Respiratory, Sales Senior Specialist - Memphi, TN

Socket.dev; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 106,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Health benefits

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Sales Senior Specialist to build and manage relationships with pulmonologists, PAs, NPs, nurses, pharmacists, and office managers within an assigned territory.

You will lead territory plans, promote respiratory products, and ensure compliant, data-driven customer interactions. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of pharmaceutical sales, travel up to 75%, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 3+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech or equivalent sales experience.
• Experience in specialty pharmacy, distribution channels, and/or HUBs.
• Ability to travel up to 75%; reside in assigned territory.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a territory-level business plan in alignment with company policies, standards, and ethics.
• Promote respiratory products and educate HCPs on appropriate use within assigned territory.
• Monitor business performance against objectives using company tools.
• Conduct compliant product sales discussions with health care providers.
• Demonstrate expertise in Patient Access Programs and Specialty Distribution Models.
• Maintain accurate HCP interaction records in CRM and use data for territory planning.
• Develop insights for tailored customer interactions using company materials.
• Be knowledgeable on headquarter approved product information.

Skills

Account Planning

Adaptability

Customer Feedback

Hospital Sales

Interpersonal Skills

Lead Generation

Market Analysis

Pharma Sales Training

Sales Calls

Sales Metrics

Sales Pipeline Management

Sales Presentations

Sales Process Management

Sales Territory Management

Sales Training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Respiratory Sales Sr. Specialist

The Respiratory Sales Senior Specialist (RSSS) plays a vital role in bridging the gap between medical products and the healthcare professionals who use them to treat patients. In this role you will develop and manage relationships with a range of specialty health care customers including pulmonologists and other approved specialty physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and office managers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a territory-level business plan in alignment with company policies, standards, and ethics. Promote respiratory product and educate HCPs on the appropriate use of our product within an assigned territory while compliantly utilizing approved promotional resources.
• Monitor business performance against objectives using company tools to support effective planning and sales impact.
• Conduct balanced and compliant product sales discussions with health care providers and business professionals to align customer needs with company products according to product labelling.
• Demonstrate expertise in Patient Access Programs and Specialty Distribution Models (e.g., Specialty Pharmacy/HUBs).
• Maintain accurate records of Health Care Providers (HCP) interactions in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and utilize data for territory planning.
• Develop and maintain expertise to provide customers with key insights and tailored customer interactions using Company approved learning and development materials.
• Be knowledgeable on headquarter approved information regarding approved company products, disease, and marketplace

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; 3+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech or equivalent sales experience.
• Experience in specialty pharmacy, distribution channels, and/orHUBs.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to travel up to 75%; must reside in the assigned territory.
• Candidate must possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred Requirements:

• Pulmonology experience is a plus; experience with specialty HCPs in any therapeutic area is desired.
• Success with multiple product launches
• Demonstrated ability to navigate a flexible and agile way of working

Required Skills:

Account Planning, Adaptability, Customer Feedback Management, Hospital Sales, Interpersonal Relationships, Lead Generation, Market Analysis, Pharmaceutical Sales Training, Sales Calls, Sales Metrics, Sales Pipeline Management, Sales Presentations, Sales Process Management, Sales Territory Management, Sales Training

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit 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. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

The salary range for this role is

$106,200.00 - $167,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

San Francisco Residents Only

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: 75%

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Shift: Not Indicated

Valid Driving License: Yes

Hazardous Material(s): n/a

Job Posting End Date: 09/26/2026

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Requisition ID: R415642