Sales Representative (mfd) part-time or full-time

About Abbott

At Abbott were committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years weve brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition diagnostics medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today 99000 of us are working to help people live not just longer but better in the more than 150 countries we serve.

The Opportunity

The Sales Representative position will be working remotely for our business unit Infectious Diseases at Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Netherlands which is located in Hoofddorp.

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics specializes in providing innovative diagnostic solutions to improve patient care offering a wide range of point-of-care (POC) testing systems designed to deliver rapid and accurate results directly at the care site and in diverse healthcare settings.

The role will be responsible for achieving sales objectives promoting Abbotts POC products and services across Primary & Secondary Care sectors and developing key accounts within the specified geographic sector.

What Youll Do

• Drive market development and build strong sustainable customer relationships to achieve sales targets
• Promote position and execute the Abbott RDx ID product portfolio within the assigned territory
• Prepare tailored proposals for customers and manage the full contract process
• Monitor market trends and competitive activities and provide regular insights and reporting
• Deliver product and application training to customers within the region
• Represent Abbott at round tables conferences exhibitions and other national and international events
• Ensure accurate documentation of customer visits and sales activities in the CRM system

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Proven sales experience in the laboratory diagnostics market in the Netherlands
• Strong track record in winning new business and building lasting trustbased customer relationships
• Resultsoriented mindset with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Ability to clearly articulate product features benefits solutions value propositions and total cost of ownership to secure longterm strategic business
• Strong problemsolving skills and a consultative approach to identifying customer needs and solutions
• Positive energetic team player with a high level of initiative and enthusiasm
• Excellent organizational facilitation and presentation abilities
• Strong communication skills with persuasive impact across different customer levels
• Driven by objectives solutionoriented able to meet deadlines and committed to customer satisfaction
• Willingness to travel (approximately 7080%)

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in laboratory diagnostics sales
• Strong understanding of the laboratory environment and diagnostics industry landscape
• Experience driving or supporting change initiatives within customerfocused organizations
• Ability to think creatively and challenge established practices to identify innovative solutions
• Experience working on strategic topics and contributing to longterm business planning
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

What can we offer you

Abbott provides a varied challenging and international position in a dynamic and pleasant working our organization you can count on excellent primary and secondary benefits a positive working atmosphere a personal growth plan extensive training opportunities and a good career perspective. We are in the business of advancement both in health solutions and in the lives and careers of our employees. Our work across the world and in many areas of healthcare provides a rich environment for our employees to explore career paths interests and opportunities.