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McKesson Corporation is a global leader in healthcare supply chain management solutions, retail pharmacy, community oncology and specialty care, and healthcare information solutions. McKesson partners with pharmaceutical manufacturers, providers, pharmacies, governments and other organizations in healthcare to help provide the right medicines, medical products and healthcare services to the right patients at the right time, safely and cost-effectively. United by our ICARE shared principles, our employees work every day to innovate and deliver opportunities that make our customers and partners more successful - all for the better health of patients. McKesson has been named a “Most Admired Company” in the healthcare wholesaler category by FORTUNE, a “Best Place to Work” by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and a top military-friendly company by Military Friendly. For more information, visit www.mckesson.com. 

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Current Need:

We are seeking an Area Sales Manager to join our Medical Surgical Primary Care Sales team. This role leads Field Reps in Nevada and New Mexico. Our ideal candidate will be located in Las Vegas, NV.

Position Description:

The Area Sales Manager is accountable for leading a team of field sales account executives and achieving all financial objectives.  The ASM is responsible for setting direction in alignment with business initiatives; for attracting and selecting talent; onboarding new employees to decrease time to productivity; driving performance through their team members by setting direction, providing feedback, and creating a trust-based, inclusive work environment; developing employees through coaching and feedback; rewarding and recognizing employees via ongoing recognition and core pay-for-performance practices. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to: leader change, inspire their team, influence and negotiate with parts of the organization where formal authority is not held. Provides leadership and direction to employees (sales and non-sales) either through other managers or directly to employees. The role requires engagement with customer/manufacturer partners and various McKesson specialists that support a segment or specific product category including LAB, Rx, McKesson Brands, Surgery Centers and Corporate Accounts. 

Key Responsibilities:

Achieve Financials & MBO Goals - ASMs will achieve Gross Profit goal and related MBO targets (set annually), through all key responsibilities; participate in monthly check in with RVPs; review performance to plan, MBO’s, company initiatives, key customer trends & personnel matters; adjust local tactics based on RVP guidance to enhance performance against goals; and create & execute local strategies to drive growth & team performance.

Embody Our Culture - ASMs will embody our Enterprise culture and bring it to life with their teams by modeling ICARE and ILEAD behaviors, communicating key corporate and BU messages to teams, rewarding & recognizing Account Executives as appropriate and promoting team building.

Develop & Lead Your Team – Drive performance and development activities including but not limited to: leading through change, performance management of your team, self-directed continuing education and training to increase sales & negotiations skills, keeping informed of industry trends and current events within McKesson.  Effectively communicate to & motivate your team during team meetings, 1:1s, via email, etc.  Ensure they understand McKesson’s strategy, local tactics and are armed to overachieve. Nurture and grow the sales competencies and capabilities of your sales teams through effective observation during ride-a-longs, coaching & co-selling.  Hiring activities with a lens to improve team diversity.

Tailor strategies & tactics for growth supporting priorities - Create, document & update annual strategic & tactical plans that balance local market realities with broader McKesson initiatives to ensure financial plan achievement.  Grow existing portfolio including key customers through sales efforts focused on product penetration/ wallet share growth. 

Own Your Top Customers - ASMs will focus on top customers & model best practices for their Account Executives by leading and owning bi-annual business reviews with your market's top 10 customers by revenue, conducting penetration activities targeted against top 20 customers by revenue in your local market, and through retention as you coach Account Executives and get involved on behalf of customers to ensure account retention and growth

Collaborate with Specialists - ASMs will ensure field adoption of selling McKesson’s specialized offerings that require specialist help.  Work collaboratively with McKesson Sales Specialists to develop & adjust strategic sales plans targeting best opportunities, co-author related team communications and inspection of results.  Utilize data & analytics to inform sales opportunity selection.  Ensure Specialists can both initiate & support sales opportunities from beginning to end. 

Use technology & analytics to improve results - ASMs will drive field adoption of available sales technologies to set direction, ensure understanding of opportunities & productivity, minimize waste and improve results. 

Minimum Requirements

9 years professional / sales experience

1-year (min) leading people directly or indirectly

Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. 7-year MVR check during pre-employment.

Critical Skills

Experience selling to C-suite

Financial acumen (compare quarterly trends, year to year growth, margin erosion, etc.)

Mature confidence and self-awareness (can influence others diplomatically)

Superior communication skills.

Ability to make difficult decisions and have difficult conversations

Demonstrated performance management skills

Demonstrated sales leadership skills

Proficiency with Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and CRM tools.

Experience in distribution sales

Demonstrated success in building and growing a new region / territory

Prior healthcare experience is preferred

Education

4-year degree in business or related field or equivalent experience

Travel

Daily travel expected within the territory with some overnights required

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations.  In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Total Target Cash (TTC) Pay Range for this position:

Total Target Cash (TTC) is defined as base pay plus target incentive.

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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