Specialty Sales Representative - Rio Grande Valley

LENZ THERAPEUTICS INC•Edinburg, TX

4d•Remote

About The Position

LENZ Therapeutics is expanding its sales team and is looking for Specialty Sales Representatives to lead the launch of a groundbreaking product in the ophthalmic presbyopia market. This role involves territory disease state education, and the launch and ongoing growth of LENZ Therapeutics' product portfolio. The representative will be responsible for delivering high standards for the launch, championing a culture of outstanding performance, compliance, and full ownership of all activities and results. This critical sales role is ideal for someone who thinks strategically, operates with tactical precision, and strives for excellence. The company is committed to providing an engaging, rewarding work experience that reflects the passion employees bring to their mission to improve and sustain vision. LENZ fosters a diverse and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to learn, grow, and innovate, while making a meaningful difference for millions of people around the world.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in pharmaceutical sales with a proven track record of success - required.
Candidate must live within the assigned territory.
Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

Proven track record of pharmaceutical launch experience strongly preferred.
Eye Care experience – strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Expert in selling skills and account development including building relationships with targeted physicians (Optometrists & Ophthalmologists).
Drive execution by exceeding sales performance goals and key productivity metrics across the territory.
Use analytical skills to guide highly productive activity, prioritize key customer engagements, drive reach and frequency to extend depth and breadth of product trial and utilization.
Understand all functions within ophthalmology/optometry practices and how their roles impact product prescribing and pull through.
Complete knowledge in eye care clinical information: Ocular anatomy, disease state, products, and office treatment patterns.
Ensure actionable business plans are set and align all selling activities to drive impact.
Personal accountability for driving the highest standards of ethics and compliance.
Maximize all key resources that lead to territory success.
Achieve success and be prepared to adapt in a selling environment partnering with many stakeholders: district managers, marketing, medical affairs, sales ops, inside sales, and training.
Share ongoing best practices among peers and leadership to elevate national performance.
Ensure PDMA compliance and adhere to all company and industry compliance guidelines.
Highly adaptable to change, able to quickly pivot, and respond to new market information in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and change management skills.