Cardiovascular Disease Specialist – Naperville, IL
Merck · Naperville, IL · 2 days ago
Distribution$79k–$125k/yrFull-time
About the role
This is a field-based sales role responsible for the Naperville, IL territory covering Naperville, Elmhurst, Joliet & Orland Park. Territory assignment includes about 25% travel.
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.
- Proven 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.