Minimum of 3 years people leader/management experience for external talent
Success in previous roles including people leadership and creatively finding opportunities or solving problems to drive sales performance
Excellent communication, interpersonal, business management and computer skills
Ability to work in a cross-functional team-based environment, align with and influence internal and external stakeholders, and build / manage relationships at all levels of an organization
Adept at working in highly fluid, complex, and ever-changing environments
Uses analytics and insights to enhance decision-making and tactical execution across area
Follow-through and attention to detail
Ability to manage assigned expense budgets
Customer focused professional demeanor and presentation style
Highly focused and results oriented, able to identify goals and priorities and resolve issues in initial stages
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a close team environment, self-starter
Animal Health experience and knowledge of small animal veterinary medicine
Diagnostic experience preferred
Exhibit willingness to accept and incorporate feedback
Verbal, written, presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills
Ability to exercise good judgment and make thoughtful / fair decisions based on
Responsibilities
Lead and develop all colleagues in Area accordingly based on position
Direct the business activities and efforts of the area Diagnostics Sales Consultants (DSC) and Diagnostic Technical Specialists (DTS) to meet objectives set forth by management
Attract, develop, evaluate, differentiate, and retain top talent through recruiting / hiring, ongoing coaching, proactive / effective use of both colleague development and performance management tools
Spend 75% of available time on field-coaching days to help DSCs and DTSs meet performance objectives by strengthening their core capabilities and professional development
Demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration across all team members
Meet or exceed sales objectives (quota) the Diagnostics business via development and coaching of DSCs and DTSs within targeted area
Successfully lead the launch of new products / services / equipment
Demonstrate success in other key sales metrics such as growth rates and improving the health of your area business by improving leverage and managing analytical insights reports
Develop annual strategic business plans including demographics, economics, performance, potential, actionable items, tracking and reporting for the territories individually and the area overall
Coordination and resource allocation of marketing efforts in the area, balancing needs of Diagnostic Sales Consultant and Diagnostic Technical Specialists
Handling various administrative and reporting duties, including but not limited to Operating Expenses, Performance management, Performance reviews, etc
Attending and participating in new product launches and periodic regional/area sales meetings
Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned and directed by the Regional Business Director and/or headquarters management