Vice President of Sales

Posted:
4/1/2026, 2:48:03 AM

Location(s):
Kansas, United States ⋅ Florida, United States ⋅ Pensacola, Florida, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

At PBI-Gordon Companies, and our subsidiaries PBI-Gordon Corporation, Pegasus Laboratories, and PetAg, Inc, our priority is people, pets, and the places they go.  As employee owners, we support each other in building our careers as well as our companies.  Our foundation is rooted in integrity, innovation, partnership, and pride. Come grow with us!

Location: Shawnee, KS or Pensacola, FL
Reports to: Senior Vice President (SVP) & General Manager
Travel: >50%  

Position Summary

Pegasus Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a transformational commercial leader to serve as Vice President of Sales. This executive will lead the strategy, structure, and execution of Pegasus’ commercial organization to accelerate growth and strengthen the company’s position as a leading specialty animal health company. 

This role sits at the center of Pegasus’ growth strategy and is critical to launching and delivering the Trivium Vet business case. The Vice President will lead the evolution of Pegasus’ commercial capabilities, building a modern, analytically driven sales organization capable of creating demand in the veterinary specialty pharmaceutical market. 

The successful candidate will bring a combination of strategic leadership, operational discipline, and field execution expertise, enabling Pegasus to scale its commercial infrastructure while driving measurable revenue growth. 

This role oversees both national sales leadership and U.S. commercial operations, including analytics, sales operations, forecasting, and performance insights that empower marketing and sales effectiveness. 

Pegasus is entering a pivotal phase of growth as the company expands its portfolio and strengthens its position within the specialty animal health market. Delivering on the Trivium Vet growth strategy requires a commercial leader capable of building the organizational capabilities, demand-generation engine, and execution rigor necessary to scale the business. 

 The Vice President of Sales will play a central role in: 

  • Transforming Pegasus’ sales organization into a high-performing commercial engine 
  • Creating demand for specialty veterinary pharmaceuticals 
  • Building the commercial infrastructure, analytics, and operational discipline needed to support sustained growth 
  • Aligning sales, marketing, and commercial operations to deliver measurable business outcomes 

 This role will help shape the future of Pegasus’ commercial organization and directly influence the company’s long-term growth trajectory.

Compensation & Benefits 

  • Employee Ownership (ESOP): Company-funded retirement contribution of approximately 18% of pay, plus 401(k) 
  • Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunity 
  • Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, and Pet Insurance 
  • Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave 
  • Fitness and tuition reimbursement programs 

 Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Commercial Strategy & Leadership 
    • Lead the development and execution of Pegasus’ U.S. commercial strategy, driving sustainable revenue growth and commercial leadership in the veterinary specialty pharmaceutical market. 
    • Translate corporate strategy and initiatives into clear commercial priorities, go-to-market strategies, and sales execution plans. 
    • Identify market opportunities, competitive dynamics, and customer needs to inform strategic decision-making and portfolio positioning. 
    • Partner with executive leadership to align commercial strategy with long-term corporate growth objectives. 
  • Sales Organization Leadership 
    • Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing national sales organization focused on veterinary specialty markets. 
    • Establish clear commercial objectives, performance metrics, and accountability frameworks to drive consistent execution. 
    • Build a culture of performance, customer focus, and commercial excellence. 
    • Recruit and develop senior commercial talent capable of supporting Pegasus’ next phase of growth. 
  • U.S. Commercial Operations & Analytics 
    • Oversee U.S. commercial operations, including sales operations, forecasting, CRM strategy, territory design, incentive compensation, and performance management. 
    • Build advanced commercial analytics capabilities to support data-driven decision-making across sales and marketing. 
    • Ensure that commercial insights, customer data, and market intelligence translate into actionable strategies that improve sales productivity and marketing effectiveness. 
    • Establish scalable commercial infrastructure to support future growth. 
  • Go-to-Market Strategy & Demand Generation 
    • Design and execute integrated go-to-market strategies that align sales, marketing, and customer engagement initiatives. 
    • Lead the commercial execution of product launches, promotional strategies, and demand-generation programs. 
    • Drive growth across multiple channels, including direct sales, distributor partnerships, and eCommerce platforms. 
    • Ensure that commercial programs effectively create demand within the veterinary specialty market. 
  • Cross-Functional Leadership 
    • Serve as a key member of the Pegasus leadership team, partnering closely with marketing, regulatory, product development, and operations. 
    • Provide commercial insights that inform product development, market positioning, and strategic investment decisions. 
    • Ensure alignment between commercial strategy and broader company initiatives. 
  • Commercial Performance & Governance 
    • Establish clear performance metrics across revenue growth, sales productivity, market penetration, and customer acquisition. 
    • Deliver executive-level reporting and insights to senior leadership and the Board. 
    • Ensure disciplined forecasting and operational transparency across the commercial organization. 
    • Develop and implement commercial policies and procedures. 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in businessmarketinganimal science, or related field required  
  • 20+ years of progressive commercial executive leadership experience as a leader of leaders, preferably within animal health, veterinary pharmaceuticals, specialty pharmaceuticals, or healthcare. 
  • Demonstrated success leading complex sales organizations and commercial operations. 
  • Proven ability to design and execute go-to-market strategies that drive measurable revenue growth. 
  • Experience building data-driven commercial organizations, integrating analytics and sales operations to improve performance. 
  • Experience with eCommerce or digital commercial channels supporting veterinary or healthcare markets. 
  • Track record of scaling commercial organizations within growth-oriented or specialty product environments. 
  • Up to 75% travel 
  • This position is based in either our Pensacola, FL or Shawnee, KS office – relocation assistance is available.  

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or advanced business degree preferred 

The successful candidate will demonstrate: 

  • Executive-level leadership presence and strategic thinking 
  • Strong operational discipline and ability to translate strategy into execution 
  • Ability to build and lead high-performing commercial organizations 
  • Data-driven decision-making and analytical rigor 
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills 
  • Experience operating within complex, evolving commercial environments
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to scale organizations 
  • Strong commercial instincts and customer orientation 
  • High degree of accountability and execution focus 
  • Ability to lead through transformation and organizational growth 

Work Environment & Culture 

PBI-Gordon Companies offers a collaborative, employee-owned environment where accountability, partnership, and continuous improvement are valued. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop professionally, and grow their careers alongside the business. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

PBI-Gordon Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

If you thrive on building scalable go-to-market strategy, aligning sales and marketing execution, and turning market insights into action through analytics, we'd love to hear from you. 

Apply today to join an employee-owned company committed to collaboration and results. 

 


PBI-Gordon Companies and its subsidiaries are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees who work 30 hours per week or more. Full-time employees will become eligible to participate in benefits on the first of the month following their start date, unless stated otherwise below. (Note: Interns do not qualify for eligibility.)

Medical Insurance

We are committed to helping you and your dependents maintain health and wellness by offering voluntary, competitive medical insurance and prescription drug plan options.

Dental Insurance

Choose from two voluntary dental plans that are designed to help protect you and your dependents’ oral health. 

Vision Insurance

Our voluntary vision insurance plan is designed to help protect you and your dependents eye health. Coverage is available for eye exams, frames, lenses, and contact lenses. Employee owners are responsible for 100% of the cost of this plan.

Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

We offer a company-paid $50,000 life insurance policy with AD&D. You also have the opportunity to purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for yourself, your spouse and/or your dependent children. The cost for this coverage is based on the amount you elect and your age.

Short- and Long-term Disability

Our company-paid short-term and long-term disability plans to provide income replacement in the event you are not able to work due to illness or injury. Short-term disability will provide 70% income replacement up to $1,350 per week and long-term disability will provide 60% income replacement up to $5,000 per month.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EAP Services are company paid to benefit all employee-owners and their families. EAP provides up to six free counseling sessions to help you and your family members manage life stressors, solve personal or relationship concerns, and achieve your goals.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Flexible Spending Plans offer employee-owners the option to set aside pre-tax monies into a medical reimbursement or dependent care account to help pay for out-of-pocket medical, dental or vision expenses or day care costs. The maximum contributions are determined by the IRS and adjusted annually. This is a use-it-or-lose-it account, meaning any funds remaining in the account following the close of the plan year will be forfeited.

Pet Insurance

We love our pets! Pet insurance options for your furry friends is offered through the ASPCA. Employee-owners can enroll and pay premiums directly to ASPCA.

Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)

Everyone needs time off to rest and recharge! Paid time off includes Regular PTO, Personal PTO, and specified paid company holidays. *The amount of paid time off (PTO) depends upon the employee's position and years of service.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

We act like we own the company because we do! An ESOP provides employees with an ownership stake in the company. It’s an additional form of compensation directly tied to PBI-Gordon Companies financial success. All regular employees are eligible to participate in the ESOP the first of the month following 30 days of service. PBI-Gordon Companies contributes approximately 18% of total compensation annually with a six-year vesting schedule. Our ESOP is more than a benefit, it is a key part of a culture, and it can provide significant rewards in retirement!

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Saving for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions you can make. We offer a 401(k)-retirement savings plan to assist employees with this important financial goal. New employee owners are eligible to participate the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We provide a company match of 100% up to 3% deferral with a three-year vesting schedule.

Fitness Reimbursement

We believe regular exercise helps improve overall health and job performance. PBI-Gordon will reimburse up to a maximum of $300 annually for gym/fitness memberships.

William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman Scholarship Fund

Children or grandchildren of employee-owners may apply for a scholarship under the William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman scholarship fund. Applicants are awarded based on financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in extracurricular/community activities.  

Tuition Reimbursement

After one full year of employment, employee-owners are eligible for tuition reimbursement for bachelor’s level coursework related to their current job or any future job offered at PBI-Gordon Companies.

Parental Leave

Company paid parental leave is offered to employee-owners following the birth of a child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption, foster care, or surrogacy. This policy will run concurrently with Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, as applicable.


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