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Role Summary
The Key Account Manager (KAM), Posterior Segment β Atlanta Region, is responsible for maintaining existing business and driving new growth within the assigned geographic territory. Reporting to the Area Sales Director, this position requires a highly motivated self-starter who offers solutions to challenges, maintains a positive and professional presence with internal and external customers, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced ophthalmic market environment.
The KAM will achieve assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and product objectives through consultation and value-based engagement with ophthalmologists, optometrists, surgery centers, and staff. Candidates should bring retina sales, buy-and-bill, and/or medical device sales experience, along with a proven track record of success selling to physicians, private clinics, hospitals, and support staff within the Atlanta and surrounding regional markets.
Responsibilities
- Meet or exceed quarterly sales revenue and product goals within the Atlanta Region
- Take full ownership and accountability for achieving company-defined objectives
- Drive new business development while maintaining and expanding existing customer relationships
- Effectively close business opportunities in a timely and professional manner
- Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset to analyze, develop, and grow the territory business
- Expand sales through organic pull-through and new product adoption
- Call on ophthalmic healthcare professionals in assigned Atlanta-area markets
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key physicians and clinical staff
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop and execute quarterly action plans
- Provide accurate weekly forecasts, updates, and account activity reports
- Maintain detailed records of sales activity and next steps in CRM (Salesforce)
- Maintain proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Develop and sustain a deep understanding of Harrowβs ophthalmic product portfolio
- Clearly articulate the clinical and economic advantages of Harrow products and solutions
- Act with urgency and professionalism in all customer interactions and follow-ups
- Collaborate effectively with internal departments, peers, and leadership
- Travel regularly throughout the Atlanta Region (up to 80%, including overnight stays)
- Utilize Salesforce CRM for all customer and account management
- Adhere to all applicable state, federal, and industry regulatory requirements
- Manage expenses responsibly and ethically
- Demonstrate resourcefulness and problem-solving capabilities in complex or ambiguous situations
- Serve as the primary liaison for customer issues, ensuring prompt resolution and follow-up
- Submit all required administrative reports, including expense reports, on time
Qualifications
- Bachelorβs degree in a related field required
- Minimum of 3+ years of retina sales, buy-and-bill, or medical device sales experience
- Proven success in buy-and-bill ophthalmic markets or comparable specialty sales
- Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and sustain long-term customer relationships
- Strong clinical acumen within ophthalmology preferred
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems
- Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to quickly learn complex product and practice information
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities
- Capable of managing multiple priorities and adapting to evolving market conditions
- Self-directed with strong initiative and sound judgment
Travel Requirements
- Up to 75β80% travel within the Atlanta Region
- Overnight travel required for regional coverage, meetings, and industry events