Associate Clinical Territory Manager - Central Plains

Change people’s lives and love what you do! Cochlear is the most recognized brand in hearing health care.

Associate Clinical Territory Manager – Central Plains

Position Spotlight:

• Masters or Au.D required, and previous experience in clinical or surgical setting preferred.
• This position will support the Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota territory and candidates must live in the territory.
• Sell, develop, and demonstrate knowledge of Cochlear as a brand along with Cochlear’s product portfolio.
• Ability to present and collaborate with both field and corporate teams.

Change people’s lives and love what you do!  Cochlear is the most recognized brand in hearing health care.

About the role

Cochlear is helping people hear, and be heard, all over the world. Come be a part of our amazing mission! If you know a career motivated Audiologist, who has some knowledge of cochlear implant hearing solutions, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the field sales team at the global leader in implantable hearing devices! In this role, you will be based within the Central Plains territory covering Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota.

To be successful in this role, you have demonstrated your desire and commitment to learn new things in your Au.D program and are looking for a career opportunity that will build on your learning to date. In this sales role, you will demonstrate exceptional learning agility as you learn about our business and our products. You will build in-depth CI and Baha clinical, surgical and product expertise as well as business and sales acumen.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Cochlear’s product portfolio
• Effectively sell and position Cochlear product features and brand benefits
• Develop and demonstrate business acumen aligned with territory business plan and strategy
• Successfully execute territory business plan assignments with professional and customer partners

In this role you'll have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to Cochlear's successful history of innovation and delivering on our mission by applying your knowledge of Audiology and Cochlear technology.

Key Requirements To add value to Cochlear in this role you'll be able to meet and demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities in your application and at interview:

• Masters in Audiology or Au.D degree; prior clinical and/or surgical experience strongly preferred
• Certificate of Clinical Competency
• Must have demonstrated experience in hearing health, cochlear implant technology and/or hearing solutions industry.  Strong background in implantable solutions strongly preferred. Sales experience preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated prioritization and organization skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to maintain close and collaborative communication with field and corporate teams
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Depending on territory coverage requirements, must also have access to a reliable vehicle.
• Must meet all credentialing requirements to obtain hospital and surgical center access.
• Ability to travel up to 60% including some overnight travel.

Total Rewards

In addition to the opportunity to develop your knowledge and grow professionally, we offer competitive wages and benefits.

• Pay Range in the United States: $79,000 - $83,000 annually, based upon experience, as well as a generous commission opportunity. Exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and location.
• Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance as well as 401(K) matching with immediate vesting, Paid Time Off, tuition reimbursement, maternity and paternity leave, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and pet insurance.

Who are we?

Human needs have always been our inspiration, ever since Professor Graeme Clark set out to create the first multi-channel cochlear implant because he saw his father struggle with hearing loss. We always start with people in mind – thinking about their needs.

For this reason, our products, services and support will continue to evolve and improve. We are by our customers’ side through the entire hearing journey, so they can experience a life full of hearing. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives and working in an organization where they can be part of bringing the mission to life each day.

Physical & Mental Demands

The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to be in a stationary (seated/standing) position; utilize business technology for work product delivery, communicate orally and in writing with others internal or external to the organization, utilize problem solving/critical thinking skills to discern and convey information.  May be asked to occasionally transport/move up to 30 pounds, depending on the position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. The individual is regularly required to utilize comprehension, critical thinking, communication, problem solving, organization reasoning, relating to others and discernment of items such as product specifications, procedures and processes to customers (whether internal or external).  Influence, organization/classification of information and planning are also required.

The work environment is a home office, clinical or hospital environment. This representative of those an individual may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Apply now by completing your application form online. Applicants must meet the job specific application criteria to be considered. Visit our careers site at www.cochlear.us/careers to learn more.  

Cochlear Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you require accommodation with completing the online application, please contact us via web or phone at 303-264-2549.

Application deadline: October 18, 2026