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Customer Team Leader; District Sales Manager), Cardiovascular Disease - Kansas District
Job in
Olathe, Johnson County, Kansas, 66051, USA
Listed on 2026-06-18
Listing for:
Merck & Co.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
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Sales
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Management
Business Management, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 responsible for the Kansas City district, covering Kansas City, Missouri;
Springfield, Missouri;
Des Moines, Iowa;
Overland Park, Kansas; and Topeka, Kansas.
- 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, including occasional overnight stays.
- Proven ability to cultivate a high‑performing, motivated sales team culture, preferably with experience in the Cardiovascular therapeutic area.
- Strong leadership skills, providing guidance through change and challenges using situational coaching and emotional intelligence.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence and a forward‑looking vision, communicating clearly and transparently to adapt customer engagement models within the Cardiovascular market and beyond.
- Customer‑focused mindset, actively listening to understand customer objectives and fostering meaningful relationships across the organization.
- Experience 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 (EHR), pharmacies, and benefit design and prior authorization requirements.
- Skill 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.
- Proficiency in leveraging business analytics and technology to generate insights, develop strategies, and execute plans, while coaching sales teams to utilize these tools effectively.
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) with a minimum of 5 years' experience in Sales, Marketing, or Managed Care within the Pharmaceutical industry.
- Valid driver's license.
- 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.
- Skill at establishing and maintaining relationships and networks within customer organizations.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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