Cardiorenal Sales Specialist (Akron, OH)

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Cardiorenal Sales Specialist (Akron, OH)
PURPOSE
The Cardiorenal Sales Specialist (CSS) is accountable for implementing the sales strategies for approved Cardiorenal products consistent with Bayers compliance standards as well as all applicable legal requirements for those key targeted Health Care Providers (HCPs) and hospital systems within an assigned territory. The CSS will pull through access and drive utilization for approved CV products with appropriate patients.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of this role, Cardiorenal Sales Specialist, are to:
Builds and develops professional relationships with (but not limited to) cardiology, nephrology, endocrinology, primary care, pharmacy staff, within assigned customers
Drives appropriate utilization of approved CV products. CSS works closely with other Bayer commercial associates to generate pull-through within local payers, community HCPs
Leverages expertise and knowledge of diabetes, nephrology and CVD, the marketplace, applicable competitors, industry and cross-functional activities/plans to anticipate and effectively manage business opportunities and challenges
Provides relevant, thoughtful input to other commercial colleagues (e.g. sales leadership, regional account managers) in regard to strategic and tactical planning for territory, area, and region
Develops and implements effective customer specific territory plans. Communicates insights to internal stakeholders
Prioritizes time and effort to ensure optimal coverage of appropriate physician specialists based on opportunity and potential
Understands fully the assigned customers product and business needs and works to meet those needs while adhering to all of Bayer company ethics and compliance standards
Anticipates potential barriers to achievement of goals and proposes responsible solutions for success Has long standing relationships with key customers and an in-depth knowledge of the disease state, key drivers, influencers and prescribing patterns in their territory. Effectively handles customer objections and exceeds customer expectations with the value they bring to physicians. Occasionally will be called on to share their exemplary skills with others in the region in a training capacity.
WHO YOU ARE
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree required, advanced degree a plus
Proven track record of consistent high performance
Demonstrated leadership and foster an environment that promotes ethical behavior and compliance with company policies and applicable laws
Valid drivers license and clean driving record required
Preferred Qualifications:
5 years of experience in pharmaceutical sales
2 years experience in the promotion of cardiovascular and/or diabetes and/or nephrology pharmaceuticals
Product launch experience
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical and computer capabilities
Virtual Sales Experience
Strong local relationships with HCPs and understanding of local market
This posting will be available for application until at least 10-1-2024
YOUR APPLICATION
Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique o