Here is an actual job posting from NACELink.
Job Title: Inside Pharmaceutical Sales
Job Description:
- Communicate with healthcare professionals over the phone to introduce “Pharma Company, Inc.” products for tough to treat illnesses such as tough to treat back pain.
- Maintain existing relationship and develop new relationship in your own territory.
- Responsible for revenue growth for the given territory.
Qualifications:
Self motivated. Good communication skills. BS/BA or above in healthcare related field such as biological science, nursing, and pharmacy or in business administration related disciplines. Experience preferred but not necessary.
Here is a sample cover letter tailored specifically to the position description.
November 3, 2008
Ms. Jane Doe
College Employment Recruiter
Pharma Company, Inc.
jdoe@pharma.company.com
Dear Ms. Doe:
I would like to apply for the pharmaceutical sales position with Pharma Company, Inc. that was posted on the ABC College Career Services web site (October 29, 2008). My resume is included within this e-mail for your review.
I believe my education, internship, and work experience have afforded me the opportunity to develop the qualifications you are seeking. Upon earning a BS in Management this spring, I will have a solid foundation in the business field. ABC College’s School of Business requires students to study coursework in all areas of business in addition to specialization within a major. My internship in the Management Trainee program with XYZ Department Stores let me apply my business knowledge to the working environment. In addition to this internship, I continued to work my part-time sales associate position with XYZ, where I consistently met monthly sales goals.
Having researched Pharm Company, Inc., I welcome the opportunity to begin my career with your organization. A company that requires self-motivation in its employees is a good fit for me. While attending college, my part-time and summer employment helped me self-finance 50 percent of my college education. I look forward to the challenges and
opportunities Pharma Company provides for its work force.
Thank you in advance for your consideration of my application. Should you have any questions I can be reached at (404) 555-1212 or via e-mail at ssmith@abc.edu. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Sally Smith