If Time Is Of The Essence, We’d Like To Build Your Sales Team

Medical Innovation

It’s the fastest growing and competitive business sector on the planet. Months, weeks, and days matter when it comes to getting a product to market. That effort starts with a dedicated and knowledgeable sales team that understands the urgency and the technology.

IF time is of the essence, please consider Ideal Steps, the premier executive search firm specializing in medical sales recruiting.

Through our innovative and customized search strategies we’ll build your sales team with the best in the business.

There’s no value in having the finest medical innovation that no one has heard of or understands.

Likewise, what’s the point in having a competitor beat you to the market place?

Here at Ideal Steps, we understand that sales are key to success and profits. That’s why we’re the premier executive search firm specializing in medical sales. We’ve been on the corporate side and have seen the successes and failures.

We’ve taken the experience cultivated over decades to recognize and find the finest talent in the world to bring your product to market whether you’re a Fortune 500 company or a start-up hoping to raise funds or go public.

Our candidates are proven leaders in this specific niche and include senior-level executives, marketing professionals, and field service and operational experts, to name a few. Our focus is on identifying passive candidates who are not actively looking for a job. As top performers these individuals are in demand and are making strategic and long-term decisions about their careers.

Our strategy involves telling them about an exciting opportunity with your firm and why a move makes sense. It’s not about placing an ad on a website. It involves networking, research, and a focus on your specific timelines, goals, and objectives. Prior to representing you, we will understand the “why” and the “when” and then go to work to find the sales and management talent that meets your needs. The bottom line is that you can’t make a mistake. With a variety of customized search programs our team will find leaders who pave the way to your success.

Leadership

Deb Hill – Founder & CEO

Deb started her career as a B2B/IT sales rep with Wang Laboratories in Kansas City after graduating from the University of Southern Illinois – Carbondale with a BS in Marketing. In 1990 Deb joined GE Medical Systems (now GE Healthcare) as part of their newly formed Americas Sales Training Program and graduated from the second class. After completion Deb worked as a Women’s Health Product Specialist where she excelled for 6 years – earning GE’s prestigious Sigma Board among many other awards. In 1997, she went to Trex Medical’s LORAD division (now Hologic) as Region Sales Manager and later National Breast Imaging Manager. In 2000 Deb founded IdealSteps MedSales Recruiting and for the past 22 years she has been an integral part of the company’s growth and success.

Brian Hill – Executive Vice President & COO

Brian graduated from Maryville University in St. Louis and immediately went to work for Lanier Business Products for 6+ years in sales, marketing and sales management positions. In 1989, he went to GE Medical Systems and spent the next 8+ years in sales, sales specialist and corporate account sales positions. During that time Brian won GE’s prestigious Sigma Board award and others for exceeding sales goals. Brian had a brief stint with MD Buyline out of Dallas before joining Philips Healthcare as Region Sales Manager in 1997 responsible for multiple states in the Midwest. While with Philips Brian turned around an underperforming region earning President’s Club in 1999. Brian joined IdealSteps MedSales Recruiting in 2001.