Regional Sales Manager - East

About the role

The Regional Sales Manager – East is responsible for leading and developing a high-performing team of 4–6 Territory Account Managers focused on driving profitable growth across the Life Sciences portfolio, including laboratory consumables, benchtop instrumentation, and related solutions. This role oversees commercial activities throughout the Eastern United States and Canada, with a primary focus on executing sales strategies through Tier 1 and Tier 2 distribution partners while maintaining key relationships with end users in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, diagnostics, academic, and research markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 4–6 Territory Account Managers to achieve and exceed revenue, profitability, and strategic growth objectives.
• Establish clear performance expectations, sales goals, and development plans for direct reports.
• Carry out hazard assessments, inspections, and audits as required by legislative framework and/or corporate requirements.
• Ensure that the requirements of the health, safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained.
• Implement appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
• Ensure that appropriate equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in safe condition.
• Provide information, instruction and supervision to employees.
• Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees.
• Develop and execute joint business plans with distributors to drive growth, increase market penetration, and expand share of wallet.
• Align distributor sales resources with company growth initiatives, product launches, promotional campaigns, and strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with marketing, product management, and business development teams to support new product introductions and market expansion initiatives.
• Drive funnel development activities through distributor partnerships, customer engagement, product demonstrations, and targeted growth campaigns.
• Support Territory Account Managers and distributor partners in managing key customer relationships and strategic opportunities.
• Participate in executive-level customer meetings, contract negotiations, and large project opportunities.
• Develop relationships with laboratory managers, procurement teams, scientists, researchers, and operational stakeholders to understand customer needs and identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Product Management, Operations, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful execution of commercial initiatives.
• Provide market intelligence and customer feedback to support product roadmap development and portfolio strategy.
• Ensure alignment between regional activities and broader North American commercial objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3–7+ years of sales experience in Life Sciences, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, diagnostics, or laboratory solutions (level adjustable based on role seniority).
• 2+ years of channel, partner, or indirect sales experience, with demonstrated success managing distributor, reseller, or strategic partner relationships preferred.
• Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce or equivalent), pipeline forecasting, and performance reporting.

Benefits

• Robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision.
• 401(K) including company match, Paid Time Off annually + Paid Holidays.
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growth.

Pay

$120/K - $150 plus bonus

Schedule

Not specified