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Cardiovascular Disease Specialist โ€“ Salinas, CA

Merck
14 hours ago
On-site
Salinas, CA
Sales
Territory-level field sales role (Salinas, CA). Travel/overnight travel may be required (~25%).

Position Overview
- Develop and manage relationships with health care customers across physiciansโ€™ offices, integrated delivery systems, pharmacies, and hospital clinics.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a territory-level business plan aligned with company policies, standards, and ethics.
- Maintain current product knowledge and certifications for the companyโ€™s portfolio.
- Conduct balanced, compliant product sales discussions with health care providers and business professionals per product labeling.
- Provide customers key insights using approved promotional materials and up-to-date professional/health care environment knowledge.
- Provide management regular updates on customer needs, patient health outcomes, marketplace dynamics, and progress toward quality goals.
- Deliver key insights based on professional knowledge and market trends.
- Monitor business performance vs. objectives using company tools.

Minimum Requirements
- S1: BA/BS or high school diploma/equivalent with 0โ€“3 years relevant experience.
- S2: BA/BS or high school diploma/equivalent with 3+ years sales experience or 6+ years relevant experience.
- Analyze complex data to develop strategic sales plans.
- Comfortable using digital tools/platforms with health care professionals.
- Flexible/adaptable to changing market conditions.
- Proven interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills; strong independent and collaborative work habits.
- Valid driverโ€™s license.
- Reside in Salinas, CA area; must live within 50 miles.

Preferred Experience and Skills
- Sales/account management/consultative/customer service background; experience analyzing metrics.
- Minimum 3 years relevant sales experience; experience launching products in competitive markets.
- Ability to simplify complex information and convey technical details.
- Proficiency with advanced analytics and multi-channel tools/technology.
- Proactive learning/agile growth mindset.

Benefits (explicitly stated)
- Eligible for Sales Incentive Plan and company car.

Compensation Range (as stated)
- S1: $79,200โ€“$124,700; S2: $106,200โ€“$167,200.