District Sales Manager - West at IQVIA in Los Angeles, CA

District Sales Manager - West Location: Los Angeles, CA We are pleased to announce an exciting career opportunity for a District Sales Manager in collaboration with a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer. The individual in this role will provide strategic leadership to a field-based sales team, leveraging market insights, customer requirements, and market access dynamics to achieve and surpass business objectives. This will be accomplished through the effective use of market data, promotional resources, and by coaching and mentoring sales representatives to exceed alignment with client expectations. RESPONSIBILITIES Align district strategies with brand direction and develop, implement, and execute both district and account-level plans. Formulate district business plans that support and reinforce the national product strategy. Lead periodic district sales meetings designed to facilitate training and drive the implementation of the national product strategy. Contribute to the planning and execution of annual business plans, employee training initiatives, and regular sales meetings. Maintain comprehensive knowledge and management of territory-level sales targets and relevant incentive compensation programs. Conduct routine field visits to coach, develop, and motivate sales representatives towards the achievement of sales goals; assess field activity, review work schedules, and oversee field reporting including call documentation. Manage recruitment, interviewing, and selection of talent within the district. Oversee performance evaluations, personnel issues, and disciplinary actions as necessary. Ensure compliance with promotional programs, appropriate use of promotional materials, and adherence to promotional expense budgets. Supervise timekeeping and attendance; acquire proficiency in CRM, BI, HR, and promotional systems, and ensure thorough training of representatives on these platforms. Review and approve expense reports and fully monitor adherence to company expense policies. Maintain consistent and timely communication with the Project Lead/NSM and the client, when applicable. Required Qualifications: Minimum bachelor’s degree from a 4-year accredited college or university Willingness to travel extensively Preferred Qualifications: A minimum of five years of experience in pharmaceutical or medical sales is strongly preferred. High level business & financial acumen Creative thinker with an ability to address challenges and deliver solutions Demonstrated success in persuasion, influence and negotiation skills Initiative, execution oriented Cross functional teamwork experience & skills Uphold client/IQVIA values & ethics IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism. The potential base pay range for this role is $130-150K annually. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.