What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inside Sales Associate position at Epicur Pharma?
Why Stokes?
Stokes Healthcare is a privately-owned business comprised of two divisions: Epicur Pharma (503B facility) and Stokes Pharmacy (503A pharmacy). The two divisions operate out of separate facilities in Mount Laurel, NJ, following different regulations and are guided by different principles.
Stokes Pharmacy was founded in 1975. The pharmacy formulates custom prescription medicines for both humans and animals. The business has grown from a small, hometown operation in Medford, New Jersey, to a respected pharmacy serving the entire U.S., enabled by sophisticated online ordering and overnight shipping capabilities.
Stokes Healthcare has built a reputation for unwavering quality and superb service by holding fast to the founders’ commitment to traditional craftsmanship, combined with today’s most advanced knowledge and technologies. In a field where many corporate-owned pharmacies try to compete on price, Stokes has always put safety and quality first. In 2016, Stokes Healthcare built a world-class facility (which became Epicur Pharma), as a testament to the commitment to providing the highest level of quality. Because patients’ lives depend on it. To produce the highest quality compounded drugs, the FDA highly recommended compounding pharmacies obtain registration by the FDA as an outsourcing facility. Only a handful of compounding pharmacies in the entire nation did so. Epicur Pharma has the expertise and dedication to meet these high standards for consistency and quality—one more reason that patients and doctors have trusted Stokes Healthcare for their medication needs for more than 40 years.
Adding a unique new offering to the veterinary industry, Epicur Pharma is a mini-manufacturer, producing drugs such as Tacrolimus Eyedrops, Buprenorphine Injection and Gabapentin tablets. Epicur is overseen by the FDA and is considered a 503B Registered Outsourcing Facility. Epicur follows Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) which are the same rules and regulations as the pharmaceutical companies. Epicur Pharma is proud to be a pioneer in animal drug standards, offering the largest selection of manufactured drugs that are traditionally compounded. Epicur products will be distributed directly to veterinary hospitals from our outsourcing facility and offered through Stokes Pharmacy for individual patient prescriptions.
At Stokes, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, Health Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401(K) retirement savings plan with a generous employer match, paid holidays and vacation time, and an excellent working environment. We are conveniently located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, just minutes from Philadelphia and the NJ shore.
Job Title
Inside Sales Associate
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Reports To
Direct to Office Supervisor
Job Summary
This position requires an individual who has the experience and ability to educate offices about Epicur products or services in order to increase business growth.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Use qualified leads from marketing campaigns as education opportunities for veterinary offices on Epicur products and/or iFill
- Collects and maintains client information in the CRM database
- Works closely with staff across departments (sales team, marketing, accounting, iFill, etc.) to implement growth strategies
- Contacts potential customers to develop relationships and educate
- Closes the business deal once the offices contact Epicur
- Contacts potential clients through warm calls and emails
- Presents our company to potential clients and answer any potential questions
- Identify client needs and suggest appropriate products/services
- Customize product solutions to increase customer satisfaction
- Stay up-to-date with new products/services and new pricing/payment plans
- Meets and/or exceeds department’s goals
Required Education and Experience
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Customer service call center experience preferred but not required
- Must possess strong verbal, written and oral communication skills
- Must have basic to moderate computer skills and have the ability to learn new software programs quickly
- Must exhibit punctuality and low absenteeism
- Completion of Stokes Healthcare’s internal training class
Eligibility Qualifications
It may be necessary to work extended hours as needed.
Competencies
- Collaboration Skills
- Communication Skills
- Customer/Client Focus
- Initiative
- Leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Technical Capacity
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates primarily in an office environment. This position requires the use of standard office equipment, and frequent standing and walking.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion
- May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day
- May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day
- Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required
- May be necessary to work extended hours as needed
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Because of the nature of the business, work schedules may vary at times.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Disclaimer
The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to capture or illustrate a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
AAP/EEO Statement
Stokes Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Salary : $37,100 - $46,900
