Primary Care Sales Consultant- Joliet-Orland Park, IL

Overview

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Primary Care Sales Consultant - Joliet-Orland Park, IL

The Primary Care Sales Consultant (SC) is accountable for implementing the sales strategies for an approved Cardiorenal product. You will further drive launch activities for an anticipated launch for menopause. Responsibilities include driving demand, clinical education and sales by developing, coordinating, and implementing a strategic business plan for Primary Care Physicians, primarily in community settings.

The position reports to the CVR Area General Manager (AGM) and will be an integral part of the Area Customer Squad, collaborating closely with Marketing, Market Access, Patient Services, and other internal partners to drive US Pharma outcomes. The span of coverage will be within the Joliet-Orland Park, IL metro areas. Travel up to 50% within the territory. The position is residence based and the candidate must be domiciled within the territory.

• Build and develop professional relationships with (but not limited to) primary care and pharmacy staff within assigned customers.
• Drive appropriate utilization of approved CV and menopause products; collaborate with the Customer Squad to generate pull-through within local payers and community HCPs.
• Leverage expertise on the diabetes and menopause marketplace, applicable competitors, industry and cross-functional activities/plans to anticipate and manage business opportunities and challenges.
• Provide input to other commercial colleagues (e.g., sales leadership, regional account managers) regarding strategic and tactical planning for territory, area, and region.
• Develop and implement effective customer-specific business plans; communicate insights to internal stakeholders.
• Prioritize time and effort to ensure optimal coverage of appropriate physician specialists based on opportunity and potential.
• Understand fully the assigned customers’ product and business needs and work to meet those needs while adhering to Bayer ethics and compliance standards.
• Anticipate barriers to goal achievement and propose responsible solutions for success.
• Handle customer objections effectively and exceed customer expectations with the value provided to physicians. Occasionally may train others in the region.
• Leverage emerging technologies to enhance performance and continuously improve proficiency.
• Understand and comply with pharmaceutical industry guidelines and regulations and apply high ethical standards in day-to-day work.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 10 years of relevant sales experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• Proven track record of consistent high performance in a sales role or other relevant experience.
• Proven track record in developing long-standing relationships with customers.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to foster an environment that promotes ethical behavior and compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Ability to comply with customer credentialing and safety requirements (e.g., up-to-date vaccinations, trainings).
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree is a plus.
• 5 years of successful pharmaceutical/biotech/medical sales experience in competitive landscapes.
• In-depth knowledge in cardiovascular and/or diabetes and/or menopause disease states.
• Product launch experience.
• Strong analytical and computer capabilities.
• Virtual Sales Experience.
• Strong local relationships with HCPs and understanding of local market.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $ to $. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant).…