The Opportunity:
Join a company that tackles fascinating problems and find solutions to complex challenges. With expertise in influenza science and beyond, our team works on the latest research, pioneering technologies to improve the manufacturing process and improve the effectiveness of influenza vaccines. We operate as one integrated global organization drawing together expert staff from different countries to collaborate. Together, we are working to protect communities from seasonal influenza and global pandemic threats. When you join Seqirus, you join a team dedicated to making a difference in people's lives. It's a feeling of possibility, creativity, and purpose to deliver our promise.
This is a field-based management position for the North Central region.
Reporting to the Director of Sales, you will:
Achieve the regional sales goals (volume and profitability) by managing a team of Influenza Vaccine Sales Specialists and accounts in multiple channels, including pediatrics, primary care, internal medicine, public health, and hospitals.
Along with the Director of U.S. Field Sales and Regional Account Team, will develop the regional strategy plan to meet the goals of Product sales.
Implement the marketing and sales strategy in multiple States and all the territory sales within.
Be the primary coach for all managed Influenza Vaccine Sales Representatives ensuring the proper level of values and behaviors.
Oversee the sales plans, training, and career development of Sales Representatives; maintain and analyze sales data, and measure individual and regional sales performance.
Manage the budget and expense in the assigned area to ensure P&L goals are met.
The Role:
Lead a regional team of approximately 10 Vaccine Sales Specialist
Foster long-term relationships with Sales Representative and the Customer, while following and ensuring compliance of Code of Conduct
Conduct weekly Field visits
Coordinate use of Medical Science personnel and any specialists (eg Reimbursement, Contracting) in the region
Conduct career development discussion and develop plans according to HR polices and calendar
Oversee district and territory level budget, expenses and adherence of Representatives to their budgets through CSO partner
Partner with CSO organization on performance plans related to sales personnel
Build sales plans and forecasts involving customer insights, brand utilization drivers, and knowledge of competition and market dynamics
Meet sales revenue goals and meet expense targets to guide product profitability
Maximize and monitor sales performance, challenge and guide the improvement of account strategies.
Modify plans where needed to achieve sales revenue goals.
Develop region level strategies and ensure agreement on territory level strategy and plans.
Manage negotiations/implementation of contracts and “pull through” in the region working with greater commercial sales team to resolve conflicts between accounts and national agreements
Develop recommendations for the Marketing team and sales training to improve the development and effectiveness of promotional pieces
Participate in annual Brand(s) Plan cycle by representing customer insights
Communicate updates and revisions to sales aid and other tools that drive the delivery of brand messages
Identify new growth opportunities and programs, propose “big ideas” to be discussed with the broader team
Work with customer service, inside sales team, reimbursement and other customer support groups to capture customer feedback and requests, and deliver them to HQ or Marketing
Provide feedback on market research or studies to be deployed by Marketing related to customer attitudes and behaviors, e.g., ATUs, and support/provide input in segmentation analysis
Monitor competitive intelligence and competitor activities, and make appropriate recommendations
Monitor customer satisfaction to ensure customer experience is consistent with brand promise and communicate with Customer Operations
With the guidance of the Director of U.S. Field Sales, communicate Regional/Territory analyses and recommendations to main internal stakeholders
Perform ad hoc analysis of market data (IMS and other secondary pharmaceutical data) to analyze sales performance and delivery such results
Your skills and experience:
Bachelor’s Degree required in Life Sciences or Business/Marketing or related field
7 or more years of Pharmaceutical/ or B2B sales experience
Sales management experience or leading a sales district/team is preferred
Vaccines sales experience would be an advantage
Ability to travel 60%.
Knowledge of Healthcare Management, Reimbursement and Pharma Compliance
Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of customer relations, product promotion and able to interpret complex information.
Experience working across enterprise to develop strategic plans and achieve them
The expected base salary range for this position at hiring is $160,000 - $185,000. Please note this salary range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay that CSL expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base salary for a successful candidate is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies, and other relevant factors. In addition to base salary, total compensation for this role will also include sales incentive compensation and may include equity.
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Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, and PTO available from your first day of hire.
Our Benefits
CSL Seqirus employees that work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits effective day 1. We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. CSL Seqirus offers resources and benefits, from health care to financial protection, so you can focus on doing work that matters. Our benefits are designed to support the needs of our employees at every stage of their life. Whether you are considering starting a family, need help paying for emergency back up care or summer camp, looking for mental health resources, planning for your financial future, or supporting your favorite charity with a matching contribution, CSL Seqirus has many benefits to help achieve your goals.
Please take the time to review our benefits site to see what’s available to you as a CSL Seqirus employee.
About CSL Seqirus
CSL Seqirus is part of CSL. As one of the largest influenza vaccine providers in the world, CSL Seqirus is a major contributor to the prevention of influenza globally and a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness. With state-of-the-art production facilities in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia, CSL Seqirus utilizes egg, cell and adjuvant technologies to offer a broad portfolio of differentiated influenza vaccines in more than 20 countries around the world.
We want CSL Seqirus to reflect the world around us
At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future. Learn more Inclusion and Belonging | CSL.
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