Outside Sales Representative
Job Snapshot
Employee Type:Full-Time
Location:Portland, OR
Experience:1 to 4 years
Date Posted:10/15/2013
Job Description
We recognize that our success as an organization depends on our employees; therefore we strive to build a team of excellence in order to reach our greatest potential. If you are an enthusiastic, ambitious and determined individual, we want YOU to join our growing company! We offer a great benefit package along with competitive wages and unlimited growth opportunity. We welcome you to be a part of our winning team, to excel in an enriching career and make a difference in the lives of millions of people.
For more information please visit our website at: www.medisca.com
JOB SUMMARY: The main purpose of this position is to build and strengthen customer relationships, increase sales within the assigned territory, provide excellent service to customers and prospect new accounts. This position focuses equally on both prospecting new business and maintaining & servicing existing customers.
JOB DUTIES:
- Client Maintenance & Satisfaction Assurance
- Daily visits to clients to remain updated on their compounding needs
- Probe customers to find out about possible business expansion
- Gather information on compounding needs, close sales & forecast future requirements
- New Business Development & Sales Reports
- Search for potential clients, visit medical complexes and obtain referrals
- Ask customers for the opportunity to quote on competitor’s chemicals or devices
- Describe sales visits made and tack expenses weekly
- Work collaboratively with Inside Sales Representatives (ISR)
- Discuss existing accounts with ISR and strategize on how to increase business
- Advise ISR of visits planned to coordinate contact
- Provide leads and referrals to ISR
TRAVEL: Daily travel in local area, occasional further distance road trips (within the province/state)
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- College or University Diploma, preferably in a Science field
- One (1) to four (4) years of sales experience
- Experience as a pharmacy technician and knowledge of compounding an asset
- Fluent English required (spoken & written)
- Ideal candidate would be memorable, dynamic & animated
- Proven abilities in finding and closing sales
- Effective organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Knowledge of Syspro and/or Vintara computer programs is considered an asset
If you feel that you have the skills required for this position, apply now by sending your resume to: