About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Life Sciences / Pharmaceuticals.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role overview

This is an entry-level Territory Sales Representative role based in Sterling Heights, MI. You will support a U.S. product launch for an FDA-approved oral antibiotic and gain hands-on experience calling on healthcare providers. This position is ideal for motivated, coachable candidates who want to build a career in pharmaceutical or life-sciences sales.

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What You’ll Do

• Promote the client’s FDA-approved oral antibiotic to healthcare providers within an assigned territory
• Learn and execute a structured sales process and messaging strategy
• Build professional relationships with physicians, nurses, and office staff
• Apply training and coaching consistently in the field
• Create and execute territory plans to achieve sales targets
• Share timely field insights and feedback with leadership
• Maintain full compliance with company policies and industry regulations

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 1–3 years of experience meeting or exceeding goals/metrics (customer-facing, B2B, outside sales or similar preferred)
• Strong desire to break into pharmaceutical or healthcare sales
• Demonstrated work ethic and history of going above and beyond
• Coachable — accepts feedback and applies it quickly
• High motivation, resilience, and accountability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while following structured plans
• Willingness to travel extensively within the territory
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Pharmaceutical experience is not required — drive, attitude, and willingness to learn are the priority.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary: $65,000 (as posted)
• Generous performance-based incentive plan
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Car allowance and mileage reimbursement
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Structured training program, ongoing mentorship, and field coaching
• Clear career growth path and opportunity to advance with performance
• The chance to be part of a major U.S. product launch

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Why this role matters

This position is more than a sales job — it’s an entry point into pharmaceutical and life-sciences commercial careers. You'll be trained on a proven sales model, coached in the field, and given real responsibility supporting a national launch. Strong performers can build long-term careers in the industry.

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About the opportunity

This full-time role is with a confidential client serving the life sciences / pharmaceutical market. Careertakes is helping to source candidates for this client. The confidential client is committed to building high-performing commercial teams and investing in new talent.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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