Acera Area Sales Director - East & South TX​/LA; Houston, Austin, San Antonio, TX and Louisiana)

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• Lead teams and cross-functional partnerships with surgeons and operating room stakeholders to accelerate adoption of Restrata® and related products through clinical education, customer engagement, and operational excellence.
• Develop and execute area business plans to consistently achieve revenue targets while managing expenses and maintaining budgeted sales-to-expense ratios.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing sales team through regular communication, field engagement, performance reviews, and ongoing professional development.
• Recruit, select, and build a dynamic sales organization, including distributor networks where applicable, partnering with external recruiting resources as needed.
• Ensure full compliance with all company policies, industry regulations, and local and federal laws governing interactions with healthcare professionals.
• Provide senior leadership with timely insights on sales performance, market trends, competitive activity, and field-driven opportunities for continuous improvement.

This position requires the use of a personal vehicle for company business and participation in Solventum’s Fixed and Variable Reimbursement (FAVR) program. As a condition of employment, candidates must successfully complete a pre-hire motor vehicle record (MVR) review and maintain ongoing eligibility, including compliance with Solventum’s driver policy, insurance requirements, and annual policy sign-off. Ongoing monitoring of motor vehicle history will be conducted.

These are the core capabilities and experiences essential to make an impact.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited university and 5+ years of sales experience in medical device, pharmaceutical sales or medical field sales OR High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution and a minimum of 9+ years of experience in medical device, pharmaceutical sales or medical field sales in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
• Previous experience with Value Analysis Committees and/or trial approvals in commercial (teaching institutions and community-based) and federal (Veterans Affairs and/or Department of Defense) facilities required.
• Current, valid Driver’s License.

• Previous medical device sales experience calling on surgeons in hospital systems with direct experience supporting surgical cases in the operating room.
• 1+ years of formal leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and priorities independently while adapting quickly in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including effective people management, conflict resolution, and project coordination under pressure.
• Proven analytical and organizational capabilities to assess information, identify priorities,…