Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Knoxville

The Steely Group; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Steely Group seeks a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative – Diabetes/Endocrinology to drive commercial objectives in the Knoxville territory, working with the Regional Business Director and cross-functional teams to execute strategic plans. You will engage physicians, hospitals, and healthcare providers to expand patient access and outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in field bioscience sales and 5+ years in bioscience commercial roles, with a valid US driver’s license and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences, Business/Marketing, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in field commercial positions in bioscience sales.
• 5+ years of bioscience commercial experience (sales, hospital representation, marketing, or regional account management).
• Valid US driver’s license required.
• Experience in bioscience and/or diabetes is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on territory objectives and execute territory and account plans.
• Collaborate with RBD and internal teams to optimize market opportunities and mitigate barriers.
• Build and maintain relationships with physicians, hospitals, and health care providers.
• Manage territory budget and resource allocations for ROI.
• Represent the company professionally to customers and patients.

Skills

Self-directed

Verbal & Written Communication

Time Management

Presentation skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Negotiation skills

Influencer

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences / Business or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

The Pharmaceutical Sales Representative – Diabetes/ Endocrinology is responsible for the achievement of commercial objectives in the assigned territory in alignment with corporate goals. Reporting to the Regional Business Director (RBD), the PSR will participate in the development and execution of strategic and tactical territory and account level business plans in order to meet and exceed sales goals and business objectives.

Essential Job Functions:

Deliver on corporate objectives specific to territory. With RBD and internal business partner input, develop, evolve, and execute territory and account level business plans. Engage RBD with timely recommendations to eliminate or minimize barriers to progress specific to marketplace trends, business opportunities and threats, competitive information, etc. Leverage internal expertise to maximize field impact. Work with Regional Business Directors, Channel/Trade & Market Access Teams, and Sales Representatives to develop territory-specific strategies to ensure patient access to company products. Manage territory budget and resource allocations to maximize return on investment. Create a face to the internal and external customer that demonstrates company's commitment to bringing value and solutions to the customers and patients we serve. Collaborate with peers, marketing, and training personnel to share information and implement territory initiatives/strategies. Create, build, and maintain relationships and regular communications and sales efforts with physicians & other health care providers, and all others pertinent to company business. Professionally and ethically represent company to external customers (including but not limited to hospitals, IDNs, individual physicians and health care providers, and local diabetes chapters) and foster their respect by demonstrating our commitment to advancing patient care and outcomes. Professionally and ethically represent company internally and foster professionalism within, among, and beyond the region. Take responsibility for ongoing professional development to maximize effectiveness in advancing company objectives. Leverage internal training and development. Refine ability to navigate complex and multi-layered accounts Refine ability to effectively communicate and engage with customers while leveraging company internal resources.

Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences, Business/Marketing, or related field. Sales position level is determined by candidate experience and capabilities. Levels of consideration are based on the following: 2+ years of experience in field commercial positions, including but not limited to: sales representative, hospital representative, sales trainer, and marketing 5+ years of experience in bioscience commercial positions, including but not limited to: sales representative, hospital representative, sales training, marketing and regional account manager A valid, US State-issued driver’s license is required Recent experience in bioscience and/or diabetes is highly desirable Able to create and execute a thoughtful business plan adjusting when needed in order to meet organizational goals. Proficient in understanding key data and metrics and utilizing this information to improve business performance. Thrives in ambiguity and uncertainty; can adapt quickly in any situation and asks questions to increase depth of understanding.

Competencies:

Self-directed, Organizational skills, Verbal and Written Communication skills, Time Management, Presentation skills, Project Management skills, Problem Solving, Negotiation skills, Influencer, Adaptability

Working Conditions:

Position may require periodic evening and weekend work, as necessary to fulfill obligations. Travel requirements will vary by territory but will minimally be 20%. Position requires vehicle travel, as necessary. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $140,000. The level of the position will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. Final determination of the actual base salary offered depends on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, experience, education, location, and business needs.