Job Information
Merck Customer Team Leader (District Sales Manager), Virology - Tri-State District in Indianapolis, Indiana
Job Description
Our Sales teams support our customers by providing clinical and scientific information about our products. With a patient-centric and digital mindset, we support education and training that helps healthcare partners protect patients in their communities. The Customer Team Leader (CTL) plays a critical role in establishing our Company's customer focused initiative.
This is a field-based sales management position that is responsible for the Tri-State district, specifically Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
Ideally, the selected candidate would reside in or near Philadelphia, however, candidates must reside in the district they'll be responsible for.
Overnight travel may be required 25 - 30% of the time.
Travel (%) varies based on candidate’s location within the geography.
Key responsibilities include and may not be limited to:
Hire, lead, and manage Customer Representatives for the Tri-State district (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware)
Coach direct reports, oversee training, and complete people management processes for Customer Representatives
Develop and resource their customer team to address customer needs
Maximize sales team's performance and help achieve/exceed sales and budget target, as well as increasing access to our products
Collaborate with field-sales personnel, including Customer Team Leaders, Commercial Operations Directors, Account Managers, and more
Develop business plans for sales district/geography and implement national sales strategies and programs
Communicate and coordinate with both district and cross-functional teams and share best practices with direct reports and peers
Lead district sales meetings to inform and guide sales team.
Conduct annual and on-going performance reviews and competency assessments for direct reports
Handle discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy in partnership with Human Resources
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
BS/BA degree and a minimum of five (5) years' experience in Sales, Marketing or Managed Care - Pharmaceutical industry, or a High School Diploma and with at least ten (10) years of equivalent experience, with four (4) of those years being within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industries
Equivalent experience can be professional sales experience, work experience in the healthcare/scientific field (including pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical devices) that is not sales related, professional marketing experience, or military experience
Ability to establish relationships and networks within a customer organization
Valid driver’s license and able to drive a vehicle
Travel the amount of time the role requires, 25 – 30%
Reside within the district or near a major airport to travel to the district
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA/MS in Science, Business, or Health Care discipline
Minimum of three (3) years' experience working with key thought leaders or high influence customers in large group practices, hospitals, or managed care organizations
Minimum of two (2) years' experience working in Marketing, Managed Care, or Sales support areas within the pharmaceutical industry
Experience selling in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech & Medical Device Industry
Previous Field Sales Management experience
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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.
The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.
Expected US salary range:
$164,800.00 - $259,400.00
Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
25%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Remote
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
Yes
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
11/27/2024
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Requisition ID: R320056