Aquestive District Sales Manager

Aquestive Therapeutics is directly hiring for a District Sales Manager role to lead markets across multiple states.    About Aquestive Therapeutics     With more than 20 years of pioneering patient-centered innovation, we've transformed how millions access life-saving medications. Our track record speaks for itself: 6 FDA approvals, 2.5 billion doses delivered worldwide, and a presence across 6 continents. As we prepare to launch Anaphylm ™, our latest breakthrough in overcoming patient barriers, we're building a sales team that shares our commitment to innovation that matters.    The Role         As a District Sales Manager, you'll be the architect of launch success in your region, building a team that doesn't just hit numbers, but changes patient outcomes. You'll recruit talent, develop future leaders, and translate corporate strategy into territory-level wins. This isn't management from a distance; you'll be in the field coaching your territory representatives through complex sales cycles, celebrating breakthrough moments, and holding the line on performance and integrity.    Key Responsibilities     Build & Lead a High-Performing Team    Recruit exceptional Therapeutic Specialty Representatives who combine sales excellence with mission alignment.    Develop your team through consistent field coaching, structured feedback, and individualized development plans.     Create a culture of accountability and growth where representatives take ownership of their territories and support each other's success.    Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion across your region—ensuring every team member has the support and opportunities to thrive.    Identify and cultivate future leaders within your team.    Drive Strategic Execution     Partner with VP of Sales, Areas Sales Director and peer DSMs to shape national sales strategy, leveraging field-level insights to inform direction.    Translate corporate objectives into district business plans that account for local market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and payer environments.    Establish clear performance metrics and tracking mechanisms that connect daily activities to launch milestones.    Analyze territory performance data to identify gaps, opportunities, and best practices worth scaling.    Coach for Impact     Conduct frequent field rides that balance observation, real-time coaching, and collaborative problem-solving.    Help representatives master the consultative selling approach required for Anaphylm's value proposition.    Guide your team through objection handling, particularly around payer access and product differentiation.    Connect daily sales activities to the broader mission—helping representatives see how their work removes barriers for patients who need an effective, easy-to-carry, easy-to-use epinephrine rescue medication.    Navigate Market Access Complexity     Develop fluency in payer landscapes—national plans, formularies, and local coverage nuances.    Translate payer insights into actionable pull-through strategies for your team.    Collaborate with Market Access and Hub Services to resolve coverage barriers and accelerate patient starts .    Track and share market access wins, barrier patterns, and successful resolution strategies.    Foster Cross-Functional Alignment     Partner with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Training, and Market Access to ensure consistent brand execution.    Serve as the voice of the field—sharing customer insights, competitive intelligence, and execution challenges that inform broader strategy.    Facilitate collaboration with specialty pharmacy partners and patient services teams.    Represent your region in national sales meetings, strategy sessions, and launch planning forums.    Ensure Operational Excellence      Drive CRM discipline across your team—ensuring high-quality documentation of calls, payer feedback, and sampling activity.    Monitor compliance with all regulatory requirements including PDMA, AE/product complaint reporting, and promotional guidelines.    Conduct regular territory business reviews that assess performance, identify improvement areas, and align on priorities.    Manage district budget and resources efficiently to maximize ROI.    Qualifications      Required:     Bachelor's degree    Minimum 5 years leading pharmaceutical or specialty sales teams (front-line management experience required )    Proven success leading teams through product launches—ideally in specialty, allergy, or related therapeutic areas    Deep understanding of sales strategy, market access dynamics, and HCP engagement models    Track record of developing talent and improving team performance through effective coaching    Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into strategic action    Willingness to travel 60 – 75%, including overnight stays for field rides, customer events, and company meetings    Preferred:     Experience in rescue medication, allergy, or products addressing medication adherence/administration barriers    Background in specialty pharmacy or hub services operations    Previous management of geographically dispersed team    Who Thrives Here     Mission-Driven Leaders who measure success not just by quota attainment, but by the patient lives improved through your team's work.    Launch Veterans who have built markets from scratch.    Talent Developers who get genuine satisfaction from watching team members grow, earn promotions, and achieve things they didn't think possible.    Strategic Executor who thinks big picture but obsesses over execution details.    Emotionally Intelligent Coaches who read people well, adapt coaching styles to individual needs, and build trust through authenticity and consistency.    Collaborative Partners who break down silos naturally. 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