Chronic Care Specialty Sales Representative – NC - SC - VA

Merck; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company is looking for Chronic Care Specialty Sales Representatives to drive patient engagement and collaborate with healthcare professionals. This role involves developing business strategies within assigned territories and maintaining strong relationships with specialty healthcare providers. Ideal candidates will have relevant sales experience and a Bachelor's degree. The position requires travel and the ability to adapt to market changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Sales experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute territory-level business plans.
• Engage with healthcare professionals to drive sales.
• Maintain knowledge of company products and market trends.

Skills

Sales Experience

Relationship Building

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Digital Tool Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

As a Chronic Care Specialty Sales Representative, 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 covering a specific territory. 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.

Territory Coverage:

We are hiring multiple Chronic Care Specialty Sales Representatives to support the following territories. Each territory includes the major cities/locations listed below and may also include surrounding towns, suburbs, and other nearby communities.

1. Asheville, NC: Asheville, NC; Hendersonville, NC; Morganton, NC

2. Charlotte, NC: Charlotte, NC; Concord, NC; Gastonia, NC

3. Greensboro, NC: Greensboro, NC; Winston-Salem, NC; High Point, NC

4. Raleigh - Durham, NC: Raleigh, NC; Durham, NC; Cary, NC

5. Rocky Mount, NC: Clayton, NC; Rocky Mount, NC; Goldsboro, NC

Position Overview:

In this role, you will develop and manage relationships with a diverse range of specialty health care customers including cardiologists and other approved specialty physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and office managers. 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.

Merck & Co., Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.