Position: Field Training Audiologist

Reports to Title: Director of Training and Education

Department/Division: Training/Commercial Sales Team

Primary Work Location: Illinois and Indiana

Job Code/Classification Salary; Exempt

Must live in Chicagoland or Indianapolis

About Us

At ReSound, people with hearing loss are at the heart of what we do. In an ever-smarter world, we think big and challenge the norm so that we can transform lives through the power of sound. A life that empowers you to hear more, do more and be more than you ever thought possible.

What We Offer
As a leading medical device manufacturer, we value our employees and offer competitive wages and benefits including:
- Generous Benefits including PTO and Paid Holidays
- 401k with Company match
- Paid Parental Leave & Transition Back to Work Benefits
- Company HSA Contributions
- Free Hearing Aids for Family Members

Position Overview

The Field Training Audiologist will contribute to sales and profitability by providing product and software training designed to increase customer knowledge, skills and familiarity with the ReSound product lines. The position also functions to provide audiological support, which includes hearing aid fitting and troubleshooting assistance, to influence buying behavior change from our customers.  This position also includes providing audiology, technical and product training to ReSound employees.

Essential Functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

The areas of responsibilities include:

Regularly communicate pertinent account information to sales and management personnelDeliver high quality and consistent customer trainingSupport sales of all products within specified geography; work closely with assigned sales teamsNeeds analysis and provide appropriate training solutions for accountsRepresent ReSound through participation at national, state and regional meetingsPrimary events include, but are not limited to, the following: Consumer Education Seminars, Open Houses, and CEU Seminars and ongoing “in clinic” product training sessionsPlay key role in promotion and demonstration of products during launch trainingsProvide consultative resources which will help develop the business growthSchedule travel independently and within corporate guidelines that maximizes effectiveness and cost efficiencies while maintaining a full schedule.Maintain appropriate administrative records.  This includes maintaining expenses within published corporate guidelines.Interact with Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Product Management, Technical Support and Research & Development to ensure a quality customer experienceContribute to the enrichment and/or development of training contentOther duties as assigned by management

Competencies (Knowledge and Skills needed for this position.)

Follow the HR policy including all company and department policies and procedures.Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the company performance appraisal, P2E/IDP, and those communicated by management.Perform responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time- frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism.Follow good safety practices in all activities.Establish and maintain positive and productive work
relationships with all staff, customers and business partners.Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete position responsibilities.  Take personal initiative for technical and professional development.Safeguard sensitive and confidential Company information.Strong leadership and analytical skills Strong interpersonal communication skillsAble to resolve problems and complex issues at higher levels Excellent computer skills and proficiency using PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SFDC (CRM) and Excel Ability to effectively prioritize and balance diverse work schedule and demonstrates ability to be highly organized and manage time effectively. Proficient with oral and written communication and with conducting presentations.

Desired Qualifications

Required Education (if necessary):

AuD or PhD in Audiology. Master’s Degree in Audiology considered.Current state license in Audiology

Experience:

Desire at least two years of hearing aid dispensing (post externship)Ability to travel 75% of the time (3-4 days/week average)

Travel:

Extensive travel by air, auto and train

Other Information

Direct reports: None

Indirect reports: None

Working Environment: Field based

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift 15Ibs at a time, sitting, walking, standing

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: Salaried position, Monday-Friday but may have evening requirements at times.

Please note 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GN Hearing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to cultural diversity in the workplace.  GN Hearing openly supports and is fully committed to the recruitment, training and promotion of all individuals, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, age, gender, maternity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance or any other classification protected by state, federal or local law or ordinance. Founded in 1869, GN group today operates in more than 90 countries across the world and has more than 6,000 employees. View The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement.

E-Verify

GN Hearing / ReSound participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify poster here.  View the Right to Work poster here.

Disability Accommodation

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail bloomington-humanresources@gnresound.com. This email is provided for the purpose of supporting applicants who have a disability that prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Emails left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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