Director of Sales and Marketing

Attributes Required

• Work Ethic/Integrity – must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy
• Leadership – ability to lead project teams to deadlines, while maintaining strong team orientation
• Relational – ability to build relationships with business unit management and become “trusted advisor”
• Strategy and Planning – ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently
• Problem Solving – ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level
• Team Oriented – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members

Essential job functions

• Develop and execute annual sales plan as outlined the business plan
• Nurture and develop existing relationships and new business as the preferred provider of pharmacy services to nursing home communities assisted living facilities and other long-term care facilities.
• Ensure maximum customer adoption rates in all facilities serviced.
• Market local business as a preferred provider to facility residents and families at monthly family nights
• Ensure sales agreements with new and existing clients meet profitability targets for the business unit
• Maintain client contracts and relationships through “expert” advisor status, problem-solving
• Act as liaison with operations to maintain high service level to the client, following all service-related issues through to resolution
• Provide consulting services to client facilities to assist in compliance
• Provide in-service training to client staff and pharmacy staff as needed
• Actively participate in local association meetings related to assisted living/long-term care facilities
• Design collateral for targeting client group
• Membership and participation visibility with national level industry associations
• Managing contracts and ensuring that pharmacy solutions are effectively positioned to result in increased revenue.
• Ensure active participation on the pharmacy QA committee responsible for collecting and reposting customer feedback from customer visits.
• Act as / delegate e-MAR interface support and liaison between customer and pharmacy to maintain high level of service to the client, providing feedback to the pharmacy team and ensure that service-related issues are followed through to resolution.
• Provide pharmacy updates and newsworthy stories that align with company values and Goals
• May supervise Account Managers, including oversight of scheduling, training and performance management to include annual reviews.
• Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed

Education and/or Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years’ new sales or account management experience in Long Term Care (LTC), Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, or Geriatric Facility, Pharmaceutical/Pharmacy preferred but not required
• Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred/required
• Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
• Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
• Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate

Work Environment

• We require a current valid driver's license with up to 75%-80% travel.
• May be required to work occasional evenings, weekends and could include overnight