Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics.

What You’ll Work On

• Identify and capitalize on sales opportunities and stablish, develop, and maintain business and client relationships.

• Strategically develop POC sales opportunities.

• Implement sales, marketing, and national account programs as directed by management.

• Build and maintain strong competitive product knowledge.

• Contribute to regional growth by understanding Account Manager objectives and goals.

• Assist in managing complex sales with technical expertise.

• Meet established sales goals and objectives while maintaining the territory budget.

• Plan, coordinate, and manage distributor sales performance in the assigned territory. Train and develop distributor sales forces to effectively represent Abbott’s products.

• Support distribution partners in product sales, including training, sales meetings, technical expertise, and marketing support.

• Act as a resource for contract negotiation, pricing, proposals, bid preparation, and customer follow-ups.

• Identify and resolve customer issues and sales-related difficulties.

• Provide on-site technical and clinical training on all Abbott Infectious Disease products.

• Assist with on-site customer verifications studies in compliance with regulations (CLIA, CAP, COLA, TJC) for ARDx-ID products.

• Create consultative relationships with customers regarding technical issues, product utilization, and process optimization.

• Proactively identify at-risk accounts and recommend retention strategies to Technical Services.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in sales, marketing, business management, or relevant field

• 6+ years’ experience in medical diagnostics or business to business sales. 

• Strong knowledge of sales techniques and methodologies 

• Demonstrated ability in execution of sales strategies. 

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/BS degree in life science, Medical Technology or Nursing 

• Registered Medical Technologist or Registered Nurse in state of residence. 

• Proven successful POC/Capital Equipment sales experience. 

• Understanding and experience working with Distribution Partners 

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

     

The base pay for this position is

$64,000.00 – $128,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Sales Force

     

DIVISION:

ID Infectious Disease

        

LOCATION:

United States of America : Remote

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 50 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment, Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf