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Vaccine Sales Director - Tennessee/Kentucky

GSK
On-site
Memphis, TN
Sales

Role Summary

The Vaccine Sales Director (VSD) is a key field leadership role responsible for driving commercial performance across a team of Pediatric, Adult, and Hybrid Immunization Specialists. The VSD will lead day-to-day sales execution of GSK Vaccines’ strategic priorities within their district, ensuring strong sales performance, team development, and operational excellence. This position reports to the Vaccine Sales Lead and is a member of the Area Sales Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and direct Immunization Specialists teams to achieve or exceed vaccine sales, coverage, and market share goals
  • Translate national and area-level sales strategy into action plans tailored to the district
  • Identify growth opportunities and diagnose performance gaps using market insights and analytics
  • Ensure alignment between local execution and broader Vaccines Business Unit priorities
  • Ensure teams leverage digital tools and data to enhance targeting and Good Selling Outcomes
  • Recruit, develop, and retain top performing Immunization Specialists across Pediatric, Adult, and Hybrid teams
  • Ensure structured development plans, coaching and performance feedback
  • Drive accountability and high performance through goal setting, KPI tracking, and field observation
  • Review key success metrics and Incentive Compensation plans to ensure team understanding
  • Routinely utilize field visits and meetings to coach on business planning, targeting, and action plans
  • Foster a culture of learning, inclusion, and excellence in execution
  • Ensure effective communication of clinical value and benefits of GSK vaccines to healthcare professionals and account staff
  • Support promotional initiatives, local educational events, and product launches
  • Monitor team performance in vaccine uptake, adoption, and compliance with approved processes
  • Collaborate with area Account Management, Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams to resolve barriers
  • Share field insights with leadership to inform strategy adjustments and resource allocation
  • Uphold standards for compliant, high-quality customer engagement and documentation
  • Achieve district sales, immunization rate, and market share targets; ensure high-performing teams meet KPIs
  • Demonstrate effective HCP engagement and coaching impact; maintain accurate CRM documentation and compliant sales processes

Qualifications

  • Required: Bachelor's degree
  • Required: Minimum 7 years of pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical experience
  • Required: Minimum 2 years of people management experience
  • Required: Experience selling in a health systems environment
  • Required: Valid driver's license
  • Required: Willing and able to travel up to 50% of time
  • Preferred: Minimum of 1 year of vaccines sales management experience
  • Preferred: Knowledge of vaccines market, products, and clinical environment
  • Preferred: Strong track record of high performance and results
  • Preferred: Excellent oral/written communication, presentation, and influencing skills

Skills

  • Ability to lead teams and translate strategy to local business
  • Advanced business acumen and analytical skills to diagnose opportunities
  • Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills
  • Self-directed and organized; adaptable to changing environment
  • Strong collaboration with other Sales leaders to mobilize action plans
  • Ability to identify issues quickly and develop timely, compliant resolutions

Additional Requirements

  • This is a field-based position; travel percentage determined by customer location relative to candidate