Cardiovascular Disease Specialist

Merck; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Sales Jobs is seeking a Cardiovascular Disease Specialist to drive patient impact by leveraging scientific expertise and serving as the primary contact for customers in the Cape Girardeau, MO territory. As part of the local Customer Team, you will collaborate with Account Executives and Integrated Delivery Systems leaders to deliver patient-focused solutions.

You will build relationships with cardiologists, primary care providers, and hospital colleagues, managing field engagement across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required; relevant healthcare or science sales experience preferred.
• Ability to analyze data and develop strategic sales plans.
• Strong communication skills and relationship-building with healthcare professionals.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and relocate if needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a territory-level business plan aligned with ethics and company standards.
• Maintain current product knowledge and certifications for the portfolio.
• Engage with healthcare providers to align customer needs with products.
• Provide updates on customer needs, marketplace dynamics, and progress toward goals.

Skills

Account Management

Customer Needs Assessments

CRM

Health Economics

Interpersonal Relationships

Lead Generation

Market Analysis

Product Knowledge

Sales Forecasting

Sales Metrics

Sales Pipeline Management

Sales Reporting

Sales Strategy Development

Sales Training

Self Motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist -Cape Girardeau, MO

Location

REMOTE, REMOTE, United States of America

Category

Sales

Employment Type

Full time

Job Description

As a Cardiovascular Disease Specialist, you will drive meaningful patient impact by leveraging our scientific expertise and serving as the primary contact for customers within your assigned territory. As a key member of the local Customer Team, you will collaborate closely with Account Executives, Integrated Delivery Systems leaders, and other field colleagues to deliver seamless, patient-focused solutions.

Territory Assignment

This is a field-based sales role responsible for the Cape Girardeau, MO territory covering Cape Girardeau, Farmington, Sikeston, Poplar Bluff, Jackson, Festus.

Travel (%) depends on the needs of the territory and where the selected candidate resides, and overnight travel may be required about 25% of the time to support client meetings and ensure comprehensive territory coverage.

Position Overview

In this role, you will develop and manage relationships with various health care customers, including cardiologists, primary care, and other health care professionals. You will regularly engage with various health care settings, such as physicians’ offices, integrated delivery systems, pharmacies, and hospital clinics, to effectively execute your responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a territory-level business plan in alignment with company policies, standards, and ethics.
• Maintain current product knowledge and certifications for the company’s portfolio.
• Conduct balanced and compliant product sales discussions with health care providers and business professionals to align customer needs with company products according to product labeling.
• Provide management with regular updates on customer needs, marketplace dynamics, and progress toward quality goals.
• Be knowledgeable on headquarter approved information regarding approved company products, disease, and marketplace
• Monitor business performance against objectives using company tools to support effective planning and sales impact.

Qualifications

This position's band level will be evaluated based on candidate's qualifications.

Minimum Requirements

• S1 Level: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS), or High school diploma or equivalent with 0-3 years of relevant work experience, which may include professional sales, marketing, military service, or roles within healthcare or scientific fields such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or medical devices.
• S2 Level: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS), or High school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years Sales experience or a minimum of high school diploma with at least 6 years of relevant work experience which may include professional sales, marketing, military service, or roles within healthcare or scientific fields such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or medical devices.
• Able to analyze complex data and leverage insights to develop strategic sales plans.
• Comfortable using digital tools and platforms to engage with healthcare professionals.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing market conditions and customer expectations.
• Proven track record of success in both educational and professional environments, demonstrating strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Works well both independently, with excellent organizational and time management skills, and collaboratively within team-oriented settings.
• Valid driver's license.
• Demonstrate strong ability at building and maintaining customer relationships by understanding and addressing their needs effectively.
• Reside in the territory or within 25 miles of the workload center for designated metro territories, or within 75 miles for non-metro territories; if outside these distances, candidates must be willing to relocate at their own expense.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Background in sales, account management, consultative roles, or customer service.
• Experience analyzing metrics to evaluate progress toward goals.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant sales experience.
• Cardiovascular sales experience with established relationships with cardiologists and endocrinologists.
• Experience launching products and succeeding in competitive markets.
• Ability to simplify complex information and convey technical details clearly.
• Proficient in using advanced analytics to generate customer insights and drive sales.
• Comfortable leveraging multi-channel tools and technology to expand sales reach and impact.
• Demonstrates a proactive learning approach and an agile growth mindset.

Required Skills

• Account Management
• Customer Needs Assessments
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Health Economics
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Lead Generation
• Market Analysis
• Product Knowledge
• Sales Forecasting
• Sales Metrics
• Sales Pipeline Management
• Sales Reporting
• Sales Strategy Development
• Sales Training
• Self Motivation

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