Portfolio Sales Consultant - Rapid City, SD (Residence Based, South Dakota, US)

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Portfolio Sales Consultant - Rapid City, SD

PURPOSE

The Portfolio Sales Consultant (SC) is accountable for implementing the sales strategies for an approved Cardiorenal product. The position will further drive launch activities for an anticipated launch for menopause in Primary Care and heart failure (HF) in Hospitals and the Community setting. Responsibilities of the role include driving demand, clinical education and sales by developing, coordinating, and implementing a strategic business plan for Primary Care Physicians, Nephrologists, Endocrinologists, Cardiologists in the Community settings as well as Hospitals. The position reports to the CVR Area General Manager (AGM) and will be an integral part of the Area Customer Squad, collaborating closely with Marketing, Market Access, Patient Services, and other internal partners, as appropriate, to drive the US Pharma outcomes.

The span of coverage will be within the Rapid City, SD metropolitan area. Travel up to 50% within the territory. The position is residence based and candidate must be domiciled within the territory.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The primary responsibilities of this role, Portfolio Sales Consultant – Cardiorenal are to:

Build and develop professional relationships with (but not limited to) primary care, nephrology, endocrinology, pharmacy staff, within assigned customers;

Drive appropriate utilization of approved cardiovascular and menopause products; incumbent works closely with the Customer Squad to generate pull-through within local payers and community HCPs;

Build key business relationships within prioritized customers in the community and including key stakeholders at the Institutions (i.e., C and D Suite and Head of Pharmacy, Head of Quality), Cardiologists and Nephrologists;

Manage the P&T committee processes at the priority Institutions;

Leverage expertise and knowledge of diabetes and menopause marketplace, applicable competitors, industry and cross-functional activities/plans to anticipate and effectively manage business opportunities and challenges;

Provide relevant, thoughtful input to other commercial colleagues (e.g. sales leadership, regional account managers) regarding strategic and tactical planning for territory, area, and region;

Develop and implement effective customer specific business plans; communicate insights to internal stakeholders;

Prioritize time and effort to ensure optimal coverage of appropriate physician specialists based on opportunity and potential;

Understand fully the assigned customers’ product and business needs and works to meet those needs while adhering to all of Bayer company ethics and compliance standards;

Anticipate potential barriers to achievement of goals and propose responsible solutions for success;

Handle customer objections effectively and exceed customer expectations with the value they bring to physicians. Occasionally you will be called on to share your exemplary skills with others in the region in a training capacity;

Leverage and embrace emerging technologies to enhance performance, while continuously striving to improve your proficiency;

Understand and comply with pharmaceutical industry guidelines and regulations and apply high ethical standards in day-to-day work.

Who you are

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor’s degree or 10 years of sucessful relevant sales experience in competitive landscapes in lieu of a Bachelors's degree;

Proven track record of consistent high performance in a sales or other relevant experience;

Proven track record in developing long-standing relationships with customers;

Deep expertise and understanding of the cardiovascular and/or renal therapeutic area(s);

Outstanding written and oral communication skills;

Demonstrated leadership and foster an environment that promotes ethical behavior and compliance with company policies and applicable laws;

Ability to comply with any customer credentialing and safety requirements (e.g., up-to-date vaccinations, trainings);

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Advanced degree (preferably in a Life Sciences, Pharmacy or business-related field);

5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical sales, in primary care and specialty;

Experience selling in Institutions and clinic settings and navigating the P&T committee process;

In depth knowledge about the menopause disease states;

Product launch experience;

Experience in establishing and pulling through in-patient to out-patient protocols;

Strong analytical and computer capabilities;

Virtual Sales Experience;

Strong local relationships with HCPs and understanding of local market;

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $124,320.00 - $186,480.00.  Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant).  Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.

This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 8/19/2026.

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