The Sales Manager is responsible for expanding Canon s North American customer base by promoting and selling Canon s leading Advanced Visualization and AI Automation portfolio. This role will identify new business opportunities by staying up to date on Medical Imaging Advanced Visualization market dynamics, key players, as well as provider s buying behavior. RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and implement an ambitious yet realistic sales execution plan to acquire new customers and attain the quota target. Develop leads into opportunities, building the active sales funnel through engaging dialogue, email communication, trade shows, onsite meetings, and virtual product demonstrations Maintain a healthy sales pipeline that is reviewed and discussed weekly as the foundation for accurate forecasting to achieve quarterly and annual targets Develop, prepare, and lead sales inbound (e.g. RFP) and outbound opportunities in collaboration with technical and clinical teams Develop and maintain a good knowledge of Canon Imaging Intelligence portfolio and its value propositions. Develop and maintain consultative sales relationships with all key-buying influences in each account Develop and deliver customer presentations, generate proposals, prepare sales quotations, plan customer meetings, and demonstrate equipment capabilities on products in assigned territory Provide feedback to company management on market trends, competitive threats, unmet needs, and opportunities to deliver greater value to customers by extending company offerings Close software contract negotiations by interfacing with all of the customer s key buying influencers Maintain satisfactory after-sale relationships and work to develop long-term customer relationships coupled with the ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities that immediately satisfy customer needs Develop good working relationships with different functional teams such as Downstream Marketing, Finance, Professional Services, Customer Support, etc. Identify sales support requirements and work with downstream marketing to develop and improve sales tools. Conduct all sales activities with the highest degree of professionalism and integrity Be a positive representative of the company and its brand in the marketplace Attend industry trade shows as needed This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. QUALIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in business, economics, marketing, communications or a related discipline 5+ years of direct sales experience with a demonstrated quota-attainment track record Experience in Medical Imaging Advanced Visualization sales Experience with Strategic Selling Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills The ability to understand the competitive market and think strategically Highly motivated and driven to achieve sales success Strong communication and negotiation skills JOB COMPETENCIES Adaptability/Flexibility - Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, adjusts plans to meet changing needs. Autonomy/Self Direction - Works well and achieves results with little or no supervision/general directions, internally motivated, finds and executes value-added activities and projects beyond assigned duties, maintains a suitable schedule/goals for self. Listening Skills - Listens attentively to others, asks clarifying questions, actively listens, stays open to other viewpoints, manages distractions and interruptions. Results Focus - Targets and achieves results, sets challenging goals, prioritizes tasks, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets team standards and responsibilities, provides leadership/motivation. COMPANY OVERVIEW At Canon Medical Informatics (formerly Vital Images, Inc.), what we do matters. T is is at the heart of every product we develop, every service we provide, and especially each member of our team. As part of Canon Medical Systems Corporation, we lead the industry with the latest health imaging informatics solutions. We improve the quality of patient care by developing innovative products that enable the exchange, analysis and storage of clinical information across health care enterprises and communities. Our products handle millions of medical images and health records a day across the world. Canon Medical Informatics experiences the best of both worlds with a dynamic and collaborative environment, casual culture, and agility of a mid-sized company, while having the support and resources of Canon Medical Systems Corporate, our parent company. Our offices are based in Minnetonka, Minnesota; Waterloo, Ontario; Copenhagen, Denmark; The Netherlands; and Beijing, China. We value our team s innovation, enthusiasm, and dedication to help improve the lives of patients. Do you want to be part of a passionate team that believes what we do matters? Then a career with Canon Medical Informatics might be right for you! COMPANY VALUES Unity, Courage, Tenacity, Teamwork, and Excellence WHAT WE OFFER YOU Canon Medical Informatics offers a dynamic workplace, competitive compensation package, and room for learning and growth in our organization. This is an environment in which things move quickly and you ll have the opportunity to wear many hats. We have a casual dress code, offer flexible work hours and actively foster work-life balance, because anything else simply isn t sustainable. Our Minnetonka, MN office is located about 12 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis. Our office is near several walking paths and restaurants that are a quick drive away. In our office of 175, we have on onsite deli, workout facility and weekly massages. Our team loves what we do and has fun doing it together. We look forward to receiving an application from you. Canon Medical Informatics is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.