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AT LIFENET HEALTH, YOU ARE THE ADVANTAGE

Every day, YOU help us to save lives, restore health, and bring hope to patients and families around the world. At LifeNet Health, we cultivate growth, innovation, and collaboration, where your contributions drive solutions that benefit humanity.

Together, we are united by a mission greater than ourselves, a purpose rooted in healing.

ABOUT THIS JOB

Location: Central: Minnesota, Kentucky, Iowa, Kansas, Wisconsin, Illinois

Department: RWS

Clinical Status: Clinical

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT

The Executive Sales Director is responsible for driving the growth of LifeNet Health Wound Care business within the designated market. They are responsible for the development, maintenance, leadership/direction and the sales/distribution of LifeNet Health Wound Care products within their assigned geographic area. The Director is responsible for sales performance, management/accountability of the Wound Care customers, maintaining key relationships with partners, developing, and implementing strategic sales plans, and creating sales. The position is the key management contact for the Regional Managers and is therefore responsible for strategic sales plans, hiring/development, performance and ensuring focused attention to regional activities.

Important: You will need to travel at least 80% of the time and reside near the location.

Your work will have purpose every single day, contributing directly to life-changing outcomes.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Strategic Planning: Responsible for planning and implementing strategies to ensure that the revenue budget and the area’s strategic service goals are met by Regional Managers and field-based Sales Representatives. Creates and implements business plans and sales strategies to execute against high revenue growth imperatives. Develops and reviews business plans quarterly. Provides real-time analysis of account activity.

• People Leadership: Provides oversight to assigned team by supervising, guiding, and directing employees to be effective team members. Ensures that everyone is equipped with the right skills, tools, and talents necessary for executing their duties. Using the established people processes (performance, development, succession, and career) to ensure that their team’s level of performance and capabilities meet current and future standards.
• Business Development: Prospects, targets, and develop robust, strategic business relationships with top clients. Utilizes technical expertise to leverage client utilization of company’s products and services. Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; and integrating contract requirements with business operations
• Strategic Partnerships: Engages key constituents as thought partners with focus on senior-level decision makers to understand clients’ work, differentiate the company’s brand and tailor value propositions to these critical influencers. Partners with marketing, and various cross-departmental resources to plan and implement strategies that ensure the revenue budget is met and the territory’s strategic goals are met.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BS)
• Minimum of 8 years sales experience in Medical Device Industry, Hospital Sales and/or Physician Sales; Operating room, orthopedic or neurosurgical product experience preferred
• Minimum of 10 years’ leadership experience Management with direct reports; One or more years of LifeNet Health experience, Sales Management experience preferred
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred/Skills/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BS), Business or Marketing preferred.
• 3 years sales experience in biotech, life sciences, pharma, or medical device industry preferred.

 Key Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Communication: Effective oral, written and presentation communication skills
• Strategic Thinking: Strategic planning and interfacing especially for complex or critical products. Impact of regulatory changes on internal processes and products Clear, comprehensive understanding of the link between department/function and business strategy
• People Development: Actively engages in talent management practices (selection, promotion, development and engagement) to cultivate a workforce that is well aligned with current and emerging talent needs
• Relationship Management: Builds and sustains partnerships across organizational boundaries and functions as well as outside the organization to achieve common goals and outcomes
• Research Problem Solving: Leads thorough analysis of situations with appropriate attention to detail and the big picture including consideration of impact at multiple levels of the system

WHY JOIN LIFENET HEALTH

When you join LifeNet Health, you're not just taking a job, you’re joining a mission-driven community dedicated to making a global impact through regenerative medicine. You’ll be part of a workplace that values authenticity, collaboration, and the drive to make a difference.

We recognize that great work happens when people feel supported. That’s why our total rewards package is designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

Here’s how we support YOU:

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage- Comprehensive care that won’t break the bank.
• Profit Sharing Plan- Share in the success you help create.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan- Invest in your future with confidence.
• Paid Parental Leave- 6 weeks to bond with your newest family member.
• Corporate Sponsored Events- Celebrate milestones and build connections.
• Generous Paid Time Off- Because balance matters:
  • 19 vacation days (based on position, tenure, and state laws)
  • 9 sick days (subject to local and state regulations)
  • 9 holidays (7 standard + 2 floating)
• Flexible Work Program- For approved roles, how and where you perform best.
• Tuition reimbursement- We invest in your growth and education.
• Career & Leadership Development- Expand your impact and potential.
• Wellness Program- Prioritize your health with holistic resources.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Support for you and your household.
• Incredible teammates- Collaborate with passionate, dedicated professionals.

Note: All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and may be modified at any time, with or without notice, unless otherwise required by law. This job posting does not constitute an employment contract and does not alter the “at-will” nature of employment at LifeNet Health.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $152,547 - $203,396 Plus $85,000 Variable

Final compensation will be based on factors such as geographic location, qualifications, and prior relevant experience. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

LifeNet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

As part of our commitment to safety, we maintain a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment substance abuse screening.