The Sales Specialist Gastroenterology 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 IBD portfolio in Gastroenterology. 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 Sales Manager & Brand 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 brands success.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver expected sales performance in own territory while acting proactively and continuously aspiring to serve customer needs in a win-win approach
- Proactively initiate develop and implement a growth/engagement plan focused on key customers to exceed sales goals
- Create a pre-call plan using respective tools and effectively evaluate sales calls and post-call documents
- Develop a cycle journey plan that optimizes coverage and frequency to key customers and ensures the ability to achieve call plan metrics
- 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
- 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. Consistent and state-of-the-art closing/call to action 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 Sales Manager etc. responding to critical business opportunities and threats to best address customer needs
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree or higher preferably in Life Sciences or Business
- Proven track record of minimum 2 years in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical sales preferably in Gastroenterology. Previous experience launching new products in similar therapeutic areas would be considered an asset
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations compliance and local healthcare environments
- Deep knowledge of market challenges and opportunities; maintaining in-depth knowledge of products and therapeutic area insights
- Proficiency in the use of various business tools e.g. CRM platforms
- Willingness to travel as required for business needs
SKILLS
- Ability to analyze market data and develop sales strategies (including action plans & budget implications)
- Ability to identify and understand policies protocols and the political environment of institutional accounts that impact key stakeholders
- Excellent communication negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Strong sense of accountability agility and active listening capabilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced cross-functional environment
- Soft skills such as initiative results orientation teamwork and problem-solving are also highly valued
- Very good knowledge of English
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.
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Work :
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Employment Type :
Full-time