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Requisition ID: 6887

Job Title: Territory Manager, Surgical Pain - Philadelphia, PA

Job Country: United States (US)

Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:

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• Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;
  
• Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;
  
• Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.
  

At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future.

Employment for customer facing roles is contingent upon your ability to satisfy all vendor credentialing requirements. If you are unable to be credentialed, Avanos reserves the right to withdraw your employment offer or end your employment. If you require a medical or religious accommodation from these requirements or if you would like to understand more about these requirements, please advise HR so that we can provide additional information and if needed, we can explore any needed accommodation(s).

Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. Avanos Medical is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AVNS. For more information, visit  

Territory: Philadelphia, PA

Covering: Allentown, PA to Buffalo, NY

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

As the Surgical Pain Territory Manager, you will be responsible for meeting or exceeding the sales objectives of the Surgical Pain products. These products include On-Q and Ambit Pump Pumps. The Territory Manager will work with Health Care Professionals and business leaders in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and clinics in a geographic territory. This position reports to the Regional Sales Manager. The role requires up to 50% travel including over-nights.

The ideal candidate for the Territory Manager role will utilize analytical skills and product knowledge to build and maintain relationships with surgical staff in assigned territories. They will be an excellent communicator with a passion for achievement and a consistent track record of year over year winning in their market. They will be active in their accounts and demonstrate consistent engagement with current and potential customers They will utilize CRM tools and reporting data will enable the Territory Manager to grow their territory and deliver value to customers. 

Key Responsibilities:

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• Develop and maintain relationships with surgeons, physicians, therapists, nurses, clinicians, department decision makers and/or administrators within assigned accounts or markets
  
• Being present during surgical procedures to answer product-related questions in an O.R. setting
  
• Close new sales opportunities and generate new customer leads while actively protecting existing market share
  
• Be in the field at least 4.5 days each week communicating with current and potential customers
  
• Develop and execute strategies to achieve business objectives
  
• Actively participate with Regional Manager in the strategic and tactical planning process
  
• Sales positioning, analysis, and in-servicing of product categories that address customers' pain points.
  
• Implementation of the business and selling activities required to meet objectives
  
• Drive contract management, including local price negotiations
  
• Demonstrate deep clinical knowledge and an understanding of effective medical device sales
  

Your qualifications

Required:

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• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or any related field
  
• At least four years of demonstrated success in sales, with at least two of those years in medical sales calling on surgeons, hospitals and ASCs
  
• At least one year of experience in an operating room setting
  
• Understanding of the hospital/ASC buying process including the role of GPO’s, IDN’s, and Distributors
  
• Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement methodologies, including but not limited to fee for service, value-based care and alternative payment methods
  
• Ability to think strategically and constructively challenge status quo
  
• Strong verbal and written communications skills and interpersonal skills
  
• Effective time management and prioritization skills
  
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including overnights
  
• Experience working with PC based applications (Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  
• Deep understanding of medical terminology and clinical practices
  
• Evidence of continued personal and professional growth and development
  
• Ability to lead in the face of ambiguity
  
• Persistence to achieve long-term objectives in the face of obstacles
  
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds
  

Preferred: 

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• B2B (business to business) selling experience
  
• Surgical Case experience
  
• Experience with musculoskeletal products (Ortho, Spine, Trauma, Sports Medicine)
  
• Track record of success covering large territories and owning sales goals as an individual rather than on a team
  
• Demonstrated market development and growth  
  

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Salary Range:

The anticipated average base pay range for this position is $70,000.00 - $130,000.00. In addition, this role is eligible for an attractive incentive compensation program and benefits. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the base posted.

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Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a current employee of Avanos, please apply here

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Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.

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Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees – through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary – our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.

Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.

Avanos also offers the following:

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uncapped sales commissions

At Xplor, we believe that helping people make the most of each day is the most rewarding way to spend ours.

We give small and medium-sized businesses cloud-based, intuitive technology solutions that enable them to manage all the hassles of running and growing a business, so business owners can get back to doing what they love. With Xplor Pay, we help businesses get paid quickly and securely – without hidden fees. We built the tech ourselves, and our platform delivers secure, transparent, fast, and accurate payments.

