Pharmaceutical Sales Associate - Chicago North at IQVIA Chicago, IL

Pharmaceutical Sales Associate – Chicago North. Join the IQVIA team where diversity and inclusion thrive, committed to improving patients' lives. We value initiative and ambition, and this role helps you develop and advance in your career.

• Achieve service and sales goals by implementing marketing strategies in the assigned region and as defined by business needs.
• Analyze performance and adjust the business plan and approach accordingly.
• Execute the plan and achieve metric objectives.
• Maintain and update current and prospective target profiles and call records in CRM.
• Keep current with market knowledge and competitive products.
• Successfully complete or participate in all required training and team meetings.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize activities to meet service/sales goals for assigned targets.
• Demonstrate mastery of customer engagement skills with expertise in questioning and probing to better understand customer wants and needs, thereby supplying outstanding service.
• Make complete, accurate, and timely submission of all timekeeping, details, call activity, expense reports, and sample activity.
• Comply with governing corporate policies and SOPs, as well as applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including sample management, compliance with promotional programs, and proper use of promotional materials and expense budgets.

• Bachelor's degree from a four‑year accredited college or university required.
• 1‑year of customer service experience preferred.
• Following experience is a plus:
  • Military
  • Experience during college:
    • Working
    • Competitive sports
    • Extra‑curricular activities – especially in leadership positions
  • Excellent live, virtual, and written communication skills to engage customers.
  • Proven active listening skills.
  • Strong rapport‑building skills.

• Demonstrated drive and enthusiasm to connect with and support customers for maximum engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with customers and internal partners.
• Ability to partner and collaborate within a team environment.
• Demonstrated decision‑making skills.
• Ability to utilize critical thinking.
• Demonstrated time‑management skills; planning and prioritization; ability to multi‑task and maintain prioritization to achieve deadlines.
• Ability to consistently execute all field sales activities with a high degree of professionalism in accordance with established promotional guidelines.
• Technology agility – proficient with Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint (Microsoft Office) and ability to adapt quickly to new technology and systems.

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

The potential base pay range for this role is $55,000–$65,000 annually. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job‑related qualifications, location, and/or schedule. Incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare benefits.