The Kestra team has over 400 years of experience in the external and internal cardiac medical device markets. The company was founded in 2014 by industry leaders inspired by the opportunity to unite modern wearable technologies with proven device therapies. Kestra’s solutions combine high quality and technical performance with a wearable design that provides the greatest regard for patient comfort and dignity. Innovating versatile new ways to deliver care, Kestra is helping patients and their care teams harmoniously monitor, manage and protect life.
The Regional Sales Director is responsible for securing new business and managing a sales area and sales team independently, often remotely from Kestra’s main offices. This position contacts and consults with a variety of clients in a mixture of clinical settings. This position is responsible for managing a Team of Territory Representatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Meet and exceed assigned revue target on monthly, quarterly and annual basis
Manages sales activities and is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing sales programs for the assigned region
Communicate, implement, and monitor Kestra Strategic Plan
Analyze and report on trends observed within assigned region
Manage and assess Territory Representatives adherence with regional expectations to improve performance
Lead, motivate, and inspire Team through positive leadership by example
Hire, educate, develop, and retain high performing Territory Representatives
Work in the field an average 60% (three business days per week) with Territory Managers
Engage with key accounts and build relationships throughout the region in a professional and ethical manner
Responsible for consistently meeting or exceeding region performance objectives, including order counts, booked revenue quotas and profit
Contribute to Kestra’s profitability through the control of discounts and expenses
Responsible for field reinforcement of products and positioning strategy
Communicate openly and share information with others.
Adhere to Pledge of Confidentiality
Information regarding a patient of this company shall not be released to any source outside of this company without the signed permission of the patient. Furthermore, information will only be released internally on a need-to-know basis. All Team Members will not discuss patient cases outside the office or with anyone not employed by this company unless they are directly involved with the patient’s case.
COMPETENCIES
Passion: Contagious excitement about the company – sense of urgency. Commitment to continuous improvement.
Integrity: Commitment, accountability, and dedication to the highest ethical standards.
Collaboration/Teamwork: Inclusion of Team Member regardless of geography, position, and product or service.
Action/Results: High energy, decisive planning, timely execution.
Innovation: Generation of new ideas from original thinking.
Customer Focus: Exceed customer expectations, quality of products, services, and experience always present of mind.
Emotional Intelligence: Recognizes, understands, manages one’s own emotions and is able to influence others. A critical skill for pressure situations.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience in medical equipment sales management
Demonstrated strong business acumen
Sales model coaching experience (e.g. Challenger Sale, SPIN Selling or like sales models)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Valid driver’s license in state of residence with a good driving record
Ability to consistently work remotely
Must be able to achieve credentialing for hospital system entry including, but not limited to:
Documentation of vaccination and immunization status
Pass background check
Pass drug screening testing
Review and agree to hospital policies and procedures
Completion of online courses, i.e., HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens and Electrical/Fire Safety
Preferred:
Knowledge of MS Office
Experience with MS Teams
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly supervise Territory Managers including but not limited to conducting performance reviews, providing feedback, and helping to set professional development goals.
Work ENVIRONMENT
Fast paced field role
Noise level typical of being in the field or clinical setting
Extended hours when needed
Kestra manufactures and provides life-saving products regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration and under contract with Medicare. Kestra maintains a drug free workplace and testing is a condition of employment post-offer.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Frequent repetitive motions that may include wrists, hands and/or fingers, such as keyboard and mouse usage
Frequent stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time
Frequent computer use
Frequent phone and other business machine use
Occasional bending and stooping
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted, at times from in and out of vehicle
TRAVEL:
Frequent domestic travel by car and/or air required, up to 50 %
OTHER DUTIES:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.