Senior Business Development Specialist - St. Louis

Who we are

At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.

Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change,

Here you'll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

Missouri, United States

Are you passionate about driving growth, building strategic partnerships, and making a meaningful impact in hearing healthcare? Advanced Bionics (AB), part of the Sonova family of brands, is seeking a dynamic Business Development Specialist to strengthen and expand our partnerships with Hearing Care Professionals (HCPs) across your assigned region.

This is a high-impact role for a motivated, relationship-driven professional who thrives in a blend of strategy, sales, education, and field engagement.

• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to grow Advanced Bionics partnerships within the assigned region.
• Identify, build, and optimize relationships with Hearing Care Professionals (HCPs) to drive qualified lead generation and organic revenue growth.
• Deliver targeted educational programs and value added services to HCP clinics to support adoption and engagement.
• Collaborate closely with Sonova sales, marketing, clinical, and product teams to bring new solutions and initiatives to market.
• Plan and perform fieldbased sales activities, including clinic visits, events, and regional conferences.
• Evaluate new market opportunities and support decision making that advances regional and national growth strategies.
• Use Salesforce to manage territory planning, track activities, and report on business development outcomes.

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Audiology or Business is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in business development, sales, or the medical device industry OR 3+ years of clinical audiology experience (adult + pediatric), including cochlear implants.
• Understanding of hearing healthcare trends, patient care workflows, and the broader hearing care market.
• Sales and training experience, especially within Class III medical devices, is highly beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decision making, build strong partnerships, and secure mutually beneficial agreements.
• Experience collaborating with cross functional teams such as sales, marketing, and clinical support.
• Comfortable presenting publicly and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly self motivated, reliable, and able to work independently while managing a regional territory.
• Proficiency with CRM or patient management systems and MS Office.
• Willingness to travel 50% or more.

A minimum of 200

Mb/sec download and 10

Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

• Medical, dental and vision coverage*
• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
• Tele Health options
• 401k plan with company match*
• Company paid life/ad insurance
• Additional supplemental life/ad coverage available
• Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• STD LTD Buy-ups available
• Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Legal/ Assistance
• PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
• Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hearing aid discount for employees and family
• Internal social recognition platform
• D&I focused: D&I council and employee resource groups

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