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Cardiovascular Disease Specialist – Charleston, WV

Merck · Charleston, WV · 6 days ago
Distribution$79k–$125k/yrFull-time

About the role

This is a field-based sales role responsible for the Charleston, WV 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.

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

  • 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.
  • Prominent 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.

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