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LTC Pharmacy Sales and Marketing Representative

Guardian Pharmacy, Ankeny, IA, United States


Ankeny, Iowa, United States of America

Attributes Required

Work Ethic/Integrity – must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy

Leadership – ability to lead project teams to deadlines, while maintaining strong team orientation

Relational – ability to build relationships with business unit management and become “trusted advisor”

Strategy and Planning – ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently

Problem Solving – ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level

Team Oriented – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members

Essential Job Functions

Call and visit current customers to enhance and facilitate positive working relationships between customers and the pharmacy

Market pharmacy as preferred provider of pharmacy services to existing customer base to increase penetration of services and patients served

Act as liaison with pharmacy operations to maintain high level of service level to customers, following all service related issues through to resolution

Maintain customer relationships and perform as an “expert” advisor to facilitate problem‑solving with the goal of 100% customer retention

Ensure initial servicing of new customer residents is smooth and error free by acting as liaison/quality assurance point person upon startup of service

Responsible for the training of new facility staff during start up

Assist in data collection of new facility start‑ups to ensure smooth and error free start up

Provide consulting services to customers to assist in compliance

Provide in‑service training to customer staff as needed

Participate in marketing efforts to potential customers

Actively participate in local association meetings related to assisted living/long term care facilities

Required to work in pharmacy operations on an as‑needed basis, providing assistance in the areas of medical records and order entry

Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed

Education and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Nursing/healthcare background preferred

Pharmacy Technician license/certification/registration (per state requirement) preferred; National Certification preferred (PTCB)

Experience in sales and/or account management preferred

Skills and Qualifications

Excellent customer relations skills and ability to build strong customer relationships

Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines

Ability to solve problems with minimal direction

Great attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines

Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate

Salesforce or similar CRM experience a plus

Knowledge of LTC or pharmacy industry

Work Environment

Requires up to 75% travel, by air and ground

Ability to work flexible hours

Benefits

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental and Vision

Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts

Company‑paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Company‑paid Long‑Term Disability and optional Short‑Term Disability

Voluntary Employee Life, Accident and Critical Illness coverage

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund)

Paid holidays and sick days

Generous vacation benefits based on years of service

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