National Sales Manager

Directly supervises group of District Managers and Executive District Managers. Has responsibility for sales of overall geography.  Focus is on business development and execution. Responsible for identifying business opportunities and developing talent for leadership positions.

Typical Accountabilities

• Set objectives, coach/mentor, assess skill development of District Managers to ensure appropriate portfolio management
• Ensure sales forecasts are met or exceeded and operational budgets are managed at a regional level
• Develop strategies and tactics in collaboration with Brand Teams to provide optimal resource allocation.
• Develop District Managers to be viable candidates for future Regional Sales Leader positions
• Comply with all regulations regarding interactions with healthcare professionals, distribution of samples, etc.

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, budget management, presentation and negotiation skills

Desirable

• Previous exposure and/or experience in other functional areas of the business such as Sales Training, Operations, Brand Team or Managed Markets
• Advanced degree

Date Posted

Closing Date

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.