Pediatric Sales Specialist – Dallas, TX

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking toward the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow and learn, care for yourself and your 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.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit, offering an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor's degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies.
• A company recognized as one of the best large companies to work for and a best workplace for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands, including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna®, to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Our Pediatric Sales team currently has an opportunity for a Pediatric Sales Representative in the Dallas, TX market.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support territory sales goals by selling Abbott Pediatric Nutrition products.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all products, clinical studies, protocols, and guidelines and effectively deliver information in a selling environment.
• Support new product launches and promotional initiatives.
• Build and strengthen relationships with Dietitians, Physicians, Nurses, Hospital Leaders, and Office Staff.
• Demonstrate effective administrative and organizational skills to manage a large territory.
• Manage territory budgets and resources responsibly.
• Function independently with a high degree of initiative, autonomy, and accountability.
• Demonstrate a strong desire for success while achieving both short-term and long-term business objectives.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Preferred candidates will have experience selling within a medical setting and calling on healthcare professionals.
• Strong preference for candidates with hospital, pediatric, OB/GYN, neonatal, maternal-child health, or healthcare sales experience.
• Experience working with or selling to Pediatricians, Neonatologists, Dietitians, Nurses, OB/GYN offices, birthing hospitals, NICUs, and integrated health systems is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence clinical and business decisionmakers.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds to assist with stocking and movement of pediatric nutrition products.
• Candidates with experience calling on pediatricians, neonatologists, OB/GYNs, labor and delivery teams, NICUs, newborn nurseries, and maternal-child health stakeholders are encouraged to apply.
• This role offers an opportunity to partner with healthcare professionals throughout North Texas to support infant and pediatric nutrition with industry-leading Abbott brands.

Territory:

• The ideal candidate will reside in Dallas, Texas, or the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
• Travel approximately 30-50% throughout the North Texas territory, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Denton, Sherman, Tyler, and surrounding markets.
• Local candidates only. No relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Company car provided
• The successful candidate will possess a strong combination of healthcare sales acumen, clinical curiosity, relationship-building skills, and the ability to influence healthcare professionals across hospital and outpatient settings.

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life and help you live fully at www.abbottbenefits.com.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.

The base pay for this position is

$61,300.00 – $122,700.00

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

JOB FAMILY:

Sales Force

DIVISION:

ANPD Nutrition Products

LOCATION:

United States of America : Remote

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

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.

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