PHARMACEUTICAL SALES OPPORTUNITIES WITH GLAXOSMITHKLINE (GSK)

PHARMACEUTICAL SALES OPPORTUNITIES WITH GlaxoSmithKline
(see mandatory pre-application process below)

We have a challenging and inspiring mission: to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. This mission gives us the purpose to develop innovative medicines and products that help millions of people around the world.

GSK at a glance:
- Our mission is to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer
- We are a research-based pharmaceutical company
- We are the only pharmaceutical company to tackle the three "priority" diseases identified by the World Health Organization: HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria
- Our business employs 110,000 employees in 80 countries
- We make almost four billion packs of medicines and healthcare products every year
- Over 15,000 people work in our research teams to discover new medicines
- We screen about 65 million compounds every year in our search for new medicines
- We supply one quarter of the world's vaccines
- We have protected more than 85 million people from lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) with GSK-donated albendazole
- In 2004 we shipped more than 33 million tablets of preferentially-priced Combivir (our HIV treatment) to Africa
- More than 100 countries have benefited from our humanitarian product donations

Basic Qualifications:
- 4 year BA/BS degree required from an accredited institution
- Ability to travel domestically as necessary, which may include overnight and/or weekend travel up to 25%.
- Requires a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess one or more of the following:
- Outside (non-retail) sales experience, i.e., requiring the development of a customer base.
- Pharmaceutical or medical sales
- Experience in the healthcare industry, i.e. interaction with patients or doctors relating to diagnosis, treatment or prescribing- MD, OD, RN, RPh, etc.
- Experience educating and influencing customers (teachers, counselors, etc.)
- Must have acceptable driving record
- Documentation of success a plus.
- Demonstrated success in influencing a customer group.
- Experience developing and sustaining a customer base.
- Proven ability to positively impact sales in territory.
- Ability to comprehend complex products of a scientific nature.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.

What is in this for you?
- Our pay-for-performance bonus system keeps you growing financially. There's no cap on bonus here, there are no limits to your earning potential. We even review our compensation package every year to ensure that we remain highly competitive in a crowded marketplace.
- The more you know, the more you're likely to enjoy the rewards. We believe in a diverse culture of development and growth from within.
- Our focus is on rewarding diligence with respect, good pay, solid benefits, bonus plans, strong career pathing, and career-long learning unmatched anywhere in the industry.

As a member of the GlaxoSmithKline world-class sales team, you will be representing some of the top pharmaceutical brands in the world. GlaxoSmithKline is committed to creating a culture where our individual differences are understood, respected and valued. In this role, you will have responsibility for establishing and maintaining customer relationships while growing market share in a competitive marketplace. The Sales Representative we are seeking understands the needs and preferences of the customer while leveraging their influencing skills to aggressively expand product market share.

Key Responsibilities:
- In a team environment, sell pharmaceutical products to specific customer market in a protected territory.
- Develop local business plan to increase market share by outlining tactics, activities and resources.
- Utilize customer-focused selling techniques to maintain high customer intimacy and customer knowledge of GSK products.
- Develop and deliver informative sales presentations based on customer needs. Knowledgeable and selling with integrity.
- Enforce and follow Commercial Policies and Practices in your daily activities while promoting our products with integrity in the marketplace.
- Develop creative sales strategies to reach "hard-to-see" doctors/"hard-to-work" accounts.
- Actively seek and display a thorough knowledge of GSK pharmaceutical products, key customers in territory, competitor products and product objectives.
- Work collectively with other representatives in arranging speakers, displays and special programs.
- Maintain current, approved protocol and promotional materials to be included in sales presentations.
- As assigned, make calls on retail pharmacies and other special customers.

That's the GSK Sales Representative!

*MANDATORY:  In order to interview live with GSK at the upcoming event, you MUST successfully apply thru http://www.gsk.com/ and complete all steps in the GSK on-line survey process.  No one will be permitted to interview with a company representative or be considered an applicant for the position without this confirmation. 

Once on the GSK site:
- Click on Careers
- Click on US under the Careers dropdown
- Click on Search & apply for jobs link
- Click on Search for general job opportunities link
- Make appropriate selection in the boxes
- Click on a pharma sales position that is closest to your geographic preference
- Click on the Apply to this Job button to begin completion of Profile & Survey
- Print out the confirmation screen and bring with you to the event. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THESE POSITIONS,
ATTEND THE SALESTRAX CAREER FAIR

Wednesday, June 18, 2008; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Embassy Suites - Orange County Airport North
1325 E. Dyer Road
Santa Ana, CA 92705

PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE REQUIRED

OTHER LEADING COMPANIES FROM A VARIETY OF INDUSTRIES WILL BE CONDUCTING INTERVIEWS AS WELL including pharmaceutical, financial services, and B2B companies.  Please bring multiple copies of your resume and come professionally dressed to interview.

For driving directions/map link, other companies attending this event and to pre-register to attend, please go to www.salestrax.com, and click on ORANGE COUNTY listed under the UPCOMING EVENTS section. Pre-registration is highly recommended as times will be closed off as they become fully booked.

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