Director Specialty Sales

Medline; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP in Chicago seeks a senior leader to oversee and manage the development and performance of field sales specialist programs, including Sales Associates, Surgical Preference, and Renewal. You will staff and direct these teams and provide leadership toward profitability and growth aligned with company vision and values.

The role requires directing budgets, strategic planning for 12+ months, mentoring program leaders, and partnering with senior management to expand training and

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required.
• MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in sales or business development.
• Experience collaborating across internal and external resources.

Responsibilities

• Direct and prioritize assignments with sales force for product conversions and implementations.
• Ensure clinical projects/programs are scheduled, tracked and communicated to the sales management team.
• Mentor and coach program leaders.
• Develop plans to expand the programs and create a bench for future Sales Organization careers.
• Collaborate with senior management on training and structure of field sales support programs.
• Strategic, tactical and operational planning for 12+ months.
• Direct budgetary responsibility for one or more departments or programs.
• Interpret and implement policies and hire staff and manage performance.

Skills

Sales leadership

Business development

Team mentoring

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA

Job description

Job Summary Oversee and manage the development and performance of the field sales specialist programs including Sales Associates, Surgical Preference, and Renewal. Staff and direct each team and provide leadership towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with company vision and values.

Job Description MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and prioritize assignments with sales force for product conversions and implementations.
• Ensure clinical projects/programs are scheduled, tracked and communicated to the sales management team and appropriate functional groups.
• Mentor and/or coach program leaders.
• Establish plans and strategies to expand the programs and create a bench for future Sales Organization career path.
• Create and collaborate with senior management on the development of training and structure of the field sales support programs.
• Strategic, tactical and operational planning (12 + months) for the function or department;
• Direct budgetary responsibility for one or more departments, functions or major projects/programs;
• Interpret and execute policies for departments/projects and develops;
• Recommend and implement new policies or modifications to existing policies;
• Hiring staff, recommending pay increases, performing performance reviews, training and development of staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Certification / Licensure: None
• Work Experience: At least 5 years of sales and/or business development experience.
• Experience collaborating with both internal resources and external resources to develop strategies that meet department goals within budget and established timelines.
• Experience presenting to and coordinating senior level meetings/trainings, including preparation of agendas, documenting meeting minutes, sending out documents to attendees.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships within and between teams.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Willing to travel up to 50% of the time for business purposes (within state, out of state, international).

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: MBA
• Certification / Licensure: None
• Work Experience: Sales and/or business development experience within healthcare industry.
• At least 2 years of experience developing and implementing training programs.
• At least 2 years of experience directly managing people including hiring, developing, motivating, and directing people as they work.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: None

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position: $154,000.00 - $231,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

• Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
• For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Through our culture of belonging, our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time.

If you’re a self-starter, eager to grow your career within a high-performing environment, this is the place for you.

Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.