Merit Medical · DAY (United States of America), United States of America
Join Merit Medical to support the development of innovative medical devices that improve lives. As a Strategic Accounts Assistant, you’ll play a key role in managing bids, renewals, and proposals for Health System, IDN, and GPO clients, ensuring contract compliance and financial impact analysis. Your work will directly contribute to global patient care and company growth.
What You Will Do
Act as primary liaison between Merit’s Strategic Accounts Department and both internal and external customers.
Assist with proposal preparation, contract administration, customer contact activities, contract fulfillment, and compliance in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
Assist in educating, interpreting and communicating essential information regarding terms and conditions of contracts.
Monitor all contracts for consistency and pricing uniformity.
Design and develop queries using internal and external database systems for generation of analyses and reports.
Conduct analysis to identify trends, issues, and process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and improve customer relationships.
Compose correspondence requiring understanding of technical matters.
Note commitments made by manager during meetings and arrange for implementation.
What We Are Looking For
Education equivalent to a High School Diploma with seven years previous experience, an Associate’s Degree with five years of experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree with three years of experience.
Professional and/or educational contracts experience. Must be able to interpret and apply contract terms.
Ability to extract and configure data from multiple sources.
Experience with relational databases such as Oracle Discoverer, JD Edwards or other SAP application.
Understand pricing, discounts, and rebates.
Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.
Excellent analytical skills, with ability to understand financial impact of decisions.
Excellent organizational skills.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented and excellent time/project management skills.
Results-oriented, with ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well--verbally and in writing--with others.
Nice to Have
Knowledge of Group Purchasing Organizations and integrated delivery networks.
As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect multiple shifts and hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights. Enjoy medical/dental & other insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days), low cost onsite medical clinic, two onsite cafeterias, employee garden | gardening classes, 3 weeks’ vacation | 1 week sick-time | paid holidays, 401K | Health Savings Account. To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers. Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply. Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.