Now Hiring - Smith Drug Company - Pharmacy Sales Representative in Joplin, MO

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Smith Drug Company

Job Description

Job Title: Pharmacy Business Consultant

Department: Sales

Reports To: VP of Sales

FLSA Status: Exempt

Prepared By: Human Resources

Prepared Date: 11/21/07

Approved By:

Approved Date:

Summary :

Establish, plan, direct and implement sales plans to meet the established sales objectives. Identify prospects, sell Smith Drug Products and services within a 3 hour traveling radius of Joplin, MO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Review, qualify and follow up on all sales leads generated with the assigned territory.

Generate leads through innovative sales and marketing ideas.

Target accounts to promote long term relationships with existing customers to increase customer satisfaction and continuous sales of Smith Drug Company products.

Maintain a thorough understanding of all Smith Drug Company's products and procedures by demonstration, observation, or interview.

Update and maintain an accurate prospect database.

Develop communications with customers to reflect Smith Drug's vision.

Distribute information to potential and current customers to generate sales.

Develop market strategy to increase customer base in assigned territory.

Attend public events which may generate leads in the assigned area.

Prepare all corporate documentation for vehicle use, daily activity, expenses, prospect base, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service ; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities.

Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Adaptability - Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Other Qualifications

Experience can be substituted for degree. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are required. Must be able to work independently, have good computer skills, and be a proven self starter. Overnight travel is required.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Analysis skills: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 3 years (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road