District Leader - Southwest
We are expanding our diverse team of District Leaders that will lead and be responsible for the performance of elite biopharma district selling teams. With a laser focus on the customer, the District Leader will lead their team of sales professionals from the front line. They will set high standards for launch and beyond and will champion a culture of outstanding performance and full ownership of all activity and results for each of its district territories. The District Leader will act as an expert coach to elevate every aspect of execution in every territory. They will also engage with key district customers, coach and mentor front-line sales professionals, lead sales meetings, and attend professional conferences, all with the goal of driving performance across all district territories. The District Leader will build their team to compliantly and relentlessly pursue excellence in order to maximize the launch and ongoing sales performance of all Tarsus products. In doing so, they will have the unique opportunity to meaningfully contribute to the growth and performance of Tarsus. This critical leadership role will be ideal for someone who thinks strategically, operates with tactical precision and is looking to lead a team to greatness.
Candidates must live in the geography : AZ, NV, Southern CA
Key Responsibilities of the District Leader Role :
- Attract, hire, inspire, develop, & retain a diverse team of high performing frontline sales representatives focused on elite customer engagement
- Drive our values of commitment, empowerment and teamwork which includes extreme ownership, high accountability, continuous improvement & relentless pursuit of excellence through trust, coaching, development, recognition, & rewards
- Champion compliant promotion and align execution across frontline sales representatives
- Drive the launch & ongoing performance by inspiring outstanding district and territory results with weekly, monthly, quarterly, & annual accountability & recognition measures
- Work with trainers & marketing to set priorities for critical development points & drive effective sales meetings
- Partner with Sales Directors, VP of Sales, HR & Training to ensure ongoing skill building across frontline leadership teams
Customer Connection :
Establish a clear customer focus by developing 1 : 1 relationships with important district customersCollaborate directly with customers & build strong relationships with key accounts in the geography to advance the selling process & gather important feedbackDrive key customer engagement while attending select district & national level customer conventionsConnect the broader organization to important & influential district customersExecution :
Set clear expectations and performance goals across the geography & implement systems of accountability to ensure consistent top tier executionEnsure actionable business plans are set - align all selling activities to drive impactAnalyze sales results to provide coaching, guidance & selling direction to team membersAchieve success and be prepared to adapt in a complex selling environment partnering with all key stakeholders : marketing, market access, medical affairs, sales ops, inside sales, training, & othersConduct field rides with sales professionals coach to execution excellenceProvide frontline feedback & insights to sales leadership, marketing, market access, sales ops & other stakeholders to hone sales strategiesEnsure district expenses are aligned to budgets & set to maximize impactEnsure compliance across the team & adhere to all company & industry compliance guidelinesFactors for Success :
Bachelor's degree in business, science, or related field. A master's degree (MBA or advanced science / medical degree) is strongly preferred8+ years relevant experience required, healthcare / pharmaProven track record of launch experience strongly preferred2+ years Eye Care experience strongly preferredPrevious front line leadership experience strongly preferredDemonstrated strategic leadership, experience translating brand strategy into district goals, objectives & execution; adjusting plans & tactics to meet changing market dynamics; utilizing data to guide priorities, coaching, activity, & behaviorEffective talent management, coaching, persuasion, mentoring & communication skillsEstablished track record with evidence of excellent problem solving, collaboration, leadership & communication skillsCollaboration experience working with Marketing, Commercial Operations, Market Access, Training & Development, Medical Affairs, & other cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals & objectivesHighly adaptable to change, able to quickly pivot, respond & lead given new market information in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication and change management skills required, in addition to ability to build strong relationships both vertically & horizontallyProven ability to escalate difficult issues & make tough decisionsEstablished track record in the following Job Competencies :Leadership & ManagementBuilding Teams & CultureImpact & InfluenceCustomer OrientationDecision Making / JudgmentAligning Teams for Performance / Change LeadershipTeamwork & CollaborationA Few Other Details Worth Mentioning :
This is a field-based position reporting to the Regional Sales DirectorCandidates must live in the geography : AZ, NV, Southern CATravel will be required within the selling geography & beyond to sales meetings, across various customer conventions & to headquarters in Irvine50%+ Travel RequiredThe Senior District Leader level will be considered for candidates with relevant experience and a track record of achievement.At Tarsus, we understand the importance of attracting and retaining top talent. The expected base pay range for this position is $142,500 - $199,500 plus incentive, stock equity, and comprehensive benefits. The base pay range reflects the target range for this position, but individual pay will be determined by additional factors such as job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training. Our benefits include health, dental and vision insurance benefits to ensure your well-being. We believe in work-life balance and offer generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days.