Director of Sales - Independent Pharmacy Network

Reporting to the Senior Director, Business Development, Sales & Member Experience, the Director of Sales will be responsible for leading and executing strategic sales initiatives and vision within the McKesson Independent Retail Banner Network.  This role requires a highly experienced professional with a proven track record in business development, sales, and coaching, particularly within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a deep understanding of pharmacy and retail business operations. 

 Leadership and Management

• Lead and mentor a diverse team, fostering a trust-based, inclusive work environment.
• Attract, onboard, and develop talent to enhance team efficiency, productivity and performance.
• Set and communicate clear goals and provide regular feedback to team members to drive performance and career development.
• Lead, train, mentor and develop account team members to achieve superior performance and team engagement.
• Monitor and evaluate the account management team activities to ensure they meet established goals and performance metrics.
• Identify and execute an ongoing Individual development Plan (IDP) for self and direct reports. 

Strategic Planning, Execution and Collaboration

• Execute functional strategies to achieve key business objectives.
• Drive implementation and utilization of the Guardian/l.D.A./Remedy’sRx/Enterprise programs.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as Marketing, Category Management, Customer Care, Finance, Communications, Professional Affairs and Legal to align strategy and activities.
• Provide direction, deploy resources, and integrate activities across multiple stakeholders to achieve organizational growth goals.
• Coordinate member and account team feedback while collaborating with internal stakeholders to continuously enhance the member experience.
• Monitor and track KPl's, identify opportunities and create action plans for improvement. 
• Work closely with the Senior Director to develop strategies and ensure effective communication and execution with the account team and pharmacies.
• Lead projects, from conception to implementation that create or improve programs, resources and processes.
• Support Member Events and Conferences as required. 
• Support the execution of business objectives, tactics and action plans. 
• Renew Contract agreements on an as needed basis. 

• Build and nurture long-term relationships with key stakeholders and industry leaders, positioning the business as a partner of choice.

Educational Background: 

• Degree or diploma in a relevant discipline; Business preferred. 

Professional Experience: 

• Minimum of 5+ years of comparable professional experience within the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry. 

• Experience in a leadership role and/or multi-unit management considered an asset. 
• Proven track record in business development and sales.
• Understanding of pharmacy and the business of pharmacy in Canada. 
• Functional knowledge of pharmacy business operations considered an asset.

Technical Skills: 

• Extensive knowledge of MS Office products (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams). 
• Experience with digital tools such as Salesforce, PowerBI, and SAP is an asset. 
• Knowledge of process and project management. 

Communication and Interpersonal Skills: 

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with experience presenting to groups of various sizes. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all internal and external stakeholders.

Leadership and Management Skills: 

• Demonstrated leadership ability and excellent partnering skills. 
• Experience in negotiation, financial management, and navigating business development cycles. 
• Performance management skills and experience. 
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent organization and time management skills. 
• Attention to detail, with an ability to summarize and manage complex issues. 
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills with an ability to see the big picture. 
• Professionalism and experience in dealing with a high-demand business environment. 

Additional Requirements: 

• Valid Canadian Driver's License. 
• Ability to travel nationally (35%). 

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