We are unified by our purpose of helping people to succeed. So, when you become part of our Xplor Pay Direct Sales team, you also become part of the personal connection that strengthens the relationship people have with Xplor products.

Are you a go-getter who thrives on freedom, flexibility, and unlimited income potential?​

We’re looking for motivated, self-driven sales professionals to join our growing Xplor Pay Direct Sales team in the payment solutions industry. This is a 100% commission-based opportunity with residual income, perfect for those who want to be in control of their time and income.​

​What You’ll Do:​

• Go door-to-door or visit local businesses to offer payment processing solutions​
• Educate business owners on how to save money and streamline transactions​
• Close deals and earn activation bonus and monthly commissions + long-term residuals​
• Work independently with full support and training

​What You Get:​

• Uncapped commission – top reps earn $100K+ annually​
• Residual income – get paid monthly on your active accounts​
• Flexible schedule – be your own boss​
• Sales training and mentorship provided​
• Activation bonuses paid weekly and residuals paid monthly
• Presidents Club Incentive Trip and Annual Sales Conference
• W2 Status, Health benefits and 401K

​You Are:​

• A natural communicator and closer​
• Comfortable with face-to-face selling​
• Resilient, self-motivated, and goal-oriented​
• Experienced in sales (door-to-door, merchant services, or similar preferred)

Compensation for Xplor Pay Direct Sales position offers health benefits, 401K match and is a commission-only residual model with a portfolio ownership component.

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We are looking for curious and empathetic people. We also love to hear from people who are motivated by meaningful work, resonate with our four core values, have a positive outlook, are comfortable with ambiguity and thrive working in an ever evolving and complex environment.

We are inspired by meeting big picture thinkers and doers, people who can be both tactical and strategic, aim high and put people first in everything they do.

Required qualifications for this role:

• Minimum 2 years of business-to-business (B2B) outside sales experience (preferred)
• Valid current driver’s license and auto insurance
• Be able to work well independently and as part of a team
• Possess the ability to self-source leads through a combination of prospecting, cold-calling, and networking with a true hunter mentality
• You align with our four core values, and you are simply a good human

Location: You can work fully remote in this position, provided you have eligible working rights, and are able to be in the field of your team region.

What does it mean to work for Xplor?

Our four core values guide us from how we hire and recognize our team members to how we interact with our customers day to day:

• Make life simple
• Build for people
• Move with purpose
• Create lasting communities

If these values sound like you, and describe people you want to work with, you will thrive at Xplor. As an Xplorer, you will be part of a global network of talented colleagues who will support your success. We look for commonalities and shared passions and give people the tools they need to deliver great work and grow at speed.

Ready to apply?

To start your application, please submit your resume, and we will be in touch as soon as we can. Please include the word "moonshot" at the top of your message to the Hiring Manager so that we know you took the time to read our job ad.

More about us

We are the first global platform combining SaaS with embedded payments and tools to help businesses grow and succeed. We offer software solutions in fast-growing “everyday life” verticals: Education, Fitness & Wellbeing, Field Services and Personal Services – and a global, cloud-based payment processing platform. With operations in North America, Australasia, Asia, Europe, and the UK, we serve over 106,000 customers that processed over $38 billion in payments across 20 markets in 2024.

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The ideal candidate will oversee our operations in or around State College, Pennsylvania. This role involves driving sales and meeting revenue goals while building relationships with customers throughout their territory and generating new leads for Team Sledd.

