Pharmaceuticals Sales Spec - Nothwest Houston/Cypress; TX

Houston, TX 77001 Sales/Retail/Business Development Job SummaryThe Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist (PSS) will 1) ensure that sales forecasts are met (or exceeded) within budget for the therapeutic areas at a territory level 2) work with the District Sales Manager (DSM) and Regional Account Director to ensure pull through of managed care strategies with customers within the therapeutic areas and territory 3) work with DSM to assess territory sales performance and market trends and suggest and implement appropriate actions to enhance performance 4) work with field marketing operations and Medical Information Scientists to develop customized programs/materials for the therapeutic areas and territory and 5) work with other Pharmaceutical Sales Specialists, as appropriate, to coordinate selling effortsResponsibilitiesQualified candidates will be required to have 1) at least a Bachelors Degree, preferably with a health science or marketing/business major 2) at least 2 years current, outside, business-to-business sales experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical or healthcare industry 3) a valid drivers license and a safe driving record 4) good presentation and communication skills 5) the ability to establish and present professional education programs with a focus on customer needs 6) be results oriented with demonstrated time/territory management 7) the ability to identify, prioritize and target key customers and 8) the ability to work as a team member. COMPANY: AstraZeneca is a global leader in the research, development and marketing of gastrointestinal (GI), oncology (ONC), anesthesia/pain management (PAIN), cardiovascular (CV), central nervous system (CNS) and respiratory (RESP) products. Leveraging our powerful science-based culture, strengthened R&D platforms, and enhanced worldwide marketing/sales assets, AstraZeneca has emerged as one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the world. If you are interested in being considered for opportunities with AstraZeneca, please go to the following web site: http://www.AstraZenecaCareers.com click on the Career Opportunities link and then the career profile link to complete that brief registration process. If you have already registered, you should have an ID and password to re-login and search for the requisition. Depending upon your qualifications and any existing opportunities, someone will contact you. If not, your information will be kept on file for future consideration. We want you to build a balanced life at AstraZeneca. Your career is just one part of that. We offer competitive salaries, rewards and recognitions for your invaluable time and efforts. We also bring you all the things you need to for your life outside of your work: generous health and welfare benefits flexible scheduling child care programs learning and development opportunities fitness centers and other personal conveniences At AstraZeneca, we put people first. Whether it’s the patients we help or the employees who make everything we do possible. AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. Visit AstraZeneca’s Online Recruitment Center to complete a profile and apply Click here to see all "AstraZeneca" opportunities EMAIL THIS JOB TO A FRIEND Learn more about AstraZeneca