Independent Territory Sales Representative (1099) – Medical

<h5 data-start="267" data-end="292"><span role="text"><strong data-start="273" data-end="292">THE OPPORTUNITY</strong></span></h5> <p data-start="294" data-end="346">You’re not being asked to build something from zero.</p> <p data-start="348" data-end="505">You’re stepping into an <strong data-start="372" data-end="406">active South Central territory</strong> with existing hospital accounts, recurring orders, and established relationships already in place.</p> <p data-start="507" data-end="746">We’re representing a long-standing North American medical supply organization with nearly 60 years in the industry. The business is expanding across the U.S., and this territory is being transitioned with a strong foundation already built.</p> <p data-start="748" data-end="811">From day one, you participate in revenue that’s already moving.</p> <p data-start="813" data-end="997">This is a <strong data-start="823" data-end="944">1099 structure built for experienced hospital reps who want ownership, autonomy, and direct control over their income</strong> — without artificial ceilings or unnecessary layers.</p> <hr data-start="999" data-end="1002" /> <h5 data-start="1004" data-end="1040"><span role="text"><strong data-start="1010" data-end="1040">WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT</strong></span></h5> <p data-start="1042" data-end="1068">Most roles require a ramp.</p> <p data-start="1070" data-end="1100">This one pays you immediately.</p> <ul data-start="1102" data-end="1521"> <li data-section-id="5hiu5z" data-start="1102" data-end="1169">Earn on <strong data-start="1112" data-end="1167">every dollar shipped in your territory from day one</strong></li> <li data-section-id="e1urr3" data-start="1170" data-end="1239">Existing accounts are already ordering — you’re not starting cold</li> <li data-section-id="13219vs" data-start="1240" data-end="1295"><strong data-start="1242" data-end="1267">$120K–$200K+ run-rate</strong> based on current business</li> <li data-section-id="kttslt" data-start="1296" data-end="1359">Consumables-driven portfolio → consistent, recurring income</li> <li data-section-id="dnfzaw" data-start="1360" data-end="1429">No arbitrary quotas — performance is measured by territory growth</li> <li data-section-id="18sodq8" data-start="1430" data-end="1487">Full support structure (clinical, product, marketing)</li> <li data-section-id="1jhr3jp" data-start="1488" data-end="1521">Travel expenses fully covered</li> </ul> <p data-start="1523" data-end="1628">This is built for someone who understands how to <strong data-start="1572" data-end="1604">operate and grow a territory</strong>, not just maintain one.</p> <hr data-start="1630" data-end="1633" /> <h5 data-start="1635" data-end="1653"><span role="text"><strong data-start="1641" data-end="1653">THE ROLE</strong></span></h5> <p data-start="1655" data-end="1829">You are the <strong data-start="1667" data-end="1726">primary commercial owner of the South Central territory</strong>, responsible for expanding and protecting business across a specialized NICU and acute care portfolio.</p> <p data-start="1831" data-end="1842">Your focus:</p> <ul data-start="1843" data-end="2023"> <li data-section-id="1q6qsfk" data-start="1843" data-end="1898">Strengthen and grow existing hospital relationships</li> <li data-section-id="r9hns" data-start="1899" data-end="1948">Expand product penetration across departments</li> <li data-section-id="19cfb9j" data-start="1949" data-end="2023">Convert opportunities within accounts that already have a relationship</li> </ul> <p data-start="2025" data-end="2045">Call points include:</p> <ul data-start="2046" data-end="2170"> <li data-section-id="102bdph" data-start="2046" data-end="2097">NICU, Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby, PICU, PACU</li> <li data-section-id="1shlegf" data-start="2098" data-end="2123">Vascular Access teams</li> <li data-section-id="z4oqmq" data-start="2124" data-end="2170">Supply Chain and Value Analysis Committees</li> </ul> <p data-start="2172" data-end="2301">You’ll report directly to the <strong data-start="2202" data-end="2237">National Director of U.S. Sales</strong>, with minimal bureaucracy and direct access to decision-makers.</p> <hr data-start="2303" data-end="2306" /> <h5 data-start="2308" data-end="2337"><span role="text"><strong data-start="2314" data-end="2337">WHAT YOU’RE SELLING</strong></span></h5> <p data-start="2339" data-end="2411">A broad, consumables-driven medical portfolio designed for repeat usage:</p> <ul data-start="2413" data-end="2634"> <li data-section-id="w00q34" data-start="2413" data-end="2446">NICU and neonatal consumables</li> <li data-section-id="t6ws9a" data-start="2447" data-end="2482">PICC and midline insertion kits</li> <li data-section-id="15fpkc5" data-start="2483" data-end="2518">Custom procedure trays and kits</li> <li data-section-id="s8jcex" data-start="2519" data-end="2547">Vascular access products</li> <li data-section-id="16ldzxt" data-start="2548" data-end="2592">Select capital equipment (limited focus)</li> <li data-section-id="1dziwjb" data-start="2593" data-end="2634">New product lines entering the market</li> </ul> <p data-start="2636" data-end="2749">Approximately 300 SKUs. Success comes from navigating complexity and driving adoption — not memorizing a catalog.