Allergan
Job Description
The Sales Specialist Neuroscience is responsible for executing the Brand Strategy and Commercial Plan within their designated territory. As both an individual contributor and a member of In-Field Teams, this role aims to maximize the value proposition of AbbVie and its brands. The Sales Specialist effectively manages their territory through a tailored action and call plan directed towards assigned healthcare professional (HCP) stakeholders, collaborating closely with the Business Unit Manager to ensure alignment with strategy and provide valuable market intelligence feedback to the Brand Team. This role demands a proactive approach to customer engagement, emphasizing relationship building and strategic execution to drive the brand's success.
Responsibilities
Strong strategic thinking and planning skills to deliver business returns within the territory
Deliver expected sales performance in own territory, while acting proactively and continuously aspiring to serve customer needs in a win-win approach
Create a pre-call plan using respective tools and effectively evaluate sales calls and post-call documents
Develop and implement robust key account and territory business plans centred on performance to meet or exceed territory productivity requirements
Accurately identify customer position on sales cycle. Effectively target and track resources to maximize sales opportunities, adhere to industry and AbbVie compliance requirements while managing the territory
Identify and bring to completion Territory sales opportunities, through internal and external partnerships and territory management. Use scientific data during the sales call by the appropriate use of currently approved promotional materials offering a tailored message to customer needs
Utilize innovative approaches and resources to gain access to difficult-to-see customers and share outcomes to a Brand team level through communication with the Sales Manager
Complete all administrative tasks on time and accurately
Effectively handle objections or concerns. Consistently gain a logical, reasonable call to action/close on every sales call
Analyze sales reports (CRM etc.) and strive to gain field market intelligence i.e., insights into customer needs, expectations and environmental challenges
Partner effectively with all key internal stakeholders, e.g. In-Field & Brand team, etc. responding to critical business opportunities and threats to best address customer needs
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business or science
Relevant sales experience of minimum 4 years in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in the relevant Therapeutic Area
Proven knowledge of industry and local market conditions, as well as good understanding of customer/disease area requirements
Demonstrated skills at building and maintaining professional relationships with key customers, office staff and others in the customer influence network
Experience in promoting a portfolio of products will be considered an additional skill
Experience with the promotion of products during launch phase
Team player who can communicate openly and inspire colleagues with out of the box thinking
Be up to date with market challenges and opportunities; maintaining in depth knowledge of products and therapeutic area insights
Ability to maintain a thorough knowledge of internal and external support programs, which can be leveraged to achieve goals
Proficiency in the use of various business tools e.g. CRM platforms
Ability to travel as per business needs
Skills
Ability to identify and understand policies, protocols and the political environment of institutional accounts that impact key stakeholders
Territory management capabilities, along with strong selling and negotiation skills
Strong communication, showcasing agility and good listening skills
Good analytical skills including action planning & budget management
Very good knowledge of the English Language
Additional Information AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
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Responsibilities
Strong strategic thinking and planning skills to deliver business returns within the territory
Deliver expected sales performance in own territory, while acting proactively and continuously aspiring to serve customer needs in a win-win approach
Create a pre-call plan using respective tools and effectively evaluate sales calls and post-call documents
Develop and implement robust key account and territory business plans centred on performance to meet or exceed territory productivity requirements
Accurately identify customer position on sales cycle. Effectively target and track resources to maximize sales opportunities, adhere to industry and AbbVie compliance requirements while managing the territory
Identify and bring to completion Territory sales opportunities, through internal and external partnerships and territory management. Use scientific data during the sales call by the appropriate use of currently approved promotional materials offering a tailored message to customer needs
Utilize innovative approaches and resources to gain access to difficult-to-see customers and share outcomes to a Brand team level through communication with the Sales Manager
Complete all administrative tasks on time and accurately
Effectively handle objections or concerns. Consistently gain a logical, reasonable call to action/close on every sales call
Analyze sales reports (CRM etc.) and strive to gain field market intelligence i.e., insights into customer needs, expectations and environmental challenges
Partner effectively with all key internal stakeholders, e.g. In-Field & Brand team, etc. responding to critical business opportunities and threats to best address customer needs
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business or science
Relevant sales experience of minimum 4 years in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in the relevant Therapeutic Area
Proven knowledge of industry and local market conditions, as well as good understanding of customer/disease area requirements
Demonstrated skills at building and maintaining professional relationships with key customers, office staff and others in the customer influence network
Experience in promoting a portfolio of products will be considered an additional skill
Experience with the promotion of products during launch phase
Team player who can communicate openly and inspire colleagues with out of the box thinking
Be up to date with market challenges and opportunities; maintaining in depth knowledge of products and therapeutic area insights
Ability to maintain a thorough knowledge of internal and external support programs, which can be leveraged to achieve goals
Proficiency in the use of various business tools e.g. CRM platforms
Ability to travel as per business needs
Skills
Ability to identify and understand policies, protocols and the political environment of institutional accounts that impact key stakeholders
Territory management capabilities, along with strong selling and negotiation skills
Strong communication, showcasing agility and good listening skills
Good analytical skills including action planning & budget management
Very good knowledge of the English Language
Additional Information AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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