Role Description
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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.
The Pediatric Sales Specialist position is responsible for the promotion, management, and growth of Abbott Pediatric Nutritional products in hospital and office settings.
Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
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Developing and supporting territory sales goals in each hospital and office settings for Similac and PediaSure.
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Hospital negotiations and contracting.
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Comprehensive knowledge of all products, clinical studies, protocols, and guidelines as well as the ability to deliver the information in a selling environment.
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New product launches.
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An understanding of the hierarchy of hospital departments such as NICU, Pediatrics, Pharmacies, Purchasing, PICU, Nurseries, and Nursing units.
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The ability to work effectively with Dietitians, Physicians, and Nurses.
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Effective administrative skills.
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Budget management.
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Ability to function independently with a high degree of initiative, independence, and autonomy.
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Desire to be self-motivated, seeking out success at achieving both short- and long-term goals.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree required.
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2+ years of healthcare sales experience combined with clinical experience (Registered Dietitians and Registered Nurses) preferred.
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Knowledge of hospital settings, specifically within pediatrics, is a plus.
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Verification that you will satisfy all vendor credentialing requirements, which may include vaccination for COVID-19.
Requirements
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Local candidates only, please.
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This position does not offer relocation.
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Up to 50% travel - company car provided.
Benefits
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Career development with an international company.
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Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
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An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
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Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit.
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A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries.
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A company recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity.