Abbott

Pediatric Sales Specialist - Austin, TX

Abbott$61K — $122K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 2+ years of healthcare sales experience with clinical exposure (e.g., Registered Dietitian or Registered Nurse).
  • Demonstrated success and stability in sales roles.
  • Strong business acumen and subject matter expertise in pediatric nutrition.
  • Familiarity with hospital environments, especially pediatric departments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and support sales goals in hospitals and office service areas for products like Similac and PediaSure.
  • Negotiate contracts and manage hospital partnerships effectively.
  • Deliver comprehensive product knowledge and clinical information in a selling context.
  • Lead new product launches within the pediatric nutrition market.
  • Navigate hospital department hierarchies and collaborate with healthcare professionals.
  • Maintain administrative efficiency and manage budgets responsibly.
  • Demonstrate initiative and autonomy while striving for sales success.

Benefits

  • Company car provided for travel needs.
  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package (details at www.abbottbenefits.com).
  • Opportunities for professional growth within a reputed global nutrition organization.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 life.

Our location in Austin, TX currently has an opportunity for a Pediatric Sales Specialist. This position is responsible for the promotion, management and growth of Abbott Pediatric Nutritional products in hospital and office settings.

Responsibilities
  • Developing and supporting territory sales goals in each hospital and office service area for Similac and PediaSure.
  • 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.


Territory
  • The ideal candidate should live in Austin, TX
  • This territory includes Austin/San Angelo/Midland Odessa Cities
  • Overnight Travel of 4-5 Nights a month.
  • This position does not offer relocation. Local candidates only, please.
  • Company Car provided


Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • The ideal candidate will be individuals with 2+ years of healthcare sales experience combined with clinical experience (Registered Dietitians and Registered Nurses).
  • Stability and proven success in sales
  • Subject matter expert and high business acumen
  • Knowledge of hospital settings, specifically within pediatrics a plus.


Apply Now

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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, 25 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
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)

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Founded
1944
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