's degree required Minimum 5 years health care industry sales, account management, customer success, or related experience required Successful selling experience in healthcare consumables, capital equipment and/or healthcare IT strongly preferred Demonstrated understanding of hospital systems' operations and decision making Experience with large health systems (IDNs) strongly preferred Solution and consultative selling experience required Complex matrix organizational experience Excellence in ambiguity, adapting to change and embracing new opportunities Excellent communication and influencing skills - verbal, written and presentation Demonstrated strong business insight, financial and analytical skills Influencing people without authority SAP, Oracle CRM, and Salesforce experience highly preferred Lean-Six Sigma or equivalent Process Improvement Certification a plus Ability and willingness to travel 60% of time For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law. Why Join Us? Join our team at BD and experience a workplace that appreciates your ideas and efforts. We prioritize accountability, collaboration, and personal growth, striving to make a positive impact every day. To find purpose in the possibilities, we encourage individuals who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We invite those with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and flourish. And find happiness in contributing to make the world a better place. To learn more about BD visit Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. Primary Work Location USA IL - Vernon Hills Additional Locations Work Shift

Created: 2024-11-09