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Cardiovascular Specialist

Merck
August 19, 2026
On-site
Knoxville, TN
Sales
Territory Assignment:
- Field-based sales role covering Knoxville, TN territory (Knoxville–Maryville, Alcoa, Seymour, Morristown, New Tazewell, Greenville, Erwin, Sevierville, Newport, Johnson City, Jefferson City and surrounding areas).
- Overnight travel may be required ~25% of the time.

Position Overview:
- Develop and manage relationships with healthcare customers (cardiologists, primary care, and other HCPs).
- Engage with physician 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.
- Conduct balanced, compliant product sales discussions aligned with product labeling.
- Provide regular updates on customer needs, marketplace dynamics, and progress toward quality goals.
- Use headquarter-approved information about products, disease areas, and marketplace.
- Monitor business performance vs. objectives using company tools.

Minimum Requirements:
- S1: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or HS diploma/equivalent with 0–3 years relevant experience.
- S2: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or HS 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 for HCP engagement.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Reside in territory or within 25 miles (metro) / 75 miles (non-metro) or be willing to relocate.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
- Sales/account management/consultative/customer service background; 3+ years relevant sales experience.
- Cardiovascular sales experience with established relationships (e.g., cardiologists and endocrinologists).
- Ability to simplify complex info; advanced analytics; multi-channel tools; proactive/agile mindset.

Benefits:
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable).
- Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate/sick days.

Application Instructions:
- Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub as a current employee). Application deadline is stated on the posting.