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Customer Team Leader; District Sales Manager), Cardiovascular Disease - East Pennsylvania District

Job in Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 18020, USA
Listing for: Merck & Co.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Account Manager, Operations Manager, Client Relationship Manager, Business Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Customer Team Leader (District Sales Manager), Cardiovascular Disease - East Pennsylvania District

Job Description

The Customer Team Leader (CTL) plays a critical role in establishing our company's customer‑focused initiative. This is a field‑based sales management position that is responsible for the East Pennsylvania district, which includes covering the following areas within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
Reading, York, Harrisburg, Allentown, and Lancaster.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage a team of Customer Representatives to deliver strong sales performance by accurately identifying and addressing customer needs.
  • Provide coaching and guidance to Customer Representatives to enhance their skills and effectiveness.
  • Oversee training programs and manage all people‑related processes for the customer team, ensuring continuous development and optimal resource allocation.
  • Develop and maintain a high‑performing customer team aligned with organizational goals and customer expectations.
  • Willingness to travel at least 15% of the time to support team and customer engagement activities, which may occasionally require overnight stays.
Qualifications and Attributes
  • Proven ability to cultivate a high‑performing, motivated sales team culture, preferably with experience in the Cardiovascular therapeutic area.
  • Provide strong leadership by guiding teams through change and challenges using situational coaching and emotional intelligence. Lead by example with a growth mindset and agility, while fostering trust and openness to support teams effectively during periods of transition.
  • Navigate ambiguity with confidence and a forward‑looking vision, communicating clearly and transparently to adapt customer engagement models within the Cardiovascular market and beyond.
  • Maintain a customer‑focused mindset by actively listening to understand customer objectives and foster meaningful relationships across the organization.
  • Apply expertise in account planning and management, collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams to achieve common goals.
  • Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with key accounts and customers in the Cardiovascular sector.
  • Solid understanding of Rx Pathways, including prescription processes through healthcare providers, Electronic Health Records, pharmacies, and knowledge of benefit design and prior authorization requirements.
  • Skilled in coaching sales professionals to navigate Managed Care environments and partner with Integrated Delivery Networks (IDN) and Account Management teams.
  • Track record of leading successful product launch teams in competitive markets.
  • Proficient in leveraging business analytics and technology to generate insights, develop strategies, and execute plans, while coaching sales teams to utilize these tools effectively.
Required Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) degree with minimum 5 years' experience in Sales, Marketing, or Managed Care within the Pharmaceutical industry.
  • Valid driver's license.
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Advanced degree such as MBA or MS in Science, Business, or Healthcare discipline.
  • At least 3 years' experience working with key thought leaders or influential customers in large group practices, hospitals, or managed care organizations.
  • Proven ability to manage, lead, coach, and inspire successful sales teams, preferably within the Cardiovascular market, with previous Field Sales Management experience.
  • Strong analytical mindset with experience coaching sales teams to effectively leverage tools and technology for gathering customer insights and enhancing sales impact.
  • Experience selling and leading teams in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or Medical Device industries.
  • Skilled at establishing and maintaining relationships and networks within customer organizations.

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