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Pediatric Sales Specialist - Eastern Idaho
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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
**About Abbott**
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards 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 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 - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
+ A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
+ A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work 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 life.
Our location in **Eastern Idaho** currently has an opportunity for a **Pediatric Sales Specialist.** This position is responsible for the promotion, management, and growth of Abbott Nutritional products in hospital settings.
**Territory**
+ Covers Eastern Idaho, Northen Utah, Western Wyoming and Missoula, Montana
+ Typical travel of 30-180 minutes in territory depending on where you live
+ 20% Travel & overnights for visits to Montana & Western Wyoming & District/Regional meetings & trainings
+ **Relocation is not available for this role. Local candidates only, please.**
**Responsibilities**
+ Developing and supporting territory sales goals in each hospital and office service area for Similac and PediaSure brands.
+ Calling on Hospitals, Pediatric Offices, OB/GYN & Family Practice Offices.
+ Hospital negotiations and contracting, experience working with hospital supply chain.
+ 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, organizing your time.
+ 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.
+ Hosting evening educational opportunities for Healthcare Professionals (1-2 Nights per quarter).
+ **Customer Base:** HCPs within the NICU, Postpartum, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Purchasing, PICU, Nurseries & Nursing units; including Neonatologists, Dietitians, Nutrition, RNs, & Supply Chain, etc. HCPs within the office setting – Pediatricians, Nurse Practitioners and Physicians Assistants, Nurses, Medical Assistants, Social Workers, RD’s, etc.
**Qualifications: Education and Experience**
+ Bachelor's degree required.
+ Minimum of three years sales experience in a hospital setting, working with Supply Chain and Health Care Professionals AND/OR Clinical Experience.
+ Registered Dietitians, NICU, Labor & Delivery Nurses, and Registered Nurses are strongly encouraged to apply
+ Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs to assist with stocking and the movement of pediatric products.
**Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: ** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)
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.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is $57,300.00 – $114,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com
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