Regional Sales Leader, Gulf Coast

Job overview

The Regional Sales Leader, Gulf Coast role is field-based and requires residence within the assigned geography; Houston, TX is the listed location. The annual base salary range is $172,000–$220,000. Apnimed is a pharmaceutical company developing oral medication for sleep apnea, and this role leads regional sales execution for its first product. The leader recruits, develops, and coaches sales specialists while translating the company’s healthcare-professional strategy into regional plans. The role manages forecasts, performance, customer relationships, and compliant launch and post-launch execution.

What you'll do

• Lead a local team of sales specialists in pre-launch planning, launch execution, and post-launch selling
• recruit, hire, onboard, and retain team members
• coach through ride-alongs, observation, and feedback
• own regional business planning and territory execution
• allocate resources and budget
• drive sales forecasts and KPIs
• analyze regional and territory data
• build relationships with healthcare professionals, accounts, and health systems
• partner with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Commercial Operations
• support adoption of CRM, sampling, AI enablement, and communications tools
• manage performance and development plans
• ensure compliance with company policy, industry codes, and regulations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

regional sales leader

gulf coast

houston tx

apnimed

$172,000–$220,000 annual base

biopharmaceutical sales

sales leadership

team coaching

product launch

healthcare professionals

regional business planning

extensive travel

overnight travel

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with company match, generous vacation time, company-paid benefits, and a flexible working environment.

Why this role

Requires 5+ years of biopharmaceutical sales management experience, a bachelor’s degree, and extensive travel within the assigned geography, including overnight travel. Product launch experience is preferred.

About the employer

Apnimed is hiring for this role. Industry: Surface Active Agent Manufacturing. Sector: 32.