Cardiovascular Disease Specialist - Houston District
Merck
In this field-based sales role, you will develop and manage relationships with health care customers (cardiologists, primary care, and other approved specialty providers) and engage with physiciansβ offices, integrated delivery systems, pharmacies, and hospital clinics.
Territory: Houston, Spring, Katy, Sugarland, Tomball, Conroe, Humble, College Station, and Bryan. Travel: up to ~25% (overnight may be required).
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a territory-level business plan aligned with policies and ethics.
- Maintain product knowledge and certifications.
- Conduct compliant product sales discussions aligned with labeling.
- Provide regular updates on customer needs, marketplace dynamics, and progress toward quality goals.
- Stay knowledgeable on approved company information (products, disease, marketplace).
- Monitor business performance vs. objectives using company tools.
Qualifications (Minimum):
- S1: BA/BS or high school diploma/equivalent with 0β3 years relevant experience.
- S2: BA/BS or high school diploma/equivalent with 3+ years sales experience (or 6+ years relevant experience).
- Analyze complex data; use digital tools; adaptable; strong interpersonal/analytical/communication skills.
- Independently driven with strong organization/time management; valid driverβs license.
- Reside in territory or within specified distance; relocate at own expense if outside.
Preferred:
- Sales/account management/consultative or customer service background; 3+ years relevant sales; cardiovascular sales; product launch experience.
Required Skills: Account Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Lead Generation, Market Analysis, Product Knowledge, Sales Forecasting/Metrics/Pipeline/Reporting/Strategy/Training, Health Economics, Self Motivation.
Benefits/Compensation: Salary $79,200.00β$124,700.00; eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable). Comprehensive benefits (medical/dental/vision, retirement/401(k), paid holidays, vacation, sick/compassionate days).
Application: Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (application deadline per posting).