Area Sales Director

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 250,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Professional development and training

Diversity and equal opportunity

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Area Sales Director for a remote leadership role in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. This US-based, visa-free position focuses on revenue growth, expense management, and disciplined execution, working with marketing, stakeholders, and field leaders to translate regional strategy into results.

The role emphasizes talent development, strong customer relationships, and opportunities in managed care, with a salary of $250,000–$280,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of industry experience, with 3-5 years in senior sales management.
• Proven track record in professional advancement and sales accomplishments.
• Experience in complex selling environments, particularly in healthcare.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting and developing talent.

Responsibilities

• Achieve regional sales objectives, including revenue and expenses
• Develop and execute a business plan aligned with regional strategy
• Direct sales strategies and implement marketing plans effectively
• Manage the sales budget to ensure a profitable sales-to-expense ratio
• Recruit, coach, and develop managers and sales specialists
• Maximize managed care opportunities to drive revenue growth
• Maintain key customer relationships and develop mutually beneficial business solutions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Area Sales Director to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This remote leadership role will oversee regional sales performance within a complex healthcare environment, with a strong focus on revenue growth, expense management, and disciplined execution. The ideal candidate will partner closely with marketing, customer stakeholders, and field sales leaders to translate regional strategy into measurable business results. This position also plays a key role in developing talent, strengthening customer relationships, and maximizing managed care opportunities.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $250,000 – $280,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Achieve regional sales objectives, including revenue and expenses
• Develop and execute a business plan aligned with regional strategy
• Direct sales strategies and implement marketing plans effectively
• Manage the sales budget to ensure a profitable sales-to-expense ratio
• Recruit, coach, and develop managers and sales specialists
• Maximize managed care opportunities to drive revenue growth
• Maintain key customer relationships and develop mutually beneficial business solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of industry experience, with 3-5 years in senior sales management
• Proven track record in professional advancement and sales accomplishments
• Experience in complex selling environments, particularly in healthcare
• Demonstrated success in recruiting and developing talent

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package including competitive pay
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Supportive work environment promoting diversity and equal opportunity
• Eligibility for performance-based bonuses

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.