Specialty Representative, Psychiatry

AbbVie

. Provide in-person and virtual coverage for field sales vacancies and other business needs .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,500 - $125,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales techniques and product knowledge within the healthcare industry, effectively communicating with healthcare professionals while adhering to compliance guidelines. Capable of managing sales activities, maintaining data integrity, and resolving customer inquiries promptly.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales TechniquesHealthcare Industry ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyData Entry and IntegrityCustomer Communication

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Hard Skills

Sales ExperienceMedical TerminologyData EntryQuality Control StandardsCompliance Training

Soft Skills

Superior Communication SkillsHighly OrganizedProfessional Phone EtiquetteAbility to Work IndependentlyFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointDatabases

Industry Keywords

HIPAA GuidelinesField SalesCustomer RequestsProduct SamplesCall-Plan Objectives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide in-person and virtual coverage for field sales vacancies and other business needs
Use sales techniques to achieve positive results for assigned healthcare professionals
Complete required interaction data entry and follow-through actions while ensuring data integrity
Manage daily sales call activity to optimize time and achieve sales objectives
Listen and respond to customer questions and needs, securing agreement with call-plan objectives
Demonstrate product knowledge and accurately communicate product information using medical terminology within compliance guidelines
Complete product and compliance training
Work independently and in a team environment
Process customer requests for product samples and resources
Project a professional company image in customer and internal-partner interactions
Resolve customer issues, concerns, and questions promptly
Manage call activity and messaging according to approved best practices and compliance regulations
Communicate effectively and promptly with the Manager
Partner with field sales, operations, and marketing to improve effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates may reside in Boston, Massachusetts or New York state
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
0–2 years of relevant sales experience required
Up to 50–70% travel for in-field coverage, national conferences, and training
Flexibility to adapt to changes in geographies, travel plans, and schedules
Ability to work independently
Highly organized with superior communication skills
Healthcare industry experience involving interaction with physicians and office staff preferred
Professional phone etiquette
Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency
Ability to learn and follow established mandatory best practices
Ability to use databases and other core tools
Ability to maintain strict quality control standards and performance monitoring
Ability to safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality under HIPAA guidelines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Short-term incentive programs
Travel and training opportunities