PED SALES REP II

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare company devoted to improving life through the development of products and technologies that span the breadth of healthcare. With a portfolio of leading, science-based offerings in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic pharmaceuticals, Abbott serves people in more than 150 countries and employs approximately 73,000 people. Please note that candidates need to be eligible to work in the U.S. without Abbott sponsorship.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is a Fortune 50 global healthcare company devoted to improving life through the development of products and technologies that span the breadth of healthcare. With a portfolio of leading, science-based offerings in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic pharmaceuticals, Abbott serves people in more than 150 countries and employs approximately 70,000 people.

Founded in 1903 and restructured to focus on innovative nutrition products, the company that evolved into Abbott Nutrition built its reputation on nutritional excellence through solid scientific advances. We are a worldwide leader in nutrition science, research, and development.

Abbott Nutrition is a division of Abbott, the global, broad-based health care company. Every day, our global team of scientists is working hard to discover and develop nutritional and related health care products that advance the quality of life for people of all ages.

Health care professionals and their patients trust us to provide cutting-edge nutrition products that meet changing nutrition needs. And we deliver on their expectations—providing a vast array of nutritional and therapeutic products that help babies and children grow, work to keep bodies strong, and support the unique needs of patients with chronic illnesses.

We are behind some of the world's most trusted names in pediatric, adult, and healthy living nutritional product brands such as:

·  Similac® Advance®, Similac Expert Care® Alimentum®, and Similac® Soy Isomil® in infant formulas
·  PediaSure® and Pedialyte® for children
·  Ensure® and ZonePerfect® for active adults
·  Glucerna® for people with diabetes
·  EAS® for elite athletes and fitness enthusiasts

PRIMARY FUNCTION / PRIMARY GOALS / OBJECTIVES:
This position is responsible for the promotion, management and growth of AbbottPediatric Nutritional products in hospitals and office settings.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

·  Developing and supporting territory sales goals in each hospital and office service area for Similac, PediaSure and Pedialyte.
·  Hospital negotiations and contracting.
·  Comprehensive knowledge of all products, clinical studies, protocols and guidelines as well as the ability to deliver the information in a selling environment.
·  New product launches.
·  An understanding of the hierarchy of hospital departments such as NICU, Pediatrics, Pharmacies, Purchasing, PICU, Nurseries and Nursing units. The ability to work effectively with Dietitians, Physicians and Nurses.
·  Effective administrative skills.
·  Budget management.
·  Ability to function independently with a high degree of initiative, independence, and autonomy.
·  Desire to be self- motivated, seeking out success at achieving both short and long term goals.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

·  Bachelor's degree required.
·  Registered Dietitians are strongly encouraged to apply
·  The ideal candidate will be technically knowledgeable with a minimum of two years sales experience.
·  Local candidates only please – No Relocation support for this opportunity.

JOB FAMILY:

Sales-Sales Force

DIVISION:

ANPD Nutrition Products

LOCATION:

United States of America : Remote

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 15 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment

     
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