Pharmaceutical Manufacturing · 5,001 to 10,000 employees
Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, PharMerica is one of the largest institutional pharmacy companies in the U.S. With more than 180 long-term care pharmacies in almost every state, we offer a national scope with a local approach, as well as unmatched clinical quality and customer care.
With approximately 6,000 dedicated employees, PharMerica is proud to be home to some of the industry’s best and brightest clinicians and innovators. Check out our current openings, ranging from long-term care pharmacy roles to corporate and other non-clinical opportunities. To support your quality of life, we offer educational opportunities, remote work, and a comprehensive benefits package.
The Business Development Associate is responsible for cold calling, qualifying leads, and maintaining a database of prospective clients to support the sales team.
They will also present information to potential clients and track performance metrics to advance the sales process.
What you need
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a business discipline or communications and one to three years of experience in inside sales or customer service.
Strong communication, phone presence, and proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office are required.
Our Company
PharMerica
Overview
PharMerica, a part of Brightspring Health Services, is a long‑term care pharmacy services provider that supplies medications, clinical support, and pharmacy management to healthcare organizations across the United States.
Accelerate your career! We apply innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes through some of the industry’s best and brightest business professionals, innovators and clinicians. Right now, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Business Development Associate.
This is a remote position with 20% travel.
Applicants must live within the territory: West Coast/Phoenix, AZ
We offer:
Flexible schedules
Competitive pay
Health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
Company paid STD and LTD
Employee Discount Program
401k
Results Driven (unlimited) Time Off
Tuition reimbursement
Commission Plan
Responsibilities
Cold calling; making multiple outbound calls to potential clients
Understanding client need and offering solutions and support
Researching potential leads from business directories, web searches, or digital resources
Qualifying leads from digital campaigns, conferences, references, tradeshows
Creating and maintaining contact list/database of prospective clients
Presenting and delivering information to potential clients for outside Sales follow up
Answering potential client questions and follow-up call questions
Work with sales team to transfer the lead and advance the sales process
Tracking weekly, monthly and quarterly performance and sale metrics
Maintaining database (Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, Excel) of target client information
Closing pre-qualified appointment for sales team
Implements processes to continuously gather incumbent pharmacy competitor information and assures such information is promptly reflected in the company CRM system
Performs other such duties as may be assigned by the specialist’s superiors necessary to accomplish the goals and objectives of the company
Qualifications
Education/Learning Experience
Required: Bachelor’s degree in a business discipline, communications, or equivalent experience in related field
Work Experience
Required: One to three years’ experience in inside sales, customer service, or business-related field
Skills/Knowledge
Required: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders; strong phone presence and comfortable dialing a high volume of calls per day; ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; Strong presentation skills both remote and in person, and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to prioritize accordingly; competency in commonly used Microsoft Office suite of software including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and related systems including SharePoint and CRM applications
Behavior Competencies
Required: Capacity and desire to be self-motivated and self-directed, multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively; persuasive and goal-oriented. strong listening skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to call, connect and interact with potential clients and customers
Desired: Preference for work in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and attention to detail is critical to success. Eager to expand company with new sales, clients, and territories. Possess an energetic, outgoing, and friendly demeanor, and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once while completing them according to deadline
About our Line of Business
PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, delivers personalized pharmacy care through dedicated local teams, serving health care providers such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals. We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer. Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, we combine the personal touch of a neighborhood pharmacy with the resources of a national network. Our comprehensive solutions, backed by industry-leading technology and regulatory expertise, ensure accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance with best-in-class clinical standards. We are committed to enhancing resident health, reducing staff burdens, and supporting our clients' success. For more information, visit www.pharmerica.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.