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Cardiorenal Sales Specialist (St. Louis, MO)

The Cardiorenal Sales Specialist (CSS) is accountable for implementing the sales strategies for approved Cardiorenal products consistent with Bayer's compliance standards as well as all applicable legal requirements for those key targeted Health Care Providers (HCP's) and hospital systems within an assigned territory. The CSS will pull through access and drive utilization for approved CV products with appropriate patients.

Territory Covers: St. Louis: St. Charles: St. Peters: Creve Coeur: Chesterfield and Surrounding Areas and Central Illinois: Springfield: Champaign and Surrounding Areas.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSBILITIES

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 HCP's;
• 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, squad, and area;
• 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;
• The primary location for this role is Residence-Based in the US. The territory for this role is Central Illinois and St. Louis, Missouri.Candidates must reside within the territory or within reasonable commute to the territory;
• Visa sponsorship may be offered for this role.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree a plus;
• Proven track record of consistent high performance;
• Ability to comply with any customer credentialing and safety requirments (e.g., up-to-date vaccinations, trainings);
• Demonstrated leadership and foster an environment that promotes ethical behavior and compliance with company policies and applicable laws;
• Valid Driver's License and eligibility to drive a company car or pooled vehicle (driving record must meet guidelines base on the company's Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers and MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five plus years of experience in pharmaceutical sales;
• Experience in the promotion of cardiovascular, 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.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $114,916 to $172,374. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.. This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

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