Respiratory, Sales Senior Specialist - Memphi, TN

Merck; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Sales Senior Specialist to cultivate relationships with pulmonologists and other specialty healthcare providers within a defined territory.

You will drive strategic plans and promote respiratory products, ensuring ethical and compliant communications. The role emphasizes building knowledge of Patient Access Programs, HUBs, and data-driven territory management while traveling up to 75% to engage customers and expand and protect patient access to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a territory-level business plan aligned with policies and ethics; promote respiratory products to HCPs.
• Monitor performance against objectives using company tools for planning and sales impact.
• Conduct compliant product sales discussions to align customer needs with product labeling.
• Demonstrate expertise in Patient Access Programs and Specialty Distribution Models (e.g., HUBs).
• Maintain accurate records of HCP interactions in CRM and use data for territory planning.
• Provide customers with key insights using approved learning materials and product information.

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

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.

Job Description

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.

Joining this team means being a part of driving meaningful patient impact by utilizing our scientific expertise and serving as the primary contact for customers within your assigned territory.

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.

Requirements

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: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement 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. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

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

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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

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