opening in Tuscaloosa, AL for a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

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 potential—the potential of science, purpose and people.  Forest is currently seeking achievement-oriented sales professionals to call on physicians, hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies.  Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis 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.  Basic QualificationsFour 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/QualificationsExcellent 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.   Our sales representatives are provided a company car, solid monthly salary, a substantial benefits package including full medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k), expense account, incentive trips and comprehensive training.  Additionally, representatives may be eligible for quarterly bonus and commission and yearly stock options. Submission of resume/application: When replying, please provide current sales rankings and achievements.  No cover letters, please.  Due to the high volume of applicants, only those being considered for this position will be contacted.Equal Opportunity Employer Please apply directly to our company website through the following link: http://frx.com/careers/job_description.aspx?number=93741