Summary
Location: East of the province of Quebec, #LI-Hybrid
Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role; please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
About the role:
The Rheumatology Sales Consultant will be responsible for driving sales growth, market share and brand loyalty for our Immunology portfolio in the Eastern Quebec region (Quebec City, Trois-Rivières, Rimouski, Chicoutimi, Gaspé). This role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals, particularly rheumatologists and related specialists, to provide education, product information and support that leads to optimal results. This position requires a motivated individual with a proven track record in specialty pharmaceutical sales, excellent communication skills, strong collaboration and the ability to navigate a competitive market landscape.
This role reports to the Associate Director of Sales and works closely with the Immunology team.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop business plans and implement related activities such as customer events and sales presentations required to achieve agreed targets
- Accountable for achieving agreed sales, productivity and performance targets within agreed budgets and timelines
- Provide support to key accounts/hospital networks, market access support including referral networks
- Maintain and enhance knowledge of products, product strategy, positioning, key messages, programs, company developments, customers and competitors
- Achieve agreed contact, coverage and frequency targets through various communication channels
- Ensure customer satisfaction and best-in-class customer relationships
- Contribute positively to the Sales and Marketing team through cooperative relationships and collaborative efforts to achieve team and company goals
- Timely and accurate reporting of technical complaints/adverse events/special case scenarios related to products Novartis within 24 hours of receipt
Essential Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of sales experience
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and presentation skills with a history of working in a highly competitive environment
- Ability to work successfully in a matrix environment
- Knowledge of the healthcare system
- Strong business acumen to address and address issues and opportunities
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience in rheumatology
- Experience in the sale of organic products is an asset
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