Merck Group

Regional Sales Director, West

Merck Group  •  $166k - $307k/yr  •  Burlington, MA (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

The Regional Sales Director (RSD) is responsible for driving revenue growth within a designated area in North America by leading a sales team, establishing regional targets, executing strategic initiatives, analyzing market trends, and nurturing key client relationships. This role serves as a vital connection between field sales and corporate leadership, enhancing performance and achieving company objectives. Additionally, the RSM will oversee approximately $60+ million in business, ensuring effective management and growth. The ideal candidate should be a strong leader capable of coaching the team on effective selling tactics. Core responsibilities include strategic planning, motivating and training the team, forecasting sales, and tailoring company offerings to meet local market demands.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategy & Planning: Formulate and implement regional sales strategies, establish quotas, and project sales to align with business goals.
  • Team Leadership: Recruit, train, mentor, and inspire a team of sales representatives to achieve high performance.
  • Performance Management: Track sales metrics, evaluate performance, and ensure that targets are consistently met or surpassed.
  • Client & Market Relations: Develop and sustain relationships with key accounts, identify new market opportunities, and collect customer feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Operations: Manage regional sales operations, oversee budgets, and coordinate distribution activities.

Location: United States – preference for candidates to be located in states within the territory - CO, WA, OR, ID, WY, SD, NE, KS, MN, WI,MI

Travel: 50% travel within the assigned territory, emphasizing the geographically based nature of the role

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in sciences, business, marketing, or a related discipline.
  • 8 years of demonstrated experience in sales management, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industries.
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a sales team, fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to diverse audiences, including internal stakeholders and clients.
  • Proficient in data analysis and sales forecasting, with the ability to interpret market trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Ability to think strategically and solve problems effectively, both internally and externally.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum bachelor's degree in relevant fields of study, preferred Advanced degree in a relevant field.
  • Minimum of 8 year's experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare sectors, with a strong understanding of market dynamics and customer needs.
  • Track record of exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth in a regional or national capacity.
  • Experience in coaching sales representatives on effective selling tactics and strategies, with a focus on professional development.
  • Demonstrated success in building and maintaining relationships with key clients and stakeholders, with a focus on long-term partnerships.
  • Familiarity with CRM software and sales analytics tools to manage sales processes and data effectively.
  • Experience in formulating and implementing strategic sales initiatives that align with overall business goals.
  • Experience in managing budgets and overseeing regional sales operations to ensure financial targets are met.

Pay Range for this position: $166,400 - $307,100

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

Direct link to benefits site if the hyperlink no longer works: https://careers.emdgroup.com/us/en/benefits].

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Merck Group

About Merck Group

This channel is not intended for U.S. and Canadian visitors. Merck operates in the U.S. and Canada as EMD Serono in Healthcare, MilliporeSigma in Life Science and EMD Electronics in Electronics. An unaffiliated and unrelated company, Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, US holds the rights in the trademark MERCK in the U.S. and Canada.

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We are Merck, a leading global science and technology company headquartered in Germany.

We are curious explorers, courageous pioneers, and ingenious inventors. Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics.

Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and the planet.

We believe in the positive power of science and technology. It has determined our actions since 1668 and inspires us to continue researching for a future worth living. As a family-owned company with over 350 years of experience, we stand for sustainability, responsibility, and innovative strength.

We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive company that values and fosters the talents and abilities of our employees. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Work your Magic and join Merck.

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Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Darmstadt, DE
Year Founded
Unknown
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