Preferred Location: Columbus or surrounding Central Ohio area Great Lakes/Ohio Valley Territory: Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee Employment Type: Field-based employee position with full-time and part-time opportunities available. Starting Base Salary: $60,000 annually for a full-time position, with flexibility based on relevant experience and qualifications. Part-time compensation is prorated based on the agreed schedule. Additional Compensation: Eligible for scheduled performance bonuses. About Parapharma Tech Parapharma Tech is dedicated to providing innovative solutions for dysphagia management and infant regurgitation through our flagship products, Gelmix Infant Thickener and Purathick Natural Thickener. Our mission is to support healthcare professionals and caregivers with high-quality products, education, and resources that improve quality of life. Position Summary We are seeking a driven, relationship-focused Product Representative to develop and manage our Great Lakes/Ohio Valley territory. This is a field-based healthcare sales position focused on professional relationship development, product education, account growth, and appropriate product adoption. The representative will engage physician practices, hospitals, speech and feeding programs, and other healthcare organizations throughout the territory. Speech-language pathologists and other healthcare professionals interested in applying their clinical experience in a commercial and educational role are encouraged to apply. Clinical credentials are valued but are not required.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute a strategic territory plan. Conduct regular in-person visits with physician offices, hospitals, SLP practices, feeding programs, and healthcare organizations. Build relationships with SLPs, pediatricians, gastroenterologists, ENTs, dietitians, feeding teams, and other healthcare professionals. Deliver approved product education, demonstrations, in-services, and training. Identify and advance opportunities for product adoption, patient access, and professional referrals. Maintain target-account priorities and complete timely follow-up. Represent Parapharma Tech at conferences, trade shows, and professional meetings. Distribute and document samples in accordance with company policies. Maintain accurate account, activity, opportunity, and follow-up information in the company CRM. Meet established territory-development and sales-performance expectations. Complete all required product, regulatory, compliance, and systems training.

Qualifications

Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills. Self-motivated and comfortable managing an independent field schedule. Strong organization, follow-through, and territory-planning skills. Ability to communicate scientific and product information clearly and responsibly. Comfort with accountable sales and territory-development goals. Prior healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical-device, nutrition, clinical, or field-sales experience preferred. Experience with dysphagia, pediatric feeding, enteral nutrition, or healthcare access is a plus. Travel and Physical Requirements Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Regular travel throughout the local market and assigned territory. Occasional overnight and air travel for territory development, conferences, meetings, and training. Ability to transport, set up, and lift conference or exhibit materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to maintain an effective home-office workspace when not working in the field. Benefits vary based on employment status and scheduled hours. Eligible employees may receive paid time off, paid holidays, and a health reimbursement benefit. Approved mileage, travel, and business expenses are reimbursed separately. Parapharma Tech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.