Responsibilities:

• Achieve sales goals, manage accounts, and meet budget expectations to drive overall profitability.
• Implement and maintain ProfitMaxx planograms for optimal category management and product mix.
• Drive growth in sales, margin, and gross profit by consulting with clients on strategies, presenting business reviews, and acquiring new accounts.
• Complete daily and weekly sales reports and communicate Team Sledd policies effectively to clients.
• Schedule client calls efficiently, manage travel expenses, and maintain effective time management.
• Execute merchandising and promotional plans to enhance client displays and achieve business targets.
• Ensure a professional appearance, positive commitment to Team Sledd, and timely submission of all bookings and reports.
• Participate in all required meetings, offering insights and support to Team Sledd initiatives.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel and Mileage Reimbursement

Salary Range:

• $44,000 + bonus

About the role:

The Fast Track Sales Program at TQL is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader that offers an award-winning culture, high earning potential with uncapped commission and significant opportunities for compensation and advancement. We will pay to relocate you to Cincinnati, Ohio to train with some of the top brokers in the company. Once you’ve completed training and built a solid book of business, TQL will pay to relocate you again to any of our 60+ offices nationwide. Our best in-class training and mentorship program will teach you everything you need to know about sales, logistics and supply chain management.

POSITION IS LOCATED IN CINCINNATI - PAID RELOCATION PROVIDED

What’s in it for you:

• $50,000-$55,000 minimum compensation your first year, based on education
• Includes base salary, sign-on bonus and housing allowance
• Uncapped commission opportunity
• Our average sales representative hits six figures after three years of selling
• Want to know what the top 20% earn? Ask your recruiter
• Relocation assistance package to help you get settled in Cincinnati

Who we’re looking for:

• You compete daily in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• You’re self-motivated, set ambitious goals and work relentlessly to achieve them
• You’re coachable, enjoy solving problems and thinking on your feet
• College degree preferred, but not required
• Military veterans encouraged to apply

What you'll do:

• Receive 6 months of direct training from experienced Logistics Account Executives
• Help your account executive solve customer needs, find carriers for time-sensitive freight and manage daily operations
• Participate in hands-on and virtual training sessions
• Develop negotiation skills through prospecting and cold calling
• Build your book
• Use your training to meet sales metrics and become eligible for commission
• Establish relationships to close new customers
• Negotiate prices with customers and carriers
• Resolve freight issues to ensure timely pickup and delivery

What you need:

• Elite work ethic, 100% in-office
• Strong negotiation skills with ability to handle conflict
• Entrepreneurial mindset and exceptional customer service

Why TQL:

• Certified Great Place to Work with 800+ lifetime workplace award wins
• Outstanding career growth potential with a structured leadership track
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Perks including employee discounts, financial wellness planning, tuition reimbursement and more

Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.

Fully Remote Remote Work from Home - Cedar Rapids IA - Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Salary Range $11.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Position Type Full Time

Job Shift AM

Travel Percentage None

Category Outbound Telemarketing

Position Overview: As a Telephone Sales Representative (TSR), you will be responsible for making outbound fundraising calls to potential donors, engaging in conversations, and soliciting pledges for client projects. FLS is a performance-driven environment with daily goals for each project. This is a work-from-home position that requires a quiet, distraction-free workspace and the use of your computer, USB headset, web camera, and wired internet connection (no Wi-Fi).

Core Values:

• Excellence: We believe in quality results delivered by investing in our people.
• Freedom: We encourage exploration, experimentation, agility, and responsiveness.
• Respect: We believe in trust, empathy, and empowering our employees.
• Teamwork: We embrace diversity, inclusion, and the power of collaboration.
• Transparency: We value open communication and clear decision-making.
• Accountability: We emphasize personal responsibility as the foundation of success.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Paid Training (weeks 1-3) at $11 per hour (or state minimum wage, whichever is higher)
• The base wage of $16 per hour after completing 3 weeks of training, with a bonus potential of earning up to $20 per hour.
• A retention bonus of $500 is available after 7 weeks, based on performance.
• Referral bonus program.
• Benefits for full-time employees include paid time off, Retirement with matching, Health with Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Make outbound fundraising calls to solicit pledges for client projects.
• Follow provided and client-approved messaging on every call.
• Utilize fundraising call structure, appropriate political reasons, and transition phrases as required.
• Use responsive listening to provide appropriate situational responses.
• Meet and maintain project goals and efficiency metrics.
  • Occupancy ratio of 85%. (Occupancy = Logged Hours / Payroll Hours.)
  • 95% on-time (start of shift and back from breaks and lunch).
  • 95% shift adherence/absenteeism.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service and react quickly to the person being called.
• Accept coaching and counseling with a positive attitude.
• Maintain a professional appearance and behavior.
• Stay focused on the current project and prepare for each call.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must work full-time day shift Monday - Friday. Additional shifts may be required during the peak busy season.
• Must work in the continental United States.
• Must own your computer (that meets system requirements), USB headset, web camera, and wired internet connection (no Wi-Fi).
• Must have a quiet, uninterrupted, undistracted workspace to ensure professional interactions with clients. It is a vital requirement and policy to ensure we're giving our client(s) the most professional experiences when speaking with their clients/members as outlined in our contracts.
• Must pass a background check.

