Inside Sales Intern

Inspire is the first of its kind medical device designed to make a difference in the lives of those living with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). We are revolutionizing the sleep industry with our FDA-approved medical device, designed to reduce OSA severity for those who cannot tolerate or get consistent benefit from CPAP. Inspire Medical Systems is committed to enhancing patients' lives through sleep innovation. We are steadfast in our commitment to prioritize patient outcomes, act with integrity and lead with respect. With positive persistence at our core, we are committed to all those we serve.

WHY JOIN OUR FAST-GROWING TEAM

At Inspire, we value people - your diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts. We elevate voices and encourage learning opportunities to build a professional network that grows into community. We embrace a people-first culture by offering hybrid work schedules, excellent benefits, 401k matching, ESPP, flexible time off (FTO), and tuition reimbursement.

If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and want to work with innovative technology, come be a part of our great team!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

We are seeking an Inside Sales Intern to join our team, supporting the execution of the Virtual Therapy Awareness (VTA) strategies and procedures aimed at increasing physician awareness. This includes direct support of outbound lead generation efforts, physician meeting acquisition, and schedule coordination with the Inside Sales Manager. The Inside Sales Intern reports to the Senior Marketing Manager, Therapy Awareness, Inspire Medical Systems.

This is a hybrid position, requiring a presence in the office a few times each week. Therefore, applicants must be in the Twin Cities for the duration of the internship.

OPPORTUNITIES YOU WILL HAVE IN THIS ROLE

• Outbound lead generation:
  1. Cold call, email, and distribute physical mail to assigned physician targets.
  2. Maintain quality records of efforts and results.
  3. Maintain accurate follow up schedules and cadence with targets.
  4. Nurture leads to secure time on their schedules.
• Work to attain quarterly and annual key performance indicators (KPIs)
  1. Provide actionable insight, contributing to the continued development of the VTA program and goal achievement
• Relationship development:
  1. Establish and strengthen relationships with internal and external customers.
  2. Execute and nurture custom campaigns as needed to support strategic initiatives identified by the field team.
• Admin:
  1. Document efforts in the Virtual Therapy Awareness CRM.
  2. Schedule physician meetings via Microsoft Teams and ensure details are accurate (time zones, etc.)
  3. Manage reminders for internal customers for upcoming physician meetings

WHAT YOU CAN BRING TO OUR GREAT TEAM

Required:

• Currently pursuing a four-year degree in Marketing, Business, Sales, or a related field.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Familiarity with CRM platforms
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to take and implement feedback

Preferred:

• Sales experience
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team
• Effective communication skills and adaptable communication style for interacting with team members, upper management, and vendors
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, change, and uncertainty to deliver results with cross-functional teams in a positive manner
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Curiosity and eagerness to explore new tools and technologies

Inspire Medical Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training, and social and recreational programs. Inspire Medical Systems complies with applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which Inspire Medical Systems has facilities. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.

Inspire Medical Systems is anequal opportunityemployer with recruitment efforts focused on ensuring a diverse workforce.Applicants with a disability that need accommodation to complete the Inspire Medical Systems application process should contact Human Resources at 844-672-4357 or email careers@inspiresleep(dot)com

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