Sales Representative, Pediatric Nutrition Office Sales Specialist (Northern Chicago, IL))

Job description

At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 99,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve.

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This position is responsible for the promotion, management and growth of Abbott Nutritional products in physician office settings.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and supporting territory sales goals in each physician's office service area for Similac and PediaSure.
• Calling on Pediatric, OB/Gyn and Family Practices
• 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 and 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.
• The ideal candidate will be technically knowledgeable with 2-5 years sales experience.
• Local candidates only please – No Relocation support for this opportunity.

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