Job Summary
The Senior Director, Sales Force Effectiveness (SFE) will play a pivotal role in optimizing sales processes, elevating key account management strategies, and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance Fresenius Kabi's sales performance across all U.S. business units. This role is responsible for building, embedding, and governing the core pillars of Sales Force Effectiveness (SFE) -Incentive Compensation, Customer Profiling & Insights, Segmentation & Targeting Analytics, and Sales Force Design-to drive consistency, fairness, and strategic focus across the commercial organization. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, an analytical mind, and a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Operating in alignment with Global Commercial Excellence (CommEx) frameworks, the Sr Director partners closely with U.S. Sales Leadership to drive best-in-class effective and efficient sales capabilities. By ensuring sales teams are focused on the right priorities, equipped with the right tools, and guided by robust analytics, this role strengthens commercial execution and delivers measurable business impact.
Salary Range : $215,000 - $250,000 per year
Position is eligible to participate in a bonus plan with a target of 22% of the base salary. Position is also eligible to participate in our medium-term incentive plan. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most.
Responsibilities
Sales Force Effectiveness
- Lead and govern the U.S. SFE agenda with data-driven insights, transparency, consistency and cross functional collaboration that lays the foundation for sustainable growth across all U.S Business Units.
- Evaluate current U.S. practices, identify inefficiencies and implement best practices across all dimensions of SFE including segmentation, targeting, profiling, territory alignment, resource allocation, sales force sizing, call planning, and incentive compensation. Ensure adoption of harmonized SFE processes, toolkits, and KPIs aligned with global standards.
- Deploy and maintain a suite of sales assets, tools, and resources that empower the sales teams to effectively engage with customers at various stages of the sales cycle.
- Develop compelling presentations, sales collateral, and training materials.
- Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, and enhance overall sales.
- Collaborate with Finance, HR, and Legal to ensure compliance and effective IC design and administration.
- Represent U.S. in global CommEx and SFE forums, supporting toolkit design, pilots, and rollouts.
- Deliver senior-level communication on sales productivity, IC governance, and other SFE initiatives.
Governance & Reporting
Leverage data to provide actionable insights and recommendations for sales strategy enhancement. Analyze sales performance metrics, market trends, and customer behavior to identify areas for improvement and innovation.Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for sales excellence and track progress over time.Establish governance mechanisms to monitor and report sales effectiveness, quota management, and incentive alignment vs established targets.Provide regular reports and presentations to senior leadership showcasing the impact of implemented strategies and initiatives.Cross-functional Alignment & Leadership
Partner with BU Commercial Heads to align strategy, drive consistency, and ensure business-unit priorities are reflected.Act as a central contact point for global SFE initiatives, ensuring smooth implementation without BU disruption.Lead change management efforts, driving stakeholder engagement and cross-functional adoption of new SFE standards and practices.Mentor and develop a high-caliber team, fostering a culture of curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement that align with Fresenius corporate values.Attends local, national, and global meetings as needed.Completes all training requirements, including all department-specific, compliance training, etc.Participates in any and all reasonable work activities as assigned by management.As part of Top Management, you have the overall responsibility and accountability for all aspects of the Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems, including the following :taking overall responsibility and accountability for the prevention of work-related injuries and ill health, the protection of the environment, as well as the provision of safe, harmless, and healthy workplaces,
ensuring that the Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems' policies and related objectives are established and are compatible with the strategic direction of the organization.Requirements
Bachelor's degree required (MBA or advanced degree in business, life sciences, or related field preferred).12+ years related work experience in commercial excellence, sales management, sales operations, and / or SFE experience in Pharma, MedTech, or Healthcare.Minimum 7 years' experience managing teams and developing capabilities.Extensive experience and expertise in Incentive Compensation design and governance.Experience with sales force sizing, deployment, and territory alignment.Proficiency in sales analytics, forecasting, and performance measurement (KPIs, dashboards, ROI).Familiarity with CRM, CLM, ERP and commercial data platforms (e.g., Veeva, Salesforce, Qlik, PowerBI).High business acumen and ability to connect sales execution with P&L impact.Strong analytical and modeling skills; ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.Proficiency with Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects, drive change management and influence senior stakeholders.Consulting background (ZS, IQVIA, BCG, etc.) or global matrix experience strongly preferred.Collaborative team player with strong communication skills (both written and verbal).Ability to travel both domestically and internationally to attend meetings / trainings / programs / customer visits (approximately 20%) and is based on business need (via public transportation : air / auto); may require overnight travel.Ability to work and manage change within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Proven ability to influence, collaborate and partner effectively with multiple stakeholders at all levels across the commercial organization, both virtually and in-person, to align on operational objectives and provide consistent leadership, guidance, and inspiration.Clear and effective communication, listening and presentation skills accompanied with strong critical thinking, problem resolution and interpersonal skills.Able to manage and prioritize multiple complex projects with demonstrated time management skills.Ability to work effectively with all employees and external business contacts while conveying a positive, service-oriented attitude.Ability to maintain complete confidentiality and discretion in business relationships and exercise sound business judgmentAdditional Information
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability,401K with company contribution , andwellness program.
Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.