Area Sales Manager - Chicago South

About Axogen Axogen (AXGN) is the leading company focused specifically on the science, development and commercialization of technologies for peripheral nerve regeneration and repair. Our mission is restore health and improve quality of life by making restoration of peripheral nerve function an expected standard of care.

Axogen

To restore health & improve quality of life by making restoration of peripheral nerve function expected standard of care

Medical DevicePeripheral Nerve RepairBiotechnologyTissue EngineeringRegenerative MedicineTranslational ScienceProcessed Nerve AllograftBiologicsLife Scienceand Breast Reconstruction Nerve Repair

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axogeninc.com

201-500 employees

Biotechnology Research

Alachua, Fl

2002

Public Company

25k LinkedIn followers

Raised $255.9M

• Referral incentive program
• Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by making restoration of peripheral nerve function an expected standard of care. We aim to lead the markets we serve by always requiring the solutions we offer patients and caregivers provide an improved benefit-to-risk profile as compared to existing standards of care. To ensure we deliver improved benefit-to-risk solutions, we will guide and expect the market and design requirement specifications underlying our engineering, business development, and clinical research activities, objectively target advancements in standards of care.
• In this position, you will work from your home office in the territory and will travel to customer sites. The Area Sales Manager achieves sales revenue targets and grows market share for a specified territory, by promoting, selling and servicing Axogen’s portfolio of nerve repair products. Practices good, ethical territory management in terms of organization, planning, administration and expense planning and control. Increases sales and revenue by aggressively targeting and developing existing as well as new accounts. Trains appropriate medical staff on products and procedures. Meets expectations as defined by Sales Management.
• Ability to develop, implement and deliver on plans to achieve/exceed sales targets. Plans, actions, and results should include
• Consistent achievement/over-achievement of sales objectives
• Ability to handle multiple and competing priorities
• Specific targeted accounts/customers in which to maintain and grow business
• Identified competitive accounts in which to establish and promote new business
• Consistent follow through on all objectives and assignments
• Metrics and timelines to evaluate results
• Develop and maintain accurate account and territory records
• Effectively manage time to ensure maximum coverage of targeted accounts within territory in order to achieve optimum level of exposure and results
• Develop and act on plans which identify growth opportunities within current and competitive customer accounts
• Develop and implement strategies to counter competitors
• In collaboration with other departments, manage field inventory to optimally balance availability of product with inventory costs
• Control and manage expenses in the most cost-effective manner for the company
• Effectively present, support and manage Axogen pricing policy and price agreements
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal/external key decision makers, customers and their staff, administrative staff, etc.
• Plan, implement and deliver effective sales/product presentations to customers, defining objectives and measuring success
• Probe to understand and confirm customers’ needs, handle objections, and gain commitment by customers on actions to drive revenue growth and maximize profitability
• Maximize revenue potential by targeting specific customers develop and to drive growth
• Respond to customer requests and resolve complaints in a prompt and effective manner
• Educate customers to ensure that products are understood and used effectively
• Maintain high standard of personal presentation and promote a professional image
• Proactively develop knowledge, skills and abilities in all relevant areas; e.g., clinical, technical, product and sales skills
• Recognize, understand, and be able to communicate features, strengths, benefits and value proposition AxoGen products provide.
• Participate in product and skill development programs and activities such as classroom education, role playing, on-the-job training, and other relevant activities that assist in the development of the team and yourself
• Adherence with all company policies and procedures; Sunshine Act, AdvaMed, etc.,
• Compliance with all relevant clinical and regulatory body guidelines
• Adherence to customer account policies and procedures where applicable
• Compliance with all safety standards, policies and regulations
• Compliance with all other standards, policies and legal requirements related to this position
• Territory
• Chicago South
• #LI-AC1

• 5+ years sales experience in medical sales
• Operating Room sales experience
• Orthopedic and/or Medical device experience preferred
• Must reside in the territory

• The anticipated target compensation for base salary plus commission is ~ $190K (uncapped). Equity is also awarded as a part of the offer package for sales positions.
• Some pre-determined geographies are also eligible for a territory adjustment based on location.
• Benefits offered for this position include Health, Dental, Vision, Matching 401K, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Caregiver Leave, Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Disability Insurance, as described in more detail in summary plan descriptions.
• Field Sales Base Salary
• $95,000—$95,000 USD
• Company Statements
• Axogen follows healthcare system guidelines with respect to credentialing, vaccinations and other employment/compliance related requirements, as well as CDC guidance. Axogen reserves the right to amend its policies from time to time in its sole discretion.
• As AI is becoming a common tool throughout the application process, we want to be clear about its appropriate use at Axogen. Using AI to support resume writing, research or interview preparation is perfectly acceptable, provided the content is accurate and genuinely represents your qualifications and skills. For other key parts of your interview process, however, it is important that the ideas, communication, and work you share reflect your own voice, experiences, and thinking. We ask that you participate in our live interviews and complete any assessments without AI assistance unless instructions explicitly indicate otherwise or a specific exception is discussed and approved in advance. This approach ensures fairness, celebrates your individuality, and allows your authentic perspective to shine. Behaviors that do not align with these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if later discovered. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to learning about the unique contributions only you can bring to Axogen.
• No agency solicitation. We kindly request that recruiting agencies, staffing firms, and third‑party vendors do not contact us regarding this posting. Unsolicited résumés will not be considered.