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2 Positions: 1 North & Center + 1 South
Reports to: District Sales Manager
Contract Type: PermanentPurpose:
We are seeking highly motivated and digitally savvy Sales Representatives to join our Alzheimer Team in Portugal. The successful candidates will drive sales and strategic territory management in the Alzheimer’s disease therapeutic area, engaging with healthcare providers (HCPs) in neurology, geriatrics, and memory clinics, while adhering to company compliance guidelines and Portuguese regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement effective account-based selling strategies for the Alzheimer’s portfolio in Portugal, leveraging digital tools and platforms for customer engagement.
- Manage accounts comprehensively across different specialties, ensuring patient flow within the assigned sales territory, identifying growth opportunities, and maximizing product penetration.
- Map AD stakeholders to ensure early and accurate diagnosis of patients eligible for treatment.
- Plan based on insights, using information from multiple sources (including digital analytics) to design and execute impactful account plans.
- Regularly visit physicians and other healthcare professionals to present product information, respond to questions, and provide scientific support—both in-person and through virtual channels.
- Accurately and promptly report sales activities and market trends using company systems and digital reporting tools.
- Organize and participate in promotional events, congresses, and scientific meetings to increase product visibility and build relationships with key opinion leaders.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing, ecosystem managers, KAM and medical affairs to ensure the success of commercial strategies. Demonstrate teamwork, humility, and a willingness to support and learn from colleagues.
- Maintain deep knowledge of the Alzheimer’s diagnostic environment, our products, competitors, and the pharmaceutical market.
- Utilize CRM systems, data analytics, and digital marketing resources to optimize territory management and customer engagement.
- Apply in the day to day job digital trends/solutions to enhance sales effectiveness.
Key Competencies:
- Digital Engagement: Proficiency in using digital platforms (CRM, email marketing, and AI) to interact with customers and manage accounts.
- Territory and Account Management: Strong understanding of the Portuguese healthcare environment, especially in neurology/geriatrics, and ability to analyze and adapt to business needs.
- Medical Knowledge: High learning agility to understand clinical information, disease state (Alzheimer’s), and product specifics.
- Integrity: Demonstrate ethics and responsibility in all interactions and decisions.
- Selling Skills: Proficiency in consultative selling, active listening, and adapting to customer needs.
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and foster a positive, inclusive environment.