Regional Sales Director-West Region

Harrow, Inc.

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Regional Sales Director must have a passion for building, coaching, and leading highly performing teams that deliver exceptional results. They must have a positive attitude and be adaptable to a dynamic environment without losing focus on business goals. This individual should be a strong and dependable leader who builds trust with their team and the customers we serve, and is transparent, ethical, and honest. They should also be experienced in coaching and presenting data-driven solutions that drive national/corporate growth. This leader is responsible for both achieving sales/revenue goals on behalf of the Ocular Surface Portfolio, including the leadership and management of sales managers, as well as the field sales team. The quarterly revenue goals of the team are achieved through consultative and value-based communications within the ophthalmic and optometric community on the use, characteristics, and advantages of our products and formulations. This leader is required to travel, in the field, up to 50% of his/her weekly routine working with their team across the East Region. The Regional Sales Director interacts at multiple levels inside and outside the company. Tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, and a high degree of professionalism are essential. This position reports to the Vice President of Sales.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field
10+ years of sales and sales management experience in pharmaceuticals/medical device preferred
Experience leading and mentoring first line sales leaders
Eye care experience is preferred, ideally in dry eye or ocular surface disease
Commercial experience outside of sales (Marketing, Operations, Training, Market Access, etc.) is preferred
Ability to travel, in the field, up to 50% of the time, including overnight stays
Experience with the execution of targeted business plans around priorities and goals
Proficient with Microsoft Office products. Ability to learn additional software as required.
Strong leadership qualities to display the organization's core values and integrity
Possess strong organization and project management skills
Work with a sense of urgency; engage and listen to all experts
Exhibit a high degree of flexibility in adapting to a rapidly changing environment
Demonstrate strong and thoughtful communication skills, both verbal and written
Leadership ability to work effectively in a teamwork environment
Excellent analytical skills, problem resolution skills and general business acumen
Possess a current and valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

pharmaceuticals/medical device preferred
Eye care experience is preferred, ideally in dry eye or ocular surface disease
Commercial experience outside of sales (Marketing, Operations, Training, Market Access, etc.) is preferred

Responsibilities

Identify, recruit, coach, and retain top talent for the Ocular Surface Team
Lead 7 first-line leaders to grow sales through key account development, coaching, management, and mentoring
Proactively manage the team’s customer-facing activity levels as a leading indicator of sales performance. Take corrective action as needed to ensure individual activity aligns with business goals and revenue requirements.
Must have the experience and ability to balance a multi-product portfolio of products
Provide detailed and accurate sales forecasting for each Area Sales Manager and their associated territories
Area Sales Manager / Field Sales team performance reviews vs. goals and other customer activity must be routine
Work, in-person, with each Area Sales Manager at least twice per year and the field sales team as needed
Assess and refine individual Area Sales Manager skill sets and define and implement corrective actions as needed to maximize sales impact and manager development
Assist sales leadership efforts with the field sales team in reviewing sales performance, call activity, and sales development, including Field Coaching Reports (FCR) with the sales manager.
Partner with Market Access and Trade to build pull-through plans for commercial, Medicare Part D, and Medicaid coverage wins across geography
Ensure the team uses patient support, pharmacy networks, and other access resources
Assist the VP of Sales in leading training and development for Area Sales Managers across the team
Partner with Sales Training on onboarding curriculum, workshops, and sustainment training for the field
Effectively manage budget and resources for the Ocular Surface Team
Manage all business expenses and travel responsibly
Responsible for meeting or exceeding monthly, quarterly, and yearly revenue goals
Execute national sales plans to achieve objectives
Oversee and evaluate sales performance and adjust as needed to meet competitive conditions
Monitor customer, market, and competitor activity and update the organization accordingly
Establish and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and strategic partners
Direct staffing, to include recruitment, hiring, and training of additional team members, and deliver performance evaluations in accordance with company requirements
Meet with key customers to assist Area Sales Managers and the sales team with negotiating and accelerating business
Review and analyze Area Sales Manager and sales team performance and plans to determine effectiveness in achieving individual goals
Lead sales activities and manage resources to deliver profitable growth to the organization
Assist the VP of Sales in planning and leading congresses and meetings associated with the portfolio
Coach and mentor team members to achieve objectives through consultative and value-based communications
Utilize resources to enhance productivity and provide optimal customer satisfaction
Works closely with Commercial Leadership for future success
Understands our CRM process, Life Science Cloud, Reporting Metrics, forecasting, etc.
Works with HR to effectively manage lower-performing and underperforming sales team members
Will play a critical role in participating in national, regional, and local meetings
Model the Harrow values and ensure team members follow all compliance policies and procedures
Be prepared to carry on additional responsibilities based on the needs of the team