The opportunity
This position will be part of a sales team focused on the psychiatry space responsible for the performance of an approved long-acting injectable, as well as promoting our existing Psychiatry products in the Billings area. The role of the Sales Specialist delivers results by getting it done together in a compliant and ethical manner. The Sales Specialist possesses an understanding of organizational objectives and aligns resources appropriately to meet those objectives. While in pursuit of goal achievement, this person upholds the culture and values of Teva in all interactions and business matters. The Sales Specialist effectively and appropriately analyzes trends and applies knowledge in customer interactions in order to deliver value. Additionally, the Sales Specialist effectively and efficiently plans and completes all business activities via aligned objectives, analytics, and utilizing available resources. The Sales Specialist builds and effectively maintains strong, mutually beneficial networks / relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. The Sales Specialist possesses impactful and influential communication and presentation skills and keeps the goal in mind while moving the customer towards the solution.
How you’ll spend your day
In this role you will :
- Achieve all sales performance goals and objectives for geographical assignment
- Demonstrate a collaborative sales approach and coordinate efforts between sales leadership, other Teva sales teams, market access, sales operations, and training.
- Develop effective business plans to meet and exceed territory-level sales goals. Possess the understanding and ability to sell in different settings of care and identify key business opportunities within these settings.
- Build rapport and relationships by interacting effectively with employees and external contacts (i.e., HCP and office staff) at all levels, demonstrating the awareness of their needs and responding with the appropriate action
- Provide healthcare product demonstrations, physician detailing and in-servicing of products to current and potential customers
- Consult with physicians, nurses, as well as medical office staff to appropriately promote product and provide product and patient education
- Maintain a call average as outlined in the sales plan, defined as face-to-face interactions, with healthcare providers focusing on top target customers
- Apply a range of traditional and non-traditional problem-solving techniques to think through and solve issues creatively to improve performance and company effectiveness
- Adhere to all Teva’s compliance policies and guidelines
Current territory boundaries include :
North - State line
South - State line
East - State line
West - Northern Idaho including Sandpoint, Idaho
Territory boundaries are subject to change based on business needYour experience and qualifications
Along with a results-oriented mindset, self-assurance and an engaging manner, the ideal candidate has :
Education / Certification / Experience
Bachelor's degree requiredFull time documented business to business sales experience preferredPharmaceutical sales experience preferred, experience in psychiatric therapeutic areas strongly preferredRecord of successfully achieving sales goals and building effective customer relationshipsExperience successfully launching products in the psychiatric space across multiple settings of careSkills / Knowledge / Abilities
Ability to interact with customers in live and virtual environments and proficiency with technologyUnderstanding of reimbursement coverage and pull through strategies as well as experience in all pertinent settings of business (CMHC, specialty pharmacy, private practice)Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skillsKnowledge of reimbursement, managed care, or marketing preferred Proven written and verbal communication skillsExperience calling on community mental health centers (CMHC) is a plusAbility to travel as required, which may include overnight and / or weekend travelValid US driver's license and acceptable driving record requiredCandidate must be able to successfully pass background, motor and drug screeningOccasional lifting of up to 20 poundsFull time documented business to business sales experience dependent on level as listed below. Pharmaceutical sales experience preferred. Level of the role will be commensurate to years of experience and performance criteria.
Sales Specialist : Less than 3 yearsProfessional level : 3 yearsSenior level : 5 yearsExecutive : 7 yearsCompensation Data
The annual starting salary for this position is between $75,000 – 155,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting salary within this range and level of role may include geography / market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position also qualifies for participation in the company's sales incentive plan, which rewards employees based on their achievement of defined sales targets and adheres to the plan's established guidelines .
Enjoy a more rewarding choice
We offer a competitive benefits package, including :
Comprehensive Health Insurance : Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.Retirement Savings : 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.Time Off : Paid Time Off including vacation, sick / safe time, caretaker time and holidays.Life and Disability Protection : Company paid Life and Disability insurance.Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.