Pediatric Sales Specialist Austin, TX

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 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 high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement theFreedom 2 Savestudent debtprogramandFreeUeducation benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.

• A company recognized asa great placeto 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 SimilacPediaSure Pedialyte EnsureandGlucerna to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Ourlocation in Austin TXcurrently has an opportunity for aPediatric Sales Specialist.This positionis responsible forthe promotionmanagementand growth of Abbott Pediatric Nutritional products inhospital and office settings.

Responsibilities

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

• Hospital negotiations and contracting.

• Comprehensive knowledge of all products clinical studiesprotocolsandguidelinesas well as the ability to deliverthe informationin a selling environment.

• New product launches.

• An understanding of the hierarchy of hospital departments such as NICU Pediatrics PharmaciesPurchasing PICU Nurseries and Nursing units. The ability to work effectively with DietitiansPhysiciansand Nurses.

• Effective administrative skills.

• Budget management.

• Ability to function independently with a high degree of initiative independence and autonomy.

• Desire to be self- motivatedseeking outsuccess at achieving bothshort and long termgoals.

Territory

• The ideal candidate should live in Austin TX

• This territory includesAustin/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

• Bachelorsdegreerequired.

• The ideal candidate will be individuals with 2 years ofhealthcare sales experiencecombinedwith 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 withinpediatricsa plus.

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:

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.

The base pay for this position is

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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