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About Acadia Pharmaceuticals
Acadia is committed to turning scientific promise into meaningful innovation that makes the difference for underserved neurological and rare disease communities around the world. Our commercial portfolio includes the first and only FDA-approved treatments for Parkinson’s disease psychosis and Rett syndrome.
We are developing the next wave of therapeutic advancements with a robust and diverse pipeline that includes mid- to late-stage programs in Alzheimer’s disease psychosis and Lewy body dementia psychosis, along with earlier-stage programs that address other underserved patient needs. At Acadia, we’re here to be their difference.
Seeking talent near: Minneapolis, MN; Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Des Moines, IA; St. Louis, MO; Nashville, TN
Position Summary:
This role is responsible for coaching, leading, and developing a high-performing team of Long-Term Care (LTC) Sales Specialists. As a first-line leader, this position serves as a key resource to the team and the organization, bringing expertise in disease state knowledge, the selling process, product portfolio, and customer engagement within the LTC environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
People Leadership
Recruit, interview, and hire top-performing sales specialists. Build and model a customer-centric culture by establishing strong relationships with key customers. Motivate and inspire the team around a shared vision and business objectives. Plan and execute effective sales meetings and performance discussions. Represent Acadia’s mission, values, and standards both internally and externally.
Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory
requirements.
Sales Coaching & Talent Development
Conduct regular field visits and provide timely, actionable coaching focused on customer engagement, territory management, and account execution. Assess sales behaviors, providing recognition for strong performance and identifying development opportunities as ne
Typical Day — Sales Manager
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Coaching — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
1–7 days (high-ticket phone close) · 14–30 days (corporate programs)
Common Buyer Objections
- "I need to think about it / talk to my spouse"
- "I've been burned by coaching programs before"
- "Can't I just learn this from YouTube?"
- "The price is too high right now"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI coaching tools emerging
- • Certification vs results debate
- • Group coaching scalability
- • Platform consolidation (Skool, Circle)
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