About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
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 ZonePerfect to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
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. Youll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world 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 a 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 that includes Jackson MS/Birmingham AL/ New Orleans LA is currently has an opportunity for a District Sales Manager.
The District Sales Manager is responsible for providing tactical and administrative management for the strategic planning development and controlling of activities to ensure sales and share increases for the district while effectively utilizing budgeted funds allocated to all territories within the district and upholding and promoting corporate policies and objectives.
Territory
This District includes territories in Alabama Mississippi Louisiana East Texas and the Florida panhandle.
The ideal candidate can be based out of Jackson MS/ New Orleans LA/ Birmingham AL
Overnight travel required; up to 40% depending on location
Responsibilities
Developing territory managers skills to ensure sales and share growth may be done through strategizing coaching training inspiring etc in the acute care hospital children hospital pediatric OB and pediatric GI physician office spaces. Working in the field (avg. 10 times per rep) annually and completing the associated documentation needed to support the visit (TM Evaluation follow up emails etc.)
Team/ human resources management functions (such as evaluating performance providing performance improvement coaching writing performance appraisalsetc.) Performing recruitment and selection duties such as sourcing interviewing and maintaining a diverse candidate pool participating in job fairs maintaining a file of qualified candidates in the event of turnover.
Administrative - Driving the business through SWOT analysis hospital contract management office sales channels representative routing proper resource allocation and budgeting (such as gratis and expenses); communicating with Regional Director regarding issues and opportunities
Special Projects such as - Conducting meetings training sessions etc.
Accountability / Scope/Budget:
District Budget including managing financial and marketing resources
Accountability for district staff of Sales Representatives
Ability to travel mandatory for all sales meetings and district field travel
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree required
Minimum of 3 years sales leadership experience. Preferably 5-10 years.
Master ability in technical products sales conduct written and verbal communication
Demonstrated strength in training
Demonstrated strength in strategic thinking decision making teamwork initiative driving the business
Ability to understand and implement field sales directives and management policies
* 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.
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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
$111300.00 $222700.00In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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