Midland/Mt Pleasant, MI Territory Sales Representative Job in Mt Pleasant, Michigan US
Forest Pharmaceuticals (FPI)—a wholly-owned subsidiary of Forest Laboratories, Inc.—manufactures, distributes and sells Forest’s robust portfolio of prescription pharmaceuticals, treating conditions such as depression, anxiety, Alzheimer’s disease, hypertension and fibromyalgia. Our national sales force of over 2,800 serves practitioners, hospitals, managed care organizations and pharmacies nationwide as the first point of contact for information about our health-improving therapies. Headquartered in New York City, Forest is consistently rated as one of the top employers for sales professionals. Each of our more than 5,000 employees contributes to our quest to deliver quality products with entrepreneurial spirit, unflagging integrity and deep respect for people and community. Explore your potential to thrive with a career at Forest.
Forest is currently seeking achievement-oriented sales professionals to call on physicians, hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies.
Duties and Responsibilities
This excellent sales career opportunity involves calling on primary care physicians, clinics, hospitals and pharmacies within a specific geographic area. Day to day responsibilities include promoting and detailing Forest prescription products, making sales calls to healthcare providers and building a strong rapport with sales contacts and staff. Position also includes organizing, tracking, and distributing FDA regulated sample medications. Ongoing product and sales training is required.
Basic Qualifications
- Four year college degree is required.
- Candidates should possess 2+ years experience in outside business to business sales with a proven track record of success.
- Candidates must be able to successfully pass background, motor and drug screen investigations. Some overnight travel may be required.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications
Excellent communication, interpersonal and rapport building skills while creating a positive and professional impression; Experience in the healthcare industry involving interaction with physicians, patients, etc; Experience in developing and maintaining strong rapport with sales contacts and staff; Experience in educating or influencing targeted customers; Ability to work both independently and in a team setting towards meeting established objectives.
Our sales representatives are provided a company car, solid monthly salary, a substantial benefits package including full medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k), expense account, incentive trips and comprehensive training. Additionally, representatives may be eligible for quarterly bonus and commission and yearly stock options.
Submission of resume/application:
When replying, please provide current sales rankings and achievements. No cover letters, please. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those being considered for this position will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please apply directly to our company website through the following link:
http://www.frx.com/careers/job_description.aspx?number=109564