Regional Sales Director - Northeast
Position Summary
The Regional Sales Director (RSD) is responsible for leading and executing field sales strategies for the company's flagship glaucoma product ZOLYMBUS™, and the expanding iVIZIA ® dry eye portfolio across a defined multi-state region. This role focuses on driving growth with glaucoma prioritized providers, as well as expanding retail iVIZIA ® portfolio recommendations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Regional Sales Leadership
Lead day-to-day sales execution across the region in alignment with national brand strategy and direction from the VP of Sales.
Own regional performance to goal, and motivate team to achieve quarterly goal attainment for full product portfolio of responsibility.
Regularly monitor and manage KPI attainment, and regional sales activities.Team Management & Development
Recruit, coach, and develop a team of high-performing Territory Managers.
Conduct routine field rides to assess skills, reinforce selling excellence, and provide real-time feedback.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous learning, and clinical credibility.
Partner with Sales Training to ensure team competency in product knowledge, selling skills, and pull-through effectiveness.Customer Engagement & Market Development
Strengthen relationships with ECPs and all key support staff throughout the region.
Execute localized educational programs, lunch-and-learns, and product demonstrations to increase brand familiarity and portfolio adoption.
Collaborate with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and support regional professional society activities as needed.Cross-Functional Execution
Partner with marketing, medical, and access teams to ensure consistent messaging, sampling strategy execution, and effective distribution support.
Provide field-based "voice of customer" insights on marketing initiatives, product updates, and go-to-market tactics.
Coordinate with national leadership to support regional conferences, trade shows, and strategic customer meetings.Business Performance & Operational Excellence
Track regional sales performance, call metrics, and activity reports; identify gaps and implement corrective actions.
Ensure timely and accurate CRM usage, field reporting, and compliance with company policies.
Oversee regional budget management, including samples, travel, and promotional resources.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 3–5+ years of successful pharmaceutical, or medical device sales experience, with at least 3+ years in field leadership required.
- Strong understanding of ophthalmic practice operations a definite plus.
- Demonstrated success driving regional sales growth, coaching field teams, and building customer relationships.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Must be able to travel within region up to 60–70%.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Leadership & team development
- Clinical fluency and comfort discussing approved supportive materials with ECPs
- Strong business acumen & data-driven decision-making
- Territory planning & performance management
- Customer engagement excellence
- High accountability, adaptability, and execution focus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- This position requires prolonged sitting.
- Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity enough to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, and other office equipment.
- Requires normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare, and communicate appropriately.
- Additional physical requirements include hearing spoken communication clearly.
- Can hear accurately the spoken word with moderate office noise.
- Can apply deductive reasoning and understand complicated issues.
- Can follow instructions and work rules and company policies.
- Can follow safety and security practices.
- Can meet deadlines and effectively deal with work stress.
- Can accurately communicate ideas, facts and technical information.
- Can maintain confidentiality of certain information.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
- Thea offers a full suite of employee benefits, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; a generous schedule of paid time off (PTO); life and disability insurance; paid parental leave; and a competitive 401(k) company match.
- Thea is a flexible and entrepreneurial work environment where you will enjoy an inclusive culture and the opportunity to have your voice and ideas directly shape the future of the company.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.
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