District sales manager jobs in Ames, IA

Territory: Des Moines East, IA - Multi-Specialty Target city for territory is Des Moines - will consider candidates who live within 40 miles of territory boundaries with access to a major airport. Territory boundaries include: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Waterloo. SUMMARY: Are you a results-driven biopharmaceutical sales professional looking to be part of an organization that values being curious, adaptable, and accountable? Lundbeck is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing exclusively on brain health. With more than 70 years of experience in neuroscience, we are committed to improving the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric diseases. Lundbeck employees are inspired and driven by our purpose to advance brain health and transform lives. Join us on our journey of growth! We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven sales professional with a proven track record of success who is looking to grow with LundbeckOur ideal candidate will have the ability to be a specialty product expert with an understanding of requisite market complexities in order to be successful promoting our products to stakeholders in the primary care and neurology settings. As an Account Manager, you lead the promotion of our psychiatry portfolio, executing sales and marketing strategies with comprehensive clinical knowledge to drive sales performance. Our Account Managers are adept at executing against the toughest commercialization challenges in today's rapidly changing environment and must demonstrate strong capability in the following areas: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Business Planning & Account Leadership - Ability to use digital tools and apply data-based insights to create opportunities, develop strategy & tactics, allocate resources to enhance sales execution, monitor progress and adjust direction to maximize sales performance. Selling - Deliver messages in a clear and compelling way to customers, effectively probe customer needs to handle objections, and close every call with a commitment to action to drive changes in behavior. Customer Development - Build and maintain productive internal and external relationships based on customer needs and organizational goals, incorporating “total office” account management where applicable. Local Market & Therapeutic Area Expertise - Gather and validate key trends and dynamics in the market, map account linkages, and apply comprehensive therapeutic knowledge to uncover and prioritize unique opportunities. Reimbursement - Consistently demonstrate the ability to stay informed on reimbursement dynamics, anticipate and effectively address payer access issues (IDNs, Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial) using Lundbeck resources. Pharmaceutical Environment/Compliance - Apply knowledge of pharmaceutical and regulatory environment, including accountability and adherence to Lundbeck policies and procedures and FDA regulations regarding the promotion of pharmaceutical and medical products. REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree from an accredited college or university 2-5 years pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biologics, medical device sales or related healthcare sales experience Must demonstrate the intellectual capacity to score highly on disease and product training exams, including being certified on product knowledge annually Self-starter, with a strong work ethic, tenacity, and outstanding communication skills Adaptability: Ability to embrace change and work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment Problem-Solving: Proven analytical skills to identify solutions and overcome obstacles Data Analysis: Strong computer and technical skills used in analyzing data to develop both short- and long-term goals aligned with business objectives Must live within 40 miles of territory boundaries Driving is an essential duty of this job; must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record that meets company requirements Meeting and complying with reasonable industry-standard credentialing requirements of healthcare providers / customer facilities is required for continued employment with Lundbeck Ability to lift, bend, push, pull and move items including, but not limited to equipment, pharmaceutical samples, and any other work-related materials up to 25 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: Recent documented successful experience selling to general practitioners (GPs) and primary care centers Prior experience promoting and detailing products specific to CNS/neuroscience Previous experience working with alliance partners (i.e., co-promotions) TRAVEL: Willingness/Ability to travel up to 30% - 40% domestically to (a) regularly meet/interact with customer base and internal personnel within assigned territory; and (b) typically attend 4-8 internal/external conferences and meetings spanning locations within the United States. Travel must be able to be completed in a timely manner. The range displayed is a national range, and if selected for this role, may vary based on various factors such as the candidate's geographical location, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Salary Pay Range $108,000 to $125,000 and eligibility for a sales incentive target of $39,000. Benefits for this position include flexible paid time off (PTO), health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, company match 401k and company car. Additional benefits information can be found on our career site. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. Why Lundbeck Lundbeck offers a robust and comprehensive benefits package to help employees live well and protect their health, family, and everyday life. Information regarding our benefit offering can be found on the U.S. career site. Lundbeck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to disabled veterans and other individuals with disabilities during our employment application process. If, because of a disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit the U.S. career site. Lundbeck is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law, rule, or regulation. Lundbeck participates in E-Verify.