Role Summary
The Retail Key Account Executive II will have full account responsibility and business ownership for assigned Retail Pharmacy Account(s) to establish and grow HEPLISAV-B sales. This position will be focused on establishing effective working relationships with designated leaders across designated retail banners. The role entails complete vertical ownership of assigned field-based Division/Region/District leaders for designated retail pharmacy banner(s). It works directly with National Account Directors to provide pull-through support for national initiatives within designated banners. This position is field-based and requires travel.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for achieving sales targets and owning/managing relationships for assigned Accounts/Call Targets.
- Understand market dynamics and customer business models to identify opportunities and develop strategies across assigned accounts/call targets.
- Develop relationships with key stakeholders who influence National/Region/District decision making.
- Ensure effective top-down and bottom-up account management to influence positive purchasing outcomes for HEPLISAV-B.
- Execute all functions independently with minimal supervision from the Director, Vaccine Sales and/or mentor for executive level engagements.
- Partner with Director, Vaccine Sales and National Account Director(s) to execute sales and marketing strategies to support increased adult Hep B vaccination and HEPLISAV-B adoption.
- Provide quarterly business updates and performance assessments to leadership; develop and monitor account plans.
- Collaborate with Marketing to understand strategic direction, tactics, and partnership opportunities for assigned Retail HQ customers.
- Exercise sound judgment to ensure integrity and compliance with company policies in all activities and communications.
- Foster Dynavax Vision, Core Values and culture to win as a team and grow individually.
- Maintain accurate up-to-date customer records in the Account Management system.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- BachelorβΓΓ΄s Degree required from an accredited institution; Pharm.D. or MBA preferred
- 3+ years life science sales experience or retail pharmacy experience preferred
- 2+ years strategic account management or retail pharmacy management experience preferred
- Knowledge of retail pharmacy landscape within designated territory required
- Demonstrate a history of learning agility
- Knowledge of product adoption/expansion processes within large retail chains, market dynamics, and reimbursement concepts (local market area preferred)
- Ability to cultivate networks across internal functions and organizational boundaries
- Experience in managing a range of accounts/call targets to drive execution
- Excellent oral, written, and virtual communication and presentation skills
- Ability to drive business results and identify opportunities through strategic thinking and planning
- Understanding of organization objectives; mastery of selling skills including marketplace and account-based selling
- Key Competencies: Account Management, Accountability, Customer Engagement, Customer Discovery, Business Acumen, Executional Effectiveness
- Heavy travel required - 60%
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods; reach with arms and hands; lift and move small objects; keyboard and perform office tasks
- Must be able to obtain all industry credentials and certifications