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 Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Information
Posted by: Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 
Hiring Entity type: Biotech and Pharmaceuticals 
Work Authorization: Existing work authorization required for United States
Position Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time 
Compensation: ******
Benefits:
Relocation: Not specified 
Position Functions: Retail
Sales
 
Travel: Up to 25% 
Accept candidates: in same state/locale 
Languages: English - Fluent
 
Minimum Education: Bachelor Degree 
Minimum Years Experience:
Resumes accepted in: English
Cover Letter: No cover letter requested
Job Code: 93504 / Latpro-1763891 
Date Posted: Jul-18-2008
State, Zip: Texas, 75339

Description

PHARMACEUTICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. a division of Forest Laboratories manufacturers, distributes, and sells Forest-branded ethical prescription products in the United States and Puerto Rico. Our sales force is comprised of the following five divisions: Therapeutics, Pharmaceuticals, Ethicare, Healthcare, and Specialty. Forest has been consistently ranked in Pharmaceutical Executive's list of the top 50 pharmaceutical companies, as one of The Best Companies to Sell For by Selling Power and among Fortune's Fastest Growing Companies. We are proud of our success and anticipate continued, steady growth in our product pipeline, revenues and workforce. At Forest, we believe in the power of potentialthe potential of science, purpose and people.

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.


Requirements

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 create 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.

 

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