Primary Sales Consultant - Champaign, IL

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Primary Sales Consultant - Champaign, IL

PURPOSE

Primary Care Sales Consultant is accountable for implementing the sales strategies and approved Cardiorenal product. You will further drive launch activities for an anticipated launch for menopause. Responsibilities of the role include driving demand, clinical education and sales by developing, coordinating, and implementing a strategic business plan for Primary Care Physicians, primarily in the Community settings.

The position reports to the CVR Area General Manager (AGM) and will be an integral part of the Area Customer Squad, collaborating closely with Marketing, Market Access, Patient Services, and other internal partners, as appropriate, to drive the US Pharma outcomes.

The span of coverage will be Champaign, IL and surrounding areas. Travel up to 50% within the territory. The position is residence based and candidate must be domiciled within the territory.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Primary Care Sales Consultant are to:

• Build and develop professional relationships with (but not limited to) primary care, pharmacy staff, within assigned customers;
• Drive appropriate utilization of approved CV and menopause products; the incumbent will work closely with the Customer Squad to generate pull-through within local payers, community HCPs;
• Leverage expertise and knowledge of diabetes and menopause marketplace, applicable competitors, industry and cross-functional activities/plans to anticipate and effectively manage business opportunities and challenges;
• Provide relevant, thoughtful input to other commercial colleagues (e.g. sales leadership, regional account managers) in regard to strategic and tactical planning for territory, area, and region;
• Develop and implement effective customer specific business plans; communicates insights to internal stakeholders;
• Prioritize time and effort to ensure optimal coverage of appropriate physician specialists based on opportunity and potential;
• Understand 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;
• Anticipate potential barriers to achievement of goals and proposes responsible solutions for success;
• Handle customer objections effectively and exceed customer expectations with the value they bring to physicians. Occasionally will be called on to share your exemplary skills with others in the region in a training capacity;
• Leverage and embrace emerging technologies to enhance performance, while continuously striving to improve your proficiency;
• Understand and comply with pharmaceutical industry guidelines and regulations and apply high ethical standard in day-to-day work.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or 10 years of relevant sales experience in competitive landscapes in lieu of a Bachelor's degree;
• Proven track record of consistent high performance in a sales role or other relevant experience;
• Proven track record in developing long-standing relationships with customers;
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated leadership and foster an environment that promotes ethical behavior and compliance with company policies and applicable laws;
• Ability to comply with any customer credentialing and safety requirements (e.g., up-to-date vaccinations, trainings);
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An advanced degree is a plus;
• 5 years of successful pharmaceutical/biotech/medical sales experience in competitive landscapes;
• In depth knowledge in the cardiovascular and/or diabetes and/or menopause disease states;
• Product launch experience;
• 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 between $120,960.00 to $181,440.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.

This 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.

This posting will be available for application until at least 4/2/26.

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YOUR APPLICATION
Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
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