Physical Qualifications:

1. Communication Skills: Clear and effective verbal communication is essential for telephone fundraisers. They should be able to articulate their message clearly, actively listen to donors, and respond appropriately.
2. Voice Clarity and Tone: Telephone fundraisers should have a pleasant and engaging voice with good pronunciation and diction. A clear and confident speaking voice helps establish rapport with potential donors.
3. Stamina: Telephone fundraisers spend long hours on the phone, making numerous calls throughout their shifts. They should have the physical stamina to maintain energy and enthusiasm during extended periods of talking.
4. Sitting or Standing: Telephone fundraisers typically work on computers with headsets attached, where they are seated for most of their shifts. However, some employees may invest in standing workstations where they would be allowed limited movement during calls.
5. Manual Dexterity: Basic computer skills are often required for data entry and managing donor information. Telephone fundraisers should be comfortable using a computer, typing quickly, and navigating various software or database systems.
6. Hearing and Listening Abilities: Good hearing and active listening skills are critical for telephone fundraisers to understand donor responses, detect nuances in conversations, and respond appropriately.
7. Vision Abilities: The primary duty of this position is to read and comprehend scripts displayed on a computer monitor without difficulty. Strong reading comprehension and the ability to quickly process and understand written material displayed on a computer monitor.
8. Multitasking: Telephone fundraisers often have to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, such as entering data while conversing with donors. They should be comfortable with multitasking and maintaining focus on both the conversation and data management.
9. Emotional Resilience: Fundraising can sometimes be challenging, as fundraisers may encounter rejection or negative responses. Emotional resilience is important to maintain a positive attitude and handle potential setbacks.

Non-Essential Functions: From time to time, the telephone fundraiser may be required to perform additional duties as assigned by the Center Manager.

Education and Experience: A high school diploma and/or some college education is a plus. Minimum of 1 year of outbound sales, outbound fundraising, or outbound collections experience.

Monitoring and Taping: Please note that all calls made by the telephone fundraisers will be monitored and recorded for quality and training purposes.

Location Details: Remote, United States

At GoDaddy the future of work looks different for each team. Some teams work in the office full-time; others have a hybrid arrangement (they work remotely some days and in the office some days) and some work entirely remotely.

This position may be a hybrid or fully remote position, as decided by your manager. If designated as hybrid, you'll divide your time between working remotely from your home and an office location, so you should live within commuting distance. If designated as remote, you'll be working remotely from your home and may occasionally visit a GoDaddy office to meet with your team for events or meetings. Your hiring manager can share more about this role's hybrid or remote designation.

This position is not eligible to be performed in Alaska, Mississippi, North Dakota, or the Virgin Islands.

GoDaddy is not currently considering candidates for this role in California, Seattle, or NYC.

What you'll get to do...

Define the Enterprise Integration & Partner Platform Strategy

• Lead the strategy and roadmap for GoDaddy Commerce's headless commerce APIs and partner SDKs that enable external software platforms to embed payments and commerce workflows.
• Develop a clear vision for who integrates with us, why, and how — prioritizing integrations that deliver high merchant and partner value aligned to our platform core competencies.
• Build and maintain a deep understanding of partner evaluation criteria, technical architecture, and enterprise buyer needs — positioning GoDaddy Commerce competitively alongside platforms like Stripe, Adyen, and Finix.

Champion Enterprise & ISV Partner Workflows

• Serve as the voice of enterprise software partners — from technical architects to product leaders — ensuring our APIs, documentation, and certification processes reflect the needs of real integration teams. 
• Map and optimize end-to-end partner workflows: onboarding → certification → go-live → reporting → revenue share → compliance.
• Translate integration complexity (devices, stores, payment endpoints, invoicing, virtual terminals, headless POS) into scalable, configurable platform solutions.

Drive Payments & Commerce Platform Capabilities

• Partner with engineering to define APIs and services for payments, orders, catalog, inventory, customers, and sales channels that support both embedded and in-person commerce.
• Build support for advanced enterprise requirements including: 
  • Multi-entity and multi-location configuration
  • Reporting and commissions APIs
  • Activity and transaction tracking
  • Risk and fraud scoring hooks
  • Customer authentication and tokenization flows
  • Reseller administrator portal
• Collaborate with Payments, Risk, and FinOps teams to ensure accurate settlement, reporting, and reconciliation across embedded payment flows.

Influence and Collaborate with Enterprise Clients

• Meet directly with enterprise partners and resellers to understand their technical and business integration needs, gather feedback, and guide co-development pilots and close sales.
• Partner with Business Development and Solutions Engineering to support partner evaluation cycles, ensuring APIs, sandbox tools, and documentation demonstrate enterprise-grade capability and reliability.
• Translate client conversations into actionable platform requirements, balancing enterprise flexibility with platform scalability.

Deliver Hypothesis-Driven Product Discovery

• Use experimentation and partner pilots to validate API features and developer experiences before scaling.
• Measure what matters: partner integration velocity, merchant attach and retention, API usage, revenue contribution, and partner NPS.
• Continuously iterate roadmap priorities based on adoption, partner satisfaction, and ecosystem performance.

Scale and Evangelize the Partner Platform

• Collaborate with GTM and Solution Engineering to create integration blueprints, API playbooks, and sandbox environments that reduce time-to-value for new partners.
• Define certification standards and reference architectures for recurring vertical use cases.
• Share insights and findings across GoDaddy Commerce to shape our long-term platform strategy for embedded commerce and payments.

Your experience should include...

• 8+ years of product management experience in platform, API, or payments products, with deep knowledge of payments architecture and commerce primitives.
• 2+ years of ISO 8583 financial messaging experience.
• Proven success embedding payments/commerce into enterprise ISV and middleware platforms with measurable adoption outcomes.
• Expert in headless and API-first product development, including API design tradeoffs, SDK usability, and developer enablement.
• Strong client-facing skills leading discovery, solution reviews, and executive briefings with enterprise partners.
• Track record of cross-functional influence across engineering, business development, operations, and compliance teams.

You might also have...

• Experience with platforms such as Stripe Connect, Adyen for Platforms, Finix, Square Developer Platform, or Shopify's Partner APIs.

We've got your back... We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes), bonus/incentive eligibility, equity grants, participation in our employee stock purchase plan, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits including parental leave. GoDaddy's benefits vary based on individual role and location and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

We also embrace our diverse culture and offer a range of Employee Resource Groups (Culture). Have a side hustle? No problem. We love entrepreneurs! Most importantly, come as you are and make your own way. 

About us... GoDaddy is empowering everyday entrepreneurs around the world by providing the help and tools to succeed online, making opportunity more inclusive for all. GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers, sell their products and services, and manage their work. Our mission is to give our customers the tools, insights, and people to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success. To learn more about the company, visit About Us. 

At GoDaddy, we know diverse teams build better products—period. Our people and culture reflect and celebrate that sense of diversity and inclusion in ideas, experiences and perspectives. But we also know that's not enough to build true equity and belonging in our communities. That's why we prioritize integrating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles into the core of how we work every day—focusing not only on our employee experience, but also our customer experience and operations. It's the best way to serve our mission of empowering entrepreneurs everywhere, and making opportunity more inclusive for all. To read more about these commitments, as well as our representation and pay equity data, check out our Diversity and Pay Parity annual report which can be found on our Diversity Careers page.

GoDaddy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. GoDaddy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements. Refer to our full EEO policy.

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