Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Sales Specialist generating new business, while managing a portfolio of clients. Establishing long-term business relationships with physician call points.

Great opportunity to break into pharmaceutical sales - my client is very open to B2B/outside sales experience in any industry. Must live in the Detroit or northern/western suburbs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Represents company in a professional manner at all times while adhering to all company and area policies
• Displays confidence and professionalism even during times of stress and in difficult situations
• Demonstrates business acumen and ability to understand disease state, products and marketplace
• Displays teamwork and collaboration and understands that these are the fuel for organizational success
• Exhibit strong territory skills by identifying and physically calling on appropriate numbers of healthcare provider targets with the required frequency
• Demonstrates a total office call approach to selling by placing value on every interaction and conversation with the HCP
• Create and maintain detailed records of all contacts and meetings. Produce reports when needed
• Must maintain ethical and moral standards
• Possess a current and valid license at all-times with clean motor vehicle record for the past 5 years
• Performs other duties as required and necessary to ensure the success of the Company

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to determine customer needs and concerns, to determine the appropriate approach to the situation and to gain commitment
• Ability to overcome obstacles to accomplish sales objectives, to make repeated attempts to reach sales objectives and to stay motivated in the face of disappointment and rejection
• Excellent oral communication, written and listening skills along with the ability to express oneself clearly and concisely
• Self-motivated and disciplined
• Documented successful sales track record preferred, but not required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

• None

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent sales experience

Experience:

• 1-3 years of outside/B2B sales experience

Working Environment

Sales Specialists set their own hours to fit doctors' schedules, often having appointments in the early morning, in the evening, or at lunch. Sales personnel may spend much time traveling and often have to wait to see doctors despite appointments.

Physical Activities:

• Must be able to drive a vehicle and travel within their assigned territory
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times

Physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.