Role Summary
This position is part of a sales team focused on the psychiatry space responsible for the performance of a long-acting injectable therapy for schizophrenia and promoting our Psychiatry products in the Tampa, Florida area. The Sales Specialist delivers results in a compliant and ethical manner, aligns resources with organizational objectives, and upholds Teva's culture and values. The role analyzes trends, plans and completes business activities, and builds strong networks with internal and external stakeholders while communicating effectively to move customers toward solutions.
Responsibilities
- Achieve all sales performance goals and objectives for geographical assignment
- Demonstrate a collaborative sales approach and coordinate efforts between sales leadership, other Teva sales teams, market access, sales operations, and training
- Develop effective business plans to meet and exceed territory-level sales goals; sell in different settings of care and identify key business opportunities
- Build rapport and relationships with employees and external contacts (HCP and office staff) at all levels, understanding their needs and responding appropriately
- Provide healthcare product demonstrations, physician detailing and in-servicing of products to current and potential customers
- Consult with physicians, nurses, and medical office staff to promote products and provide product and patient education
- Maintain a call average as outlined in the sales plan, defined as face-to-face interactions with healthcare providers on top target customers
- Apply traditional and non-traditional problem-solving techniques to improve performance and company effectiveness
- Adhere to all Tevaβs compliance policies and guidelines
- Current territory boundaries: North β Wesley Chapel; East β Winter Haven; South β Brandon; West β Tampa/Lutz; boundaries subject to change
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- Pharmaceutical sales experience preferred; experience in psychiatric therapeutic areas strongly preferred
- Record of successfully achieving sales goals and building effective customer relationships
- Experience successfully launching products in the psychiatric space across multiple settings of care
Skills
- Ability to interact with customers in live and virtual environments and proficiency with technology
- Understanding of reimbursement coverage and pull-through strategies; experience in CMHC, specialty pharmacy, private practice
- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of reimbursement, managed care, or marketing; strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience calling on community mental health centers (CMHC) is a plus
- Ability to travel as required, which may include overnight and/or weekend travel
- Valid US driver's license and acceptable driving record required
- Candidate must be able to successfully pass background, motor and drug screening
- Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds
Education
- Bachelor's degree required
Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel as required, including overnight or weekend travel
- Pass background, motor, and drug screening