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Area Sales Specialist jobs are open across medical devices, software, industrial distribution, and financial services, at every level from entry-level territory rep to senior account specialist, with common specializations in B2B field sales, channel partnerships, and product-line sales. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About the Department
You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx), which is responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product Supply. The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, which globally employ approx. 20,000 of Novo Nordisk’s 50,000 employees.
FFEx is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design, plan, and build all new aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our production facilities with the use of modern technology, as we are setting the standards for the aseptic production of the future. Facilities designed today which we will still be proud of 20 years from now. FF Expansions has a global approach, where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world.
What we offer you:
- Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
- All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
- Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
- Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
- Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
- Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
- Tuition Assistance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Employee Referral Awards
At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.
The Position
Serves as key member of shift production leadership team, to include providing operations support & coaching.
Relationships
Reports to Shift Manager.
Essential Functions
- Acts as a process advocate, coordinating daily schedule with Work Cell Leaders & support groups, removing barriers & enabling processes to run optimally based on assigned area of responsibility (Aseptic Production, Finished Production Assembly, Finished Production Packaging)
- Serves as coach & mentor for team members related to technique, behaviour & mindset by:
- Visualizing/tracking events & actions
- Confirming that operators understand & follow processes
- Verifying that solutions work & are shared across shifts
- Executes process confirmation of operations standards used on shift & work with process teams to proactively improve quality & compliance
- Resolves/elevates issues related to systems such as e-time, PRISM & SAP
- Implements process improvements
- Observes & enforces all safety & environmental requirements
- Manages development planning process for operators on shift
- Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
- Other accountabilities, as assigned
Physical Requirements
Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Strap & unstrap pallets using hands. Ability to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May required corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require colour vision based on role. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. May be required to work at elevated heights. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials. May be required to wear gloves. Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environment. Occasionally positions oneself within confined spaces for inspection, repair & maintenance of equipment. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree from an accredited university required
- May consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of four (4) years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment. If position is for Aseptic Production, two of the four years must be aseptic processing experience
- Minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing experience required, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment. If position is for Aseptic Production, both years must be aseptic processing experience
- Experience using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies & achieving sustainable process improvements a plus
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly in writing & in presentations preferred
- Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning methodologies & is able to use multiple methods to train & coach others preferred
- Computer expertise in the following applications: MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP & novoLIMS preferred
- Experience planning, organizing, managing execution, checking results & revising work plans preferred
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
About the Department
You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx), which is responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product Supply. The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, which globally employ approx. 20,000 of Novo Nordisk’s 50,000 employees.
FFEx is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design, plan, and build all new aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our production facilities with the use of modern technology, as we are setting the standards for the aseptic production of the future. Facilities designed today which we will still be proud of 20 years from now. FF Expansions has a global approach, where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world.
What we offer you:
- Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
- All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
- Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
- Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
- Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
- Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
- Tuition Assistance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Employee Referral Awards
At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.
The Position
Serves as key member of shift production leadership team, to include providing operations support & coaching.
Relationships
Reports to Shift Manager.
Essential Functions
- Acts as a process advocate, coordinating daily schedule with Work Cell Leaders & support groups, removing barriers & enabling processes to run optimally based on assigned area of responsibility (Aseptic Production, Finished Production Assembly, Finished Production Packaging)
- Serves as coach & mentor for team members related to technique, behaviour & mindset by:
- Visualizing/tracking events & actions
- Confirming that operators understand & follow processes
- Verifying that solutions work & are shared across shifts
- Executes process confirmation of operations standards used on shift & work with process teams to proactively improve quality & compliance
- Resolves/elevates issues related to systems such as e-time, PRISM & SAP
- Implements process improvements
- Observes & enforces all safety & environmental requirements
- Manages development planning process for operators on shift
- Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
- Other accountabilities, as assigned
Physical Requirements
Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Strap & unstrap pallets using hands. Ability to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May required corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require colour vision based on role. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. May be required to work at elevated heights. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials. May be required to wear gloves. Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environment. Occasionally positions oneself within confined spaces for inspection, repair & maintenance of equipment. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree from an accredited university required
- May consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of four (4) years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment. If position is for Aseptic Production, two of the four years must be aseptic processing experience
- Minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing experience required, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment. If position is for Aseptic Production, both years must be aseptic processing experience
- Experience using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies & achieving sustainable process improvements a plus
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly in writing & in presentations preferred
- Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning methodologies & is able to use multiple methods to train & coach others preferred
- Computer expertise in the following applications: MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP & novoLIMS preferred
- Experience planning, organizing, managing execution, checking results & revising work plans preferred
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Who's Hiring
- Channel Partners15
- G and M Oil Company10G
- FirstService Residential8
- Tuff Shed7
- Huntington Bank7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in area sales specialist jobs.
- 1-3 years of outside or territory sales experience in a relevant industry
- Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed assigned sales quotas
- Proficiency with CRM software to manage pipeline and activity reporting
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within an assigned territory
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field
- Strong verbal communication and consultative selling skills
Tips for Your Area Sales Specialist Job Search
Match your resume to the vertical
An area sales specialist resume for a medical device company should emphasize clinical relationships and compliance awareness, while one targeting a SaaS company should highlight CRM fluency and renewal rates. Tailor the language to the industry before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists area sales specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by territory type, not just title
Some area sales specialist roles cover named accounts, others cover a geographic patch, and others focus on channel or distribution partners. Knowing which model suits your background lets you target openings where your specific experience translates most directly.
Prepare a territory business plan for interviews
Many hiring managers for area sales roles ask candidates to present a 30-60-90 day plan. Outline how you'd assess the existing pipeline, prioritize accounts, and ramp to quota in the target territory. Specifics about their market signal genuine preparation.
Negotiate on base, variable split, and car allowance
Area sales specialist offers often include a mix of base salary, commission, a car allowance, and expense reimbursement. Understand the on-target earnings structure and ask how the variable component is calculated before you accept any offer.
Area Sales Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most area sales specialists?
Channel Partners, G and M Oil Company, and FirstService Residential are hiring the most area sales specialists right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries with the heaviest hiring include medical devices, distribution, and business-to-business software.
How many area sales specialist jobs are remote?
About 70% of area sales specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the nature of field sales means most roles still require regular in-territory travel. Inside sales or channel-partner-focused area specialist roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility compared to traditional field positions.
How do you become an area sales specialist?
Start with a role in inside sales, retail sales, or account coordination to build foundational selling skills and CRM experience. Move into an outside or territory sales position to develop field prospecting habits. Build product knowledge in a specific vertical, demonstrate consistent quota attainment, and use that record to apply for dedicated area sales specialist openings.
Can you get hired as an area sales specialist with little or no experience?
Some employers hire candidates with no formal sales experience if they show strong communication skills, a competitive drive, and industry familiarity. Entry-level area specialist roles in distribution, insurance, and consumer goods are common starting points. Highlighting any customer-facing work, volunteer leadership, or relevant coursework strengthens an application when direct sales history is limited.
What does the area sales specialist interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call focused on sales background and territory experience, followed by a panel or hiring manager interview with behavioral and situational questions. A role-play exercise or a territory business plan presentation is common in later rounds. Final stages often involve a conversation with regional leadership and a compensation discussion.
Where can I find and apply to area sales specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to area sales specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and territory experience, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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