</p> <hr data-start="2751" data-end="2754" /> <h5 data-start="2756" data-end="2787"><span role="text"><strong data-start="2762" data-end="2787">WHO THIS IS BUILT FOR</strong></span></h5> <p data-start="2789" data-end="2820"><strong data-start="2789" data-end="2820">You’re a strong fit if you:</strong></p> <ul data-start="2821" data-end="3067"> <li data-section-id="106thg0" data-start="2821" data-end="2901">Have 3+ years of hospital sales experience (device, supply, or distribution)</li> <li data-section-id="1jcsil6" data-start="2902" data-end="2972">Understand how hospital purchasing and clinical decisions are made</li> <li data-section-id="18ip27" data-start="2973" data-end="3013">Can manage a territory independently</li> <li data-section-id="1mrv50w" data-start="3014" data-end="3067">Prefer autonomy and income control over structure</li> </ul> <p data-start="3069" data-end="3102"><strong data-start="3069" data-end="3102">You’ll stand out if you have:</strong></p> <ul data-start="3103" data-end="3316"> <li data-section-id="1y6nnts" data-start="3103" data-end="3140">NICU or neonatal sales experience</li> <li data-section-id="1nw79on" data-start="3141" data-end="3189">Distribution background (multi-SKU exposure)</li> <li data-section-id="1mio8i3" data-start="3190" data-end="3224">Familiarity with GPOs and IDNs</li> <li data-section-id="t2m09n" data-start="3225" data-end="3316">Experience with organizations like Owens & Minor, Cardinal Health, Medline, Concordance</li> </ul> <hr data-start="3318" data-end="3321" /> <h5 data-start="3323" data-end="3363"><span role="text"><strong data-start="3329" data-end="3363">THIS ROLE IS NOT A FIT IF YOU:</strong></span></h5> <ul data-start="3365" data-end="3494"> <li data-section-id="8ymww6" data-start="3365" data-end="3401">Require a base salary to operate</li> <li data-section-id="12ykknm" data-start="3402" data-end="3452">Prefer a structured, process-heavy environment</li> <li data-section-id="329jke" data-start="3453" data-end="3494">Do not have hospital sales experience</li> </ul> <hr data-start="3496" data-end="3499" /> <h5 data-start="3501" data-end="3535"><span role="text"><strong data-start="3507" data-end="3535">COMPENSATION & STRUCTURE</strong></span></h5> <ul data-start="3537" data-end="3813"> <li data-section-id="lgtc8w" data-start="3537" data-end="3572"><strong data-start="3539" data-end="3570">1099 Independent Contractor</strong></li> <li data-section-id="19o10x4" data-start="3573" data-end="3595"><strong data-start="3575" data-end="3593">No base salary</strong></li> <li data-section-id="152f4h3" data-start="3596" data-end="3659">Commission based on gross profit across all territory sales</li> <li data-section-id="11mnaz6" data-start="3660" data-end="3722"><strong data-start="3662" data-end="3720">$120,000–$200,000+ run-rate based on existing business</strong></li> <li data-section-id="1cl6cqu" data-start="3723" data-end="3774">Immediate residual income from current accounts</li> <li data-section-id="xv9vev" data-start="3775" data-end="3813">Additional upside driven by growth</li> </ul> <p data-start="3815" data-end="3827"><strong data-start="3815" data-end="3827">Covered:</strong></p> <ul data-start="3828" data-end="3891"> <li data-section-id="1oac5nm" data-start="3828" data-end="3854">Travel (hotels, meals)</li> <li data-section-id="16p9zie" data-start="3855" data-end="3866">Mileage</li> <li data-section-id="xdhnd3" data-start="3867" data-end="3891">Vendor credentialing</li> </ul> <p data-start="3893" data-end="3991">Additional support includes clinical specialists, internal product teams, and marketing resources.</p> <hr data-start="3993" data-end="3996" /> <h5 data-start="3998" data-end="4017"><span role="text"><strong data-start="4004" data-end="4017">TERRITORY</strong></span></h5> <p data-start="4019" data-end="4087"><strong data-start="4019" data-end="4043">South Central Region</strong><br data-start="4043" data-end="4046" />Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi</p> <ul data-start="4089" data-end="4185"> <li data-section-id="12dxjfw" data-start="4089" data-end="4125">Active accounts already in place</li> <li data-section-id="1l6cbb1" data-start="4126" data-end="4153">Existing revenue stream</li> <li data-section-id="1u6hrfj" data-start="4154" data-end="4185">Transition support provided</li> </ul> <hr data-start="4187" data-end="4190" /> <h5 data-start="4192" data-end="4219"><span role="text"><strong data-start="4198" data-end="4219">INTERVIEW PROCESS</strong></span></h5> <ul data-start="4221" data-end="4349"> <li data-section-id="tbg53c" data-start="4221" data-end="4268">Conversation with National Sales Leadership</li> <li data-section-id="1i00eha" data-start="4269" data-end="4302">Call with an active field rep</li> <li data-section-id="ymaj4v" data-start="4303" data-end="4349">Final discussion with executive leadership</li> </ul> <p data-start="4351" data-end="4385">Fast-moving. No unnecessary steps.</p> <hr data-start="4387" data-end="4390" /> <h5 data-start="4392" data-end="4409"><span role="text"><strong data-start="4398" data-end="4409">CLOSING</strong></span></h5> <p data-start="4411" data-end="4480">This search is being conducted confidentially through Axe Recruiting.</p> <p data-start="4482" data-end="4612">If you understand how to grow a territory — and you want a structure that rewards you from day one — this is worth a conversation.</p>

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