Remote National Account Manager

Remote National Account Manager - PharmaceuticalsHeadquarters: Edison, NJBase Salary - $45,000.00 - $75,000.00/Year plus commissions Job Summary: The National Account Manager (NAM) for Pharmaceuticals is responsible for managing and developing key accounts within the Generic pharmaceutical industry. This role focuses on driving sales growth, building relationships with national accounts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve company objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmaceutical sales, account management, and a deep understanding of industry regulations and customer needs.The National Account Manager will be responsible for promoting healthcare products per the laws, regulations, and company policies governing the promotion of the healthcare product. The successful candidate will also be responsible for collaborating with other field-based team members for servicing and educating the target customer and their practice.Key Responsibilities:* Account Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with national accounts, pharmacies.* Sales Growth: Develop, promote and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets, market share growth, and customer retention within assigned accounts.* Contract Negotiations: Lead negotiations for national contracts, pricing agreements, and terms to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.* Market Intelligence: Monitor/Research industry trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to stay ahead of market developments and adjust strategies accordingly.* Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams including marketing, ownership, compliance, and regulatory to ensure alignment and execution of account strategies.* Product Knowledge: Maintain a deep understanding of the company's product portfolio, therapeutic areas, generics, and the latest scientific research to effectively communicate product benefits to clients.* Reporting & Analysis: Regularly report on sales performance, account status, and forecast sales to senior management. Analyze account data to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.* Training & Development: Provide training and support to internal sales teams or distributors in key account management and product knowledge.* Compliance: Ensure all sales and marketing activities comply with industry regulations, corporate policies, and ethical standards.Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, Marketing, or a related field (or high school graduate with equivalent work experience).* High sense of integrity.* Adaptive attitude while maintaining positivity and being a true team player. * 2-3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical sales or national account management, preferably in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare sectors.* Proven track record of successful account management and sales growth, particularly within national or large-scale accounts.* Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Highly motivated self starter.* In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations, GPOs, and healthcare systems.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and market trends.* Ability to travel as required (depending on region).* Responsible for attaining sales target goals in the assigned territory through the compliant promotion of a portfolio of product Preferred Qualifications:Experience with contract management and pricing negotiations.Knowledge of specialized therapeutic areas or products (e.g., oncology, cardiology, immunology)B2B Sales Experience (2–4+ years) CRM Utilization (HubSpot, Salesforce, SAP, or Similar)Customer Retention & Account GrowthHigh-Volume Phone or Inside Sales EnvironmentNegotiation & Pricing Experience (Price files, Rebates, Terms)Transactional Product SalesExcel or Data LiteracyAccount DocumentationDemonstrated Integrity & Compliance Awareness