Job Title
Immunology Sales Specialist - Portfolio (Des Moines/Iowa City)Requisition
JR000015514 Immunology Sales Specialist - Portfolio (Des Moines/Iowa City) (Open)Location
Des Moines, IAAdditional Locations
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Join Our Company’s Immunology Sales Force Team, where we work to become a valued partner in serving patients with autoimmune and rare diseases.
Summary
The successful candidate will be able to show documented success as a top producer using superior clinical selling skills, while effectively managing their territory operating within all compliance and company policies and procedures, as a results-oriented sales person, business partner and consultant. Develop strategically targeted, accounts and specific business plans that reflect an in-depth understanding of local, regional and national market forces impacting product sales. The incumbent will skillfully deal with the concepts and complexities associated with the products and adjunctive therapies and must demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the clinical data.
Essential Functions
Meet or exceed all established territory sales plan and expense plan goals and objectives, by developing and implementing strategies specific to the assigned territory.
Establish and maintain professional relationships with targeted opinion leaders and physicians
Maintain an updated working knowledge of our pharmaceuticals products and relevant disease states.
Effectively develops a Territory Business Plan, plans all work days and weeks, established call plans and prepares for all sales calls so as to meet or exceed goals and objectives.
Develop and implement special programs within territory to maximize sales opportunities, i.e. speakers’ bureau programs, symposia, etc.
Develop and/or maintain permanent customer records.
Complete assigned administrative tasks in a timely, accurate, legible, and organized manner.
Communicate a current, effective, and accurate sales presentation to customers.
Present a professional sales image in all business matters.
Carry out duties and responsibilities in compliance with applicable regulations and Pharma guidelines and operate assigned sales territory within established sales and/or corporate policies, procedures, and standards
Attend regional and national conferences throughout the year
Skills & Competencies
Selling skills – Ability to profitably build new business and expand existing customer relationships
Clinical Acumen – Possesses strong clinical and disease state knowledge that enables impactful clinical selling and strong decision making, while showing a deep understanding of the market and customers’ patients/practice
Business Acumen – Understands industry trends, economic sectors and market dynamics to drive strategy
Communications and Teamwork –Communicates accurately, concisely and compellingly to a variety of audiences and adapts communication style as needed; ability to forge and maintain effective relationships with internal employees and external customers
Resource Utilization – Identifies available resources and solves problems by utilizing best available information and support resources
Demonstrate the values: Patient Centric, Integrity, Innovative and Collaborative
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree, and 3 + years’ experience required in one or more of the following areas:
Ophthalmology
Nephrology
Rheumatology
Pulmonology
Neurology
Dermatology
In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, will consider either an Associate’s Degree and 5+ years, OR 7+ years, of successful, proven pharmaceutical or industry equivalent experience within one of the above listed Therapeutic Areas. Current experience within the territory and customer knowledge highly preferred.
Experience Selling Biologics to Specialty Physicians in rare disease areas preferred
A valid motor vehicle operator's license.
Preferred work location: Des Moines or Iowa City
Local travel; some overnight required, may vary depending on the region
Our company offers employees a Total Rewards package which includes competitive pay and benefits. To learn more about our Total Rewards benefits please visit: Benefits & Well-Being
The expected base pay range for this position is $144K - $190K. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
This position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable program. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.