Executive Vice President, US Sales

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.•South Jordan, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Vice President of Sales is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, shaping sales strategy, and leading senior sales leaders across all U.S. franchises. This position plays a critical role in fostering a culture of accountability, customer focus, continuous learning, and collaborative leadership. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a proven track record of building high-performing teams and delivering exceptional business results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field or equivalent experience; MBA preferred.
15+ years of progressive sales leadership experience, ideally in the medical device or healthcare industry.
Proven track record of driving revenue growth and leading large, multi-region sales teams.
Strong strategic planning, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to foster collaboration and influence at all organizational levels.
Extensive sales experience and knowledge of medical device industry and ability to evaluate markets based on the customers’ needs and wants

Responsibilities

Define and execute the U.S. sales strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
Drive sustainable revenue growth through innovative sales approaches and market expansion.
Partner with executive leadership to influence business direction and priorities.
Define and articulate clear vision and expectations while holding individuals accountable.
Lead and mentor senior sales leaders across U.S. divisions to achieve organizational goals and deliver exceptional results.
Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous professional development.
Provide strategic guidance and coaching to empower leaders in driving performance and foster high-performing teams.
Champion a customer-centric approach across all sales activities.
Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities to inform strategy.
Collaborate with marketing, strategic account, pricing, and product management teams to enhance value propositions.
Establish clear sales objectives, quotas, and performance metrics.
Implement accurate forecasting processes and manage the sales pipeline for predictable growth.
Ensure compliance with pricing strategies, contract terms, and company policies.
Work closely with marketing, product development, finance, and operations to align sales strategies with overall business objectives.
Drive adoption of CRM systems and sales enablement tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Lead negotiations and manage relationships with key physician thought leaders, major clients, and strategic partners.