Regional Manager - Chicago, IL

BD; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Chicago is seeking a District Sales Manager to lead regional sales efforts for healthcare products. The role emphasizes building and guiding a high-performing team, achieving sales targets, and executing the marketing plan with strong leadership.

Travel weekly with field personnel, recruit and coach staff, and monitor performance. BD requires some remote work flexibility while maintaining in-office collaboration; typical on-site presence is four days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Management or related area.
• Five years outside medical sales experience or equivalency.
• Demonstrated human relation and communications skills.
• Proven top 20% sales performance and leadership record.

Responsibilities

• Implements, directs, and controls district sales activities.
• Recommends, implements, and promotes contests and incentive programs.
• Recruits, interviews, and selects sales and clinical personnel.
• Develops district personnel to take on increased responsibilities.
• Travels weekly with sales associates and clinical specialists within geography.
• Recommends changes in compensation for district personnel.

Skills

Motivate sales

Hospital buying

Management by objectives

Direct sales reps

Evaluate personnel

Coach sales

Medical distribution

Travel region

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Management

Job description

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Job Description
Position Summary:
To achieve sales objectives commensurate with the marketing plan through effective management of personnel and resources.
Essential / Key Job Responsibilities (including Supervisory And/or Fiscal)

• Implements, directs, and controls district sales activities. Recommends, implements, and promotes contests and other incentive programs. Recruits, interviews, and selects sales and clinical personnel.
• Develops district personnel to assume increased responsibilities. Operates a district sales of
• maintains pertinent records. Plans and conducts district sales meetings.
• Communicates with the Area Vice President of Sales on Pricing, product acceptance, industry/competitive trends and marketing strategies.
• Travels with sales associates and clinical specialists within geography on a weekly basis.
• Recommends changes in compensation for district personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to motivate sales personnel. Knowledge of hospital buying practices and key influences.
• Working knowledge of management by objectives. Ability to direct sales representatives to achieve corporate goals.
• Able to get things done through others. Ability to evaluate personnel performance.
• Ability to council and coach sales personnel.
• Knowledge of medical products distribution systems
• Ability to travel within region.

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Management or related area.
• Five years outside medical sales experience or equivalency.
• Demonstrated human relation and communications skills.
• Proven top 20% sales performance in multiple years, as well as successful proven track record of leading people and/or teams

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use sight, and use hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and office equipment. The employee frequently is required to verbally communicate with other associates. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work remotely in their own home office. Candidate must be able to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. BD is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce.
This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.