Dermatology Sales Representative - Los Angeles North

Pierre Fabre Laboratories; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Pierre Fabre USA is seeking dynamic Dermatology Sales Representatives to promote Avène skincare to healthcare professionals. You will be an ambassador for a globally recognized leader in dermatology, building long-term relationships and delivering measurable results in a rapidly growing field.

The role requires 2 years of pharmaceutical or skincare sales experience, strong communication, and the ability to work autonomously within a travel-heavy territory.

Qualifications

• 2 years of pharmaceutical, medical sales or B2B sales experience strongly preferred.
• Previous Dermatology or skincare experience preferred.
• Results-focused with a proven track record of achieving sales targets or product recommendations.
• Strong business acumen and ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; proficient with MS Office and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Detail HCPs on client product attributes to seek Avène recommendations.
• Develop a territory plan and routing to meet objectives; visit approximately 9 HCPs per day.
• Record daily call activities and customer history in VEEVA CRM.
• Manage territory budgets and administrative tasks, including expenses.
• Travel regionally and attend medical meetings as required; work weekends when needed.

Skills

Pharmaceutical sales

B2B sales

Dermatology skincare

Communication

Autonomy

Tools

VEEVA CRM

MS Office

Job description

Pierre Fabre, the world's second-largest dermo-cosmetics lab and the second-largest private French pharmaceutical group, offers you a dynamic, purpose-driven career. We're dedicated to enhancing well-being by pioneering solutions that bridge health and beauty.

Join Pierre Fabre USA to make a real impact in people's lives by remedying skin and scalp issues. Beyond being employees, we act as entrepreneurs, and our work is a pursuit of purpose and performance. Join us in our mission to protect and preserve the health and sustainability of all people and our planet. Innovate, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and make a difference with "New Ways to Care". Your purposeful career begins here.

Summary:

Pierre Fabre USA is thrilled to invite dynamic and driven professionals to join our expanding team as Dermatology Sales Representatives. In this role, you will serve as an ambassador for our skincare brand, Avène, calling on HCPs to showcase our innovative skincare solutions. This is your opportunity to be part of a globally recognized leader in dermatology, driving meaningful connections and delivering exceptional results in a rapidly growing field.

Essential Functions:

Territory Management/Account Management:

• Required to Detail HCPs on the Client Product attributes to seek Avene recommendations to their patients.
• Develop a strategic territory plan and routing to meet and exceed reach objectives, ensuring follow-up on reasonable customer requests.
• Visit 9 HCPs per day on average.
• Achieve 75% of territory coverage of target HCPs quarterly.
• Record daily call activities and customer history in the CRM tool (VEEVA) to achieve targeted goals for the assigned territory.
• Manage territory and personal administrative tasks such as expense reports, weekly activity readouts, customer information, and territory budgets.
• Responsible for ordering, receiving, and organizing product samples and literature within a storage facility unit.

Relationship-Building:

• Develop and build long‑term business relationships with healthcare providers and office staff within all accounts in the assigned territory, maintaining detailed records in VEEVA CRM system.
• Establish and maintain effective partnerships with regional members and other internal and external business affiliates.

Product/Industry Knowledge:

• Learn and maintain extensive knowledge of the Avene product line through continuous learning, including reading and analyzing clinical articles, promotional material, technical literature, and attending medical meetings/seminars, events, trade shows, and regional and national meetings.

Travel and Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel for sales meetings (up to 2 times per year), regional customer meetings, and within the sales territory as required.
• Ability to work weekends, as needed, based on medical meeting participation.
• Ability to travel overnight.
• Must follow all legal, regulatory, and company guidelines and policies.
• Other duties as described by the business.

Relationship building, Self Motivated, Business acumen Problem Solving, Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Collaboration & Teamwork, Organizational Support, Planning/Organizing, Innovation

Required Education and Experience:

• 2 years of pharmaceutical, medical sales or B2B sales experience strongly preferred
• Previous Dermatology or skincare experience preferred
• Results-focused
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets or product recommendations
• Keen analytical sense and ability to understand financial concepts
• Excellent selling and presentation skills
• Strong business acumen:
• Ability to self-manage and work autonomously
• Strong organizational and strategic planning skills
• Strong technical/clinical/scientific aptitude and background
• Ability to swiftly adapt to a changing environment to meet unexpected demands effectively
• Excellent written and oral communications and interpersonal skills
• Skilled in MS Office (Word, Excel. PowerPoint and Outlook) and use of the VEEVA CRM systems
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Employees who do not qualify for a corporate credit card for any reason will be expected to cover the cost of their travel & expenses and submit for reimbursement.

Work Environment / physical demands / position type and expected hours of work:

• Responsible for lifting product samples and literature within storage facility unit, lifting, and managing samples and literature from storage facilities to car trunk and from car trunk to customer’s office, up to 50lbs per box/package.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computer, iPad, cell phone, and printer.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

~ 25-40%

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Range: $80,000 – $90,000

This range represents the base annual full-time salary for all positions within the applicable job grade. The actual salary offer will depend on a range of factors including experience, education, location, and other relevant qualifications. This position is also eligible for a Pierre Fabre bonus, commission, or incentive program in addition to the base pay.

Employees will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, voluntary benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan, a generous PTO policy, paid company holidays, and paid parental leave. Additional offerings include employee discounts on our products, professional development opportunities, and access to mental health and wellness programs.

Pierre Fabre has been recognized by Forbes as one of the "World's Best Employers" for the 3rd year running.

True to My Nature

https://www.aveneusa.com/

Pierre Fabre is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class protected by state or federal law.