Territory Sales Executive with CVS/Caremark

I accepted a position with CVS/Caremark - it's speciality pharmacy. Dermatology, Rheumatology, and Autoimmune is the focus. Does anyone have any input?

 

Good luck, should provide modest mid 80ks salary...just don't expect a bonus. The Hebs have that locked up in Ft. Synagogue. Terrible work conditions and totally disrespectful. Not trying to dissuade, just be realistic, and start looking/networking immediately. Ask around about tenure.

 

Check your brains at the door...inept/insecure mngmt. RT still VP and will not tolerate any pushback. What geography do you have? Diplomat becoming a "player" in MidWest. Walgreens picking up steam in south.

 

poster #2 has good insight...

 

poster #2 is absolutely spot on. Most of the issues withCaremark are isolated within Specialty

 

Anyone know Michelle Sexton, Nat Mgr transplant? What is she like...any hot buttons? Have possible interview coming up. Thanks for any tips.

 

I was encouraged to go on here and read about caremark, despite already have taken the tse position with them. although i was encouraged this would be a "great stepping stone to get out of pharma/pushing pills" I am starting to resent that move. bottom line, there is NOT ONE OUNCE of positivity in our division(i'd rather not say where but it's not oncology) I heard Oncology VP is a huge believer in motivating his people, team building and keeping a positive environment. I cannot stand the lack of urgency, organization(another tse shared that he's assisted in getting the last 15 reps up and running and a single rep had a pleasant, nor positive, experience.) this is due mostly, for me, to the lack of support from my manager (who quite frankly is the worst manager out of the 8 I've had in my career) he has no sense of urgency, no positive feedback...I'm open to some coaching points. for the love of God give me some reason to respect you. his passion is like subzero weather. it's quite a shame b/c at the the end of the day this job could be a lot of fun. Unlike specialty pharma, this company puts as much focus on 6 excel spreadsheets(a lot of which are redundant info) then making sure their people are in front of their customers selling. admin and selling is 50/50 focus, versus 20-30%admin and 70% time in front of customers. it's a shame and i've watched reps drop like flies due to all the above. I'm regretting taking this position,...the only thing keeping me hanging on is our national director is energetic and encouraging... at least that's been my experience. these geographies are way too large to enable us to have the frequency to "our big guys" required to build that solid relationship we all know is half the battle.
best of luck to all...i'm in limbo if i'm staying or going to start interviewing. this culture is just way to unhealthy and disorganized for me

 

What is the interview process here like? I work for another sp & was thinking of applying here. How realistic are the sales goals?

 

Does anybody know the manager for the clinical pharmacist liaison position in South Florida?

 

To poster #8, how would you feel about getting your quota in August? This company has no intentions of paying bonuses. You will fight for every dime you are owed and ultimaately earn it twice. Ask around the inconsistency is consistent. Good luck.

 

Didn't get your quota until August? What lame ass division are you in??

 

I, for one, have been enjoying my job so much more and have been much more productive sense CW went on leave.

 

AWESOME!

 

Where did the RT post go? Have we offended his sensibilities? Narcissus had to leave the mirror to address the truth?

 

KK is still demotivating and needs to take classes on how to motivate our team. it's ridiculous how he's a manager. I don't understand it. He's nice and all but the other day is a prime example! as i said in a previous post, culture here is so demotivating. I didn't get the jobs with those 2 companies but I'm continuing to search, as KK and the culture here has taken a serious toll on me. the admin is "busy work" and I'd rather be back in pharma. maybe it's b/c i was there for 9yrs. who knows. for now, my customers,peers and CW keep me going!

 

I've heard the problem is WJ, not KK. And we just got WJ in Onc. Seriously? Who did we piss off?

 

The problem with what? The problem is with cry baby sales douches like yourself. Caremark is a solid company with a largely solid group of Specialty Sales Reps - you excluded. So go out, hit your numbers, like or don't like your manager, but grow up and be a professional.

 

Couldn't agree more! There's no problem with WJ or KK. There are outstanding reps, managers and directors at this company. It's unfortunate that they're all puppets to RT. Could this guy be any more of a control freak? Are the higher-ups finally starting to see him for what he is? They took away half his control and brought in someone new. Let's hope the new guy will take over the whole group at some point.

 

KK you starting to read your own press. I agree the problem starts @ the top but the culture and the incompetents who lead it make this a top 10 candidate for most dysfunctional company of the year. Yeah Cmark makes $, so did Enron and Worldcom.

 

What is wrong people, no one feel like kicking the giant? Is it possible the loss of RT made this a more civil place to earn a living? Happy Mothers Day!