Business Development Specialist

To be eligible for this position, you must reside in the same country where the job is located.

Job Overview

Maximizes sales growth for complex, full-service offerings, consistent with Company strategy and objectives, by using information technology and sales tools to effectively engage with a wide variety of target audiences. Achieves sales targets by collaborating with and leading an assortment of field sales representatives. Identifies and qualifies leads and support/lead in Business Development and Sales activities, thereby contributing to new business wins.

Essential Functions

• Achieves and/or exceeds monthly sales targets by collaborating with field sales representatives. Enhance the sales process by analyzing a wide range new customer pipelines and prospecting new customers.

• Collaboratively works with multiple field sales representatives to develop an overall customer account plan to maximize opportunities and generate sales activity.

• Identifies, qualifies and capitalizes on new sales opportunities by pulling information from various resources to interpret prospective customers’ needs to make informed decisions and recommendations to management for sales targeting.

• Proactively coordinate the lead identification and qualification process through the sales cycle.

• Grows and maintains multiple existing customer and partner relationships as well as identifies new customers through proactive call planning and execution.

• Engages with customers and target audience by telephone/email and hosting internet based “on-line” meetings.

• Participates in strategy calls and bid defenses as needed.

• Participates in joint calls in the field with appropriate field sales representative as needed.

• Communicates directly with sales management and sales colleagues to ensure consistency of approach and standardized outputs to clearly communicate sales performance and internal and external customer related information.

• Contributes to the development of tailored communication materials (e.g. Proactive proposals, related marketing materials) used to further develop client relationships.

• Maximizes sales by effectively utilizing sales and marketing materials, appropriate databases and technologies.

• Maintains records in the required reporting systems (e.g. CRM – SalesForce.com); report daily calls and produce reports in an accurate and timely manner.

• Keeps Manager informed about changes in pipelines, competitor activities and other market changes.

• Maintains up to date sales/technical knowledge of any relevant specialty and disease area(s), as required.

• Executes against leads, tasks and assignments from all sources targets and record these activities in CRM.

• Handles inbound/outbound calls to and from interested healthcare professionals and triage when required.

• Expected travel of 30-40% (based on location).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Demonstrable B2B sales experience

• Knowledge of Life Science or Pharma Market and drug development life cycle - preferred

• Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to organize and prioritize own work.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and across multiple field sales organizations

• Possess advanced computer skills (MS Office Suite: MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Outlook, and Internet).

• Maintain focus and commitment on assigned targets.

• Ability to analyse and interpret data from a variety of sources and systems.

• An attitude which is positive, energetic, flexible and supportive in a challenging environment.

• Ability to speak additional European language - beneficial

• Bachelor’s Degree and related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at  https://jobs.iqvia.com

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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $54,300.00 - $135,700.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.