Summary of Position:

The Neuroscience Account Manager (NAM) is responsible for driving SKLSI product sales within the Indianapolis, IN territory
• The NAM must demonstrate a strong understanding of the local healthcare marketplace and local payer landscape. The position requires a knowledge of appropriate disease states as well as the ability to communicate necessary technical, scientific and product information to called on Healthcare Professionals (HCPs)
• The NAM must be able to effectively collaborate with field-based personnel in developing effective Territory Business Plans that support SKLSI's Commercial objectives
• The purpose of the NAM is to drive Territory business results while establishing SKLSI as a future leader within the Central Nervous System (CNS) marketplace

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Successfully complete all assigned training at a level deemed acceptable by the SKLSI Sales Training department and Sales Management
• Develop a Territory Business Plan that effectively translates SKLSI's Commercial objectives into actionable and achievable strategies/tactics at the Territory-level level
• Analyze data and manage territory to effectively target the sites of care that will produce consistently strong SKLSI business results over time
• Develop effective sales presentations for HCPs within the territory and close business by using PMRC-approved marketing materials and selling techniques to drive prescription growth
• Manage and deploy resources (e.g. budget for in-office meetings, speaker bureau programs, etc.) to ensure achievement of objectives on time, on budget, and fully in accordance with SKLSI's high ethical, regulatory, legal and compliance standards
• Acquire, leverage and retain knowledge of industry trends to become a more effective salesperson
• Meet established call plan and sales performance expectations
• Read, understand and utilize PMRC-approved materials to achieve SKLSI's specific product and business goals on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Attend various sales training classes, sales meeting and national/regional conferences
• Complete administrative paperwork in a timely manner and provide reports to supervisor regarding call activity and HCP feedback as requested
• Support Home Office (HO) projects and initiatives as requested
• Comply with all SKLSI Human Resource policies, procedures and systems

• Bachelor's Degree - Required
• 2+ years of relevant Sales experience required
• 5+ years of Sales experience working in the Pharmaceutical industry or related Healthcare markets preferred
• Epilepsy and/or CNS experience in Neurology preferred
• Work is typically performed in a field environment
• Daily travel is required
• Infrequent overnight travel is required
• May be required to routinely lift items 25 pounds
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time
• Valid driver's license, suitable driving record and safe, operable motor vehicle
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills