Company:
Shire Pharmaceuticals

Location:
US-CA-Torrance

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Status:
Full-Time

Job Type:
Sales

Company:
Shire Pharmaceuticals

Reference Id:
4903

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By encouraging trust and openness in all we do, Shire has evolved through strategic acquisitions into a unique, nimble organization that is able to act quickly and take advantage of business opportunities as they arise. Through a culture that allows all employees to potentially impact and shape our business, Shire distinguishes itself from other biopharma organizations. Working as a team, our employees strive to continually achieve our purpose of enabling people with life-altering conditions to lead better lives.

We are always looking for talented people to join the Shire team.

Founded in 1986, Shire is a fast-growing global specialty biopharmaceutical company with 2008 revenues of $3 billion and over 3,500 employees worldwide. A global leader working to meet the needs of the specialist physician and the patients they serve, Shire today has a presence in 23 countries and medicines available in nearly 40 countries. We focus on the therapeutic areas of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), gastrointestinal (GI), and genetic disorders.

At Shire, we aspire each and every day to be as brave as the people we help.

Professional Sales Representative

Title Professional Sales Representative Req Number 4903 Location US-CA-Torrance Loading Map... Description Achieving sales quota by effectively implementing marketing strategies and sales plan in assigned region. Provide current, accurate and meaningful product information to physicians, pharmacists, hospitals, and other customers, for the primary purpose of selling the customer on Shire products. Shire is committed to providing high quality, competitive, and appropriate health care benefits for employees and their families. Shire is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Requirements Meet all quarterly sales objectives for Shire products. Implement and assist in developing marketing and sales strategies as directed. Manages distribution of Company's products through various channels of distribution; i.e. retailers, wholesalers, hospitals and others as assigned. Participate in sales meetings, medical meetings, conventions and training programs as required. Demonstrate mastery of basic selling skills as outlined in the initial training program and subsequent Plan of Action (P.O.A.) meetings. Demonstrate advanced product knowledge of Shire's products and competitive products. Demonstrate effective interaction with all company personnel. Maintain up-to-date call records for physicians, hospitals, pharmacies and other field contacts. Submit reports and paperwork accurately and on time. Maintain organized, clean and proper sample and literature storage. Maintain a clean car and in good working order - report any damage and initiate repairs, so as to minimize automotive lost field time. Maintain a professional business-like appearance at all times. Develop and maintain a physician universe and territory operational plan designed for efficient coverage/call back frequency of high volume physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, wholesalers and other key customers. Develop and maintain a positive business climate for the Company. Consult with Management on unusual problems or situations. Read and follow the Company's policy and procedures. Other tasks as assigned by management. Bachelor's degree required. The ideal candidate will be currently employed in an outside business to business sales position, with two + years of current outside business to business sales experience and or 2 years specialty pharmaceutical sales experience. Documentation of consistent sales activity required.