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The Specialty Sales Consultant is responsible for direct promotion of Jazz Pharmaceuticals' products, and the development and management of business relationships with therapeutic specialists within ...

NY · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

The Specialty Sales Consultant Neuroscience is responsible for direct promotion of Jazz Pharmaceuticals' products, and the development and management of business relationships with therapeutic ...

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Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$64K - $128K/yr

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How much do specialty sales jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for specialty sales in the United States is $62,441.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is specialty sales?

Specialty Sales refers to sales positions that focus on selling specific products or services within a particular industry or niche market. Professionals in Specialty Sales often require in-depth knowledge of their product line and must understand the unique needs of their customers. They may work in areas such as pharmaceuticals, technology, luxury goods, or industrial equipment. The role involves building strong customer relationships, providing specialized solutions, and often meeting specific sales targets.

How does the specialty sales role typically collaborate with other departments to drive results?

In a Specialty Sales position, collaboration with other departments—such as marketing, inventory management, and customer service—is essential for achieving sales targets and ensuring a seamless customer experience. Specialty Sales professionals often communicate closely with marketing teams to stay informed about promotions and product launches, coordinate with inventory teams to manage stock levels, and work with customer service to address client concerns. This cross-functional teamwork helps to align strategies, resolve issues quickly, and deliver tailored solutions to customers, making strong communication and relationship-building skills highly valuable in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a specialty sales professional, and why are they important?

To thrive in Specialty Sales, you need deep product knowledge, strong consultative selling skills, and experience in a specific industry segment, often backed by a bachelor's degree or relevant certifications. Familiarity with CRM platforms, data analytics tools, and digital sales technologies is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, persuasive communication, and the ability to build lasting client relationships help individuals excel in this role. These competencies are crucial for effectively identifying customer needs, delivering tailored solutions, and driving business growth in competitive markets.

What is the difference between Specialty Sales vs Retail Sales?

AspectSpecialty SalesRetail Sales
Required CredentialsSales certifications, product knowledgeBasic sales skills, customer service
Work EnvironmentSpecialized settings, client consultationsRetail stores, high customer volume
Employer & IndustryManufacturers, specialty storesDepartment stores, supermarkets
Search & Comparison IntentProduct expertise, technical salesPrice, availability, quick transactions

Specialty Sales involves selling specialized products or services requiring specific knowledge and certifications, often in a consultative setting. Retail Sales focuses on high-volume customer interactions in retail environments, emphasizing customer service and quick transactions. While both roles involve sales skills, Specialty Sales typically requires more technical expertise and targeted client engagement.

Who are the top companies hiring for Specialty Sales jobs?

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What states have the most Specialty Sales jobs?

States with the most job openings for Specialty Sales jobs include:

Infographic showing various Specialty Sales job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,441 per year, or $30 per hour.

Specialty Sales Consultant

Tallahassee, FL • On-site

Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

If you are a current Jazz employee please apply via the Internal Career site.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information.

The Specialty Sales Consultant Neuroscience is responsible for direct promotion of Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ products, and the development and management of business relationships with therapeutic specialists within an assigned geographical territory. The Specialty Sales Consultant (SSC) is an integral part of the commercial team that includes all personnel dedicated to the sales and marketing functions. The Specialty Sales Consultant will implement Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ marketing strategies and marketing tactics to achieve short-term and long-term objectives. This position is within The Sleep Business Unit, and reports directly to a Regional Sales Manager.

MUST HAVE PHARMACEUTICAL SALES EXPERIENCE

The Specialty Sales Consultant will:

  • Educate physicians and other health care professionals about Jazz Pharmaceuticals products, providing the most current information about the approved indications for the company’s products
  • Achieve individual sales goals and Key Performance Indicators
  • Participate in organizing and facilitating meetings for the exchange of medical and product information in line with the company’s policies, regulatory and legal requirements
  • Analyze business in their designated territory to understand prescribing and decision processes including any marked differences from national trends
  • Utilize all available resources to educate and influence HCP and staff on products
  • Help offices navigate the flow of the prescription from required REMS forms to insurance criteria to patient receiving the product.
  • Prepare and execute a business and territory tactical plan for their assigned territory.  Inclusive of cross functional partner collaboration.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with physicians and other health care professionals identified in business plans
  • Work with cross functional partners such as MSL, Managed Market and Access and Reimbursement teams to compliantly meet the needs of physicians, health care professionals, and patients
  • Present a positive and professional image of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, and ensure activities are consistent with and enhance the company’s ethical pharmaceutical marketing policies and procedures
  • Comply with all legal/regulatory guidelines of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, the Prescription Drug Marketing Act, the Pharma Code, OIG guidelines, and all other applicable federal and state regulations
  • Perform all activities within allocated budget adhering to timely execution and reporting of these activities

Essential Qualifications for Xywav Sales Force:

  • Current relationships with hospitals, sleep labs, neurologists, pulmonologists and sleep specialist within aligned territory preferred
  • Hospital/Account based experience and closed access account navigation is preferred
  • Sleep and Central Nervous System therapeutic sales experience is preferred
  • Specialty sales and/or Orphan/rare disease therapeutic sales experience a benefit
  • REMS/hub or central pharmacy experience helpful
  • Buy and Bill experience is preferred/helpful
  • Four year college/university degree or equivalent is required
  • Post-graduate business school study, training is preferred
  • Must have a minimum of five years of pharmaceutical sales experience
  • At least two years of specialist sales experience is preferred (i.e. neurologists, pulmonologists, psychiatrists, or sleep specialists)
  • Strong knowledge of product(s); competitor product(s); and applicable disease states desired
  • Strong understanding of payer landscape, and the ability to discuss managed care criteria for a high value specialty product, desired
  • Experience in the planning and execution of launch and push and pull through strategies of new products in a live and/or virtual setting
  • Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and strong planning and organizational skills are required
  • Self-motivation and ability to excel in a team environment

Description of physical demands

  • Frequent travel between meeting sites. Territory geography may require extended drive times, flights, and overnights stays.  Company meetings may require flights and overnights stays
  • Frequently operating an iPad, computer, printer, telephone and other similar office machinery.
  • Frequent carrying of literature, food, or other materials to support offices during sales calls

Description of Work Environment

  • Frequent interactions with external contacts in their office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations and temperature changes.
  • Frequent computer laptop or tablet use in both live and virtual interactions.
  • Responsibilities may require a work schedule that may include working outside of “normal” work hours, in order to meet business demands.
  • Frequent public contact requiring appropriate business apparel and PPE’s.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

FOR US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the full and complete base pay range is: $120,000.00 - $180,000.00

Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors. The goal is to ensure fair and competitive compensation aligned with the candidate's expertise and contributions, within the established pay framework and our Total Compensation philosophy. Internal equity considerations will also influence individual base pay decisions. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis.

At Jazz, your base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the terms of the Company's Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, as well as discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz's Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.

The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html.