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    Head of Sales, OSA

    LivaNova

    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    SaaS
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    Posted 1 week ago
    $325k–$430kOTE
    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    As a global medtech company, we are driven by our Vision of changing the trajectory of lives for a new day and our Mission to create ingenious solutions that ignite patient turnarounds. Our relentless commitment to patients and strong legacy of innovation in healthcare are the foundation of our future.

    If you're looking for a new chance, a new beginning, a new trajectory, LivaNova is where your talent can truly thrive.

    Join our talented team members worldwide to become a pioneer of tomorrow—because at LivaNova, we don’t just treat conditions — we aspire to alter the course of lives.Position SummaryThe Head of Sales – Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a newly created, senior commercial leadership role responsible for building and scaling the first U.S. sales organization for a start-up OSA product line.

    This critical role is accountable for defining and executing the national sales strategy, building the sales infrastructure from the ground up, and driving rapid, sustainable revenue growth.This position is sales-only in scope and is designed for a hands-on commercial builder who thrives in early-stage growth environments.

    The Head of Sales will recruit, develop, and lead a new high-performing national sales organization while serving as a visible commercial leader and OSA therapy advocate.

    This role requires a proven, inspirational leader who leads with strong organizational values, and applies a disciplined strategic mindset to define and execute strategic imperatives while exemplifying the LivaNova Human Imperatives.The role reports to the Global Head of Commercialization, OSA and partners closely with Marketing, Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Product Development.General

    ResponsibilitiesCommercial Strategy & Growth- Develop and execute a comprehensive OSA U.S. sales strategy for a newly launched product line.- Lead OSA U.S. revenue performance, sales forecasting, and execution against aggressive growth targets.- Translate business objectives into actionable

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    OTE

    $430k (range: $325k–$430k)

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — Sales Manager

    Executive deal support3–5/week
    Forecast & commit2×/week
    Strategic deal coaching3–5/week

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Head-of-Sales
    National-Sales
    Medical-Device-Sales
    Sales-Leadership
    Sales-Director
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    How do you coach underperforming reps?

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    Describe your forecasting methodology.

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    How do you structure onboarding for new hires?

    Template question
    Research LivaNova's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Sales leadership roles require balancing individual contributor revenue with team performance management.

    Top SaaS reps often earn significant upside through accelerators once quota is exceeded.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

    With OTE potential exceeding $430k, this role sits in the top tier of sales compensation. Expect rigorous performance expectations and a proven track record requirement.

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