The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow.  Our business sectors, Materials, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening:

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Position Overview

The Territory Account Manager contributes to the Company’s success by developing, maintaining, and expanding sales within the assigned territory. The incumbent creates and executes a strategic business plan to maximize net sales of assigned products in alignment with commercial leadership and all Company guidelines, policies, and objectives.

 

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Creates a business plan to maximize territory sales and generate revenue.
• Develops, implements, and continuously builds knowledge of territory, market dynamics, products, competitors, and disease states.
  • Achieves sales goals, conducts day-to-day activities including submitting timely and accurate reports (expenses, business plans, etc.) while adhering to ethical sales practices, compliance guidelines, and promotional regulations.
• Develops and maintains superior relationships with target audience (MDs, RNs, NPs, PAs, PharmDs, MAs, staff, etc.)
• Effectively educates target audience on products using Company approved resources, sales materials, and promotional initiatives as identified by sales leadership.
  • Maintains accurate records of all sales activities, including sales calls, presentations, targets/leads database, and follow-up activities.
  • Regularly participates in local and regional professional events, industry conferences, annual meetings, and other Company-wide meetings.
• ·         Successfully collaborates with cross-functional team members, including Sales Operations, Field Medical Affairs, Marketing, and Market Access.·         Maintains sufficient supply of sales literature and educational materials.
  • Organizes and executes territory-specific events, such as speaker bureau presentations, lunch-and-learn programs, etc.
• ·         Participates in special projects or sales-related activities, as deemed necessary.
  • Shares market intelligence to optimize brand strategy and execution.
    • Works within assigned expense budget by exercising sound judgment regarding general operating, travel, and promotional expenditures.
  •  Required Qualifications and Skills
    • B.S. / B.A. in business, scientific, or other related discipline.
    • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in specialty pharmaceutical sales. Experience in transplant, nephrology, and/or rare/orphan (specialty product) experience is preferred.
    • Proficiency in working with specialty drugs via a HUB distribution model is preferred.
    • Demonstrates in-depth scientific, therapeutic, product, and competitor knowledge; recognized as an expert resource by all relevant stakeholders.
    • Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
    • Consistently displays positive attitude through challenges and change.
    • Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
      • Meets all requirements for health care industry representative (HCIR) credentialing to gain entry into facilities and organizations that are in the assigned territory.
    • A valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets Company standards.
    • Travel Requirements: 60%-70% domestic. Overnight travel is required in this role.

As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.