Abbott

Pediatric Sales Specialist - Tacoma, WA

Abbott$61K — $122K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 2+ years of healthcare sales experience with clinical background (e.g., Dietitians, Nurses).
  • Proven success in sales and stability in previous roles.
  • High business acumen and subject matter expertise.
  • Knowledge of pediatric hospital settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop sales goals in hospital and office settings for Similac and PediaSure.
  • Negotiate contracts within hospital environments.
  • Maintain comprehensive product knowledge and communicate effectively in sales.
  • Launch new products successfully.
  • Navigate hospital hierarchy, collaborating with Dietitians, Physicians, and Nurses.
  • Administer effective record-keeping and reporting with strong organizational skills.
  • Manage budget efficiently and take initiative in independent work.

Benefits

  • Complete a wellness assessment for free health plan coverage the following year.
  • Diverse career opportunities within the company.
  • Supportive environment fostering personal and professional growth.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
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®, Glucerna® and Juven® - to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Our location in Tacoma and Olympia, WA 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.

TERRITORY
  • The ideal candidate will be based out of Tacoma or Olympia, WA
  • Territory includes Tacoma, Olympia, WA and Vancouver, W
  • Up to 50% travel - company car provided.
  • This position does not offer relocation. Local candidates only, please.


WHAT YOU'LL DO
Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  • Developing and supporting territory sales goals in each hospital and office settings 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.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING
  • 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.
  • Verification that you will satisfy all vendor credentialing requirements, which may include vaccination for COVID-19. If you require a medical or religious accommodation from these requirements or if you would like to understand more about these requirements, please advise HR so that we can provide additional information and if needed, we can explore any needed accommodation(s).


Apply Now!

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

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), 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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