Role Summary
The Professional Sales Representative is responsible for achieving sales objectives by effectively implementing marketing strategies and sales plans in assigned territory/territories. Responsible for providing current, accurate and meaningful product information to physicians/customers, for the primary purpose of selling the customer on Supernus products. Accountable for maintaining compliance with all policies that govern sales activity.
Responsibilities
- Meet all quarterly sales objectives for Supernus products within designated territory.
- Implement marketing and sales strategies as directed.
- Participate in off-site sales meetings and training programs as required.
- Demonstrate mastery of selling skills as outlined in the Initial Sales Training program and subsequent Plan of Action (P.O.A.) meetings.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Supernus products, competitive products, and support services.
- Demonstrate effective interaction with all company personnel.
- Maintain up-to-date call records for physicians and other key customers.
- Follow company policies for distribution of marketing material and samples.
- Submit reports and paperwork accurately and on time.
- Maintain a professional, business-like appearance at all times.
- Develop and maintain a physician universe and territory management plan designed for efficient coverage/call frequency on high volume physicians and other key customers.
- Assist with special projects as assigned by management (i.e. managed care pull-through programs, pre-launch initiatives, customer support outside of designated territory/territories, etc.).
- Develop and maintain a positive business climate for the Company.
- Consult with Management on unusual problems or situations.
- Read and follow the Company’s policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Required: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university.
- Required: 2+ years of successful outside sales experience.
- Required: Previous Business-to-Business Sales experience.
- Required: Excellent organization, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Required: Sound judgment and decision-making ability.
- Required: Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint (Microsoft Office).
- Required: Ability to exercise logic and common sense when confronted by varying circumstances not covered by established practices or procedures.
Other Requirements
- Travel required, including overnight stays (up to 30%-70% depending on assigned territory).
- May be required to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Individuals must live near the center of their territory or be willing to relocate to it.
- Individuals must produce documented sales results and examples of awards/achievements.
- Field sales staff must hold a valid driver’s license.
- Capable of performing other duties as assigned by management.
- Authorized to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
- Lifting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to pick up, move and/or carry objects.
- Intermittent walking and moving about from location to location.
- Visual acuity for data preparation, transcription, and operating a computer terminal.
- Driving and travel up to 50%.
- Ability to communicate detailed or important spoken instructions